Softee Trionic

Technologies

Pros

• ✓The rough 3D texture on the face is one you can genuinely feel in play: cross-court viboras and body kick serves come off with extra rotation that pulls the ball out of your opponent's comfortable strike zone The Soft EVA S9 core cushions the impact and gives you real ball exit on its own, so defensive lobs from the back of the court don't require muscling the shot with your shoulder to reach the opposite fence The mid-high balance adds punch on the smash down the 3 and on loaded bandejas, but the teardrop shape spreads the mass better than a diamond, so it doesn't drop off as badly on reaction volleys The 38 mm frame with Venum Tech keeps the face stable on off-centre hits toward the throat, an area where many soft-rubber teardrops give way and send back a short ball Nano Mesh delivers a consistent feel between attack and defence: the racket doesn't change character switching from smashing to blocking a volley at your feet

Cons

• ✗The mid-high balance means you need to set up earlier on wall exits when the ball's tight to the glass; get there a split second late and the head gets ahead of you, sending the shot off target The Soft EVA S9 and high head-heavy balance combo forgives less than it looks like it should: without real arm speed, the flat smash lands mid-court instead of closing out the point The sweet spot is well-defined but not huge for a teardrop shape; hits toward the tip bleed noticeably on cut bandejas The 355-375 g weight range runs heavy for smaller hands or long matches — on the heaviest units, the forearm feels it from the third set onward

The Softee Trionic targets advanced players with consolidated technique who want more performance without yet moving to a pure competition racket. Its teardrop shape shifts the sweet spot slightly upwards, striking a balance between control and power. The high balance adds weight to the swing and pushes the racket toward an offensive profile. Its 355-375g weight range places it in the medium-weight group, the most common among amateur players.

12K carbon, a Soft EVA S9 core and a 38 mm frame: the Softee Trionic packs the ingredients of a mid-high balance teardrop racket built to hit hard without forcing you into a hard rubber core. With a weight range of 355 to 375 g, this is a clearly adult-profile padel racket, built for advanced players who already have solid smash technique.

Its character is all-court, but tilted toward attack. This isn't a pure control racket that just blocks — it wants you to drive through the ball.

12K carbon and 3D texture: where the spin comes from

The 12K carbon face gives a firm hitting surface with a quicker response than a low-density weave. Layered on top, the raised 3D rough finish is what shapes real on-court play the most: the ball sits on the surface a fraction longer and comes off spinning.

That translates into specific shots. The cross-court vibora bounces and kicks away; the body-height serve forces your opponent into an awkward shoulder-height reply; the cut drop shot dies faster than the defender expects.

Spin Strike is the package Softee ties to that spin-generating ability, and the on-court feel backs it up: at the same swing speed, this Softee racket generates more rotation than an equivalent smooth face.

Why put a soft core in a head-heavy racket?

Short answer: so the advanced player can put in long hours on court without paying for it in the elbow. The Soft EVA S9 absorbs part of the impact and gives back generous ball exit, which pays off on defensive lobs and deep blocking volleys.

The risk with that formula is a lack of firmness on the flat smash, and that's where the rest of the build steps in. The 38 mm frame combined with Venum Tech cuts down face torsion on off-centre hits, so the ball doesn't die when you catch it toward the throat or the lower part of the face.

Nano Mesh rounds things out by giving continuity of feel between attack and defence: the racket doesn't switch personality going from smashing down the 3 to defending a deep lob.

Softee Trionic spec sheet

Shot by shot: where it delivers and where it can catch you out

1. **Smash down the 3 and the 4**: this is its home turf. The mid-high head-heavy balance adds mass on impact and the 38 mm frame keeps the face steady. On the 375 g unit, the ball comes off heavy.
2. **Bandeja and vibora**: the grip from the rough 3D surface lets you cut and lift with the same swing. The loaded bandeja comes out with controlled height; the vibora is its best net shot.
3. **Volley**: solid, not standout. The teardrop shape distributes weight better than a diamond, but in fast exchanges at the feet you need to close the wrist earlier than usual.
4. **Wall exit**: the demanding part. With the ball tight to the glass you need to set up early; get there just late and the balance runs ahead of you, sending the shot off line.
5. **Defensive lob**: this is where the Soft EVA S9 earns its keep. The ball climbs on its own without you having to shoulder it up, which stops short lobs late in the match.

What level of player is the Softee Trionic built for?

The Softee Trionic is built for advanced players who already have their smash technique dialled in. Its mid-high balance and 355-375 g weight range demand arm speed and early preparation; in return, the Soft EVA S9 core keeps things comfortable with an easy ball exit on defence. This isn't a beginner's racket.

It suits a backhand-side player who attacks through the middle and finishes at the net, or a forehand player who steps in to smash as soon as they get a short lob. As a pairing, it works well alongside a partner running a more control-oriented, low-balance racket to hold down the net while the Trionic closes out points.

What's changed from the original Softee Trionic

The biggest shift is in weight distribution: the original ran a mid balance, and this version moves up to mid-high. That's not a small tweak.

That change pushes it further toward attack within the same family: it gains punch on the smash and loses a touch of agility on reaction volleys. Players coming from the original Softee Trionic with a more defensive game will find this one more demanding at the back of the court; those after more firepower up top will finally feel it working in their favour.

Verdict: who should buy it

The Softee Trionic pulls off a tricky brief — power with a forgiving touch — leaning on the rough 3D finish rather than core hardness to get there. It's the smart route to hitting hard without punishing your arm.

Its limits are clear, and worth accepting going in: a decent but not oversized sweet spot, demanding wall exits, and a weight you'll feel by the end of the match. If your game is built around defending and playing from the back, there are lower-balance rackets out there that will serve you better.

But if your game is about crashing the net and hunting the vibora, this Softee teardrop will give you exactly what you're asking for.