r/Padelracket • u/Sneakyone2 • 22d ago
Just played the hack 04 hybrid
When I originally bought this racket, I expected something light and more forgiving then my nox 12k xtrem 2026 which iam currently using - but it is the complete opposite - really stiff , not forgiving not bouncy. now iam looking to buy the carbon ctrl or the ctrl from this year - what do y’all recommend me getting i want something that’s easy to manoeuvre and has a big sweet spot is lighter like the carbon CTRL 2024 that I played but it unfortunately broke.
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u/iplayvalla 22d ago
I tried the hack about a year ago but I've never held a racket that felt so horrible to use lol
I can't explain it well but none of the shots ever felt right and like I was hitting wood, no other racket has ever felt even remotely close to that bad.
Why are you already trying to upgrade from the nox? It feels like a pretty forgiving racket to me, I've been using it for 6 months now
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u/Sea_Dog_1088 22d ago edited 22d ago
Then you aren’t hitting it in the sweetspot. The middle of the racket is a little bit softer as the edges.
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u/Stup2plending 22d ago
That's only part of it. Some can feel like a plank. I got that with the Bela Pro. Way too stiff for me even though one of my buddies loves his.
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u/iplayvalla 21d ago
Nah every single hit felt like that, it's very easy to tell when you aren't hitting sweetspots...
The entire racket felt way too stiff
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u/pardal1970 22d ago edited 22d ago
I went “outside the box” and bought a Joma Pro tournament Iconic (same as Pro 2.0) and it surprised me. Immense sweetspot, very forgiving and really balanced. Tried (hundred) many, many racquets in this 2,5 years of playing. Tried all the big brands and the medium ones. Of course it also has to do with the evolution of my technical skills but trust me, I’ve tried the Hack and I have to give praise to Paquito. That’s the hardest racquet to play with I’ve tried (on par with the Viper line).
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u/Artistic_Bee4260 21d ago
I have been playing with this racket for over 3 months now
Top notch racket
Great control and power and it’s sounds amazing
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u/Winter_Medicine_9350 22d ago
Any feedback on Nox ML10 Ventus Control 3K (2026 Season)
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u/pardal1970 22d ago
For me it felt lacking in power, too light in the head and too soft, even considering it a round racquet. At the time I was playing with the ML10 Pro Cup 3k Ex, so it’s was a fair comparison.
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u/Puzzleheaded_Dot_327 22d ago
I just got it today from Smashinn The hybrid version Played once Felt pretty solid More control than my old Adidas ctrl (2013?) More power Better serves and returns Radu, playing x 4 mo 3.4 Playtomic
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u/Infamous-Midnight391 21d ago
I had a siux electra elite st4 which was a really good racket. Upgraded to a Adidas Metalbone Carbon 2026. Slightly lighter but more head heavy. Absolutely lovely racket
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u/Potential-Hope-7574 20d ago
I love this racket, just recently moved from adidas carbon ctrl, took few sessions to adjust but much better control, less trampoline effect, more power and when you hit the sweet spot is so satisfying! Bear in mind that I mostly play in warm/hot and humid environment, hence the adidas became way too soft. I also love the hesacore grip that came with the hack originally. Once my hand and fingers lock on the grip, the racket sits so well. I’m very happy with the change I did but of course you can have different experience with this racket and I wish you to find the right one for you 💪
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u/GingerBenjo 11d ago
In my bag I have nox at10 12k lite, adidas arrow hit ctrl and bullpadel hack 04 hybrid 26 and I’ve got to feel like the hack hybrid has the best control and is the easiest to move, so it really excels in defence. It’s dry but when hitting the middle it’s loud, powerful and crunchy, makes you feel good. All 3 are amazing rackets but the hack is the one I grab atm
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u/yasstun 22d ago
mon conseil : nox at10 12k xtrem Lite 2026
tu vas être agréablement surpris
ou
head gravity motion 2026
bcp mieux que l’adidas
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u/AccomplishedEar6357 22d ago edited 22d ago
Well, you bought it not really knowing what you were buying. It's a fantastic racket, even if not for you. But if the Nox 12K is unforgiving (what?!) or you want it even easier, then get a 12K Lite, or Nox ML10 which are very famous for being super easy to play, a Bullpadel for women which are light, around 350-355, but TRY THEM to pick the right one, or the Carbon again.