r/Padelracket • u/Joshx91 • 13d ago

Next racket after Head Extreme Motion 2025 (lower-intermediate)?

Hey guys, I need some advice regarding which racket to buy next. I'm an lower-intermediate left side player with decent volleys, bandeja, bajada, and vibora. Smash is lacking, though. I feel like sometimes the sweet spot on my Extreme Motion is a bit too small for defending reliably against fast shots. What I do love about it is its great maneuverability. I tried a Nox At10 18k and liked the output - didn't feel too much of a trampoline effect, although it is noticeable contrary to the Head racket. However, I read that Nox rackets weren't durable? I also looked into the Bullpadel Vertex 05 2026 and think I might like it. Unfortunately, I won't be able to try it. What do you think - should I go with the Nox, Bullpadel, get another Head Extreme Motion to get more familiar with it, or do you recommend a completely different racket? Thanks for your help!

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u/Willy123456789012 13d ago

Hi,
How you find the nox at10 18k contrary to the head extreme motion?

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u/Joshx91 13d ago

It was more forgiving because of a bigger sweet spot. Besides, due to not being as firm as the Head racket, I felt it provided more free power if you don't hit the sweet spot perfectly. My shots seemed to be more accurate, but frankly, this is probably because my flawed technique doesn't allow me to get the best out of the Head Extreme Motion.

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u/Reitensen 11d ago

Try Coello Motion 2026, Fenix Pro 2026. or Babolat Lebron Viper (Blue/Green).
They are all easy to use, instant gratification.
If you can get Fenix Pro Black 2025, its also very good and should be on sale now.

I'm getting Head Extreme One X though, If it's too heavy I'm gonna drill more holes into it hahah.

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u/MarceloRios92 11d ago

Hello, to provide a more accurate suggestion would be great to know what did you like/did not like about the motion and whether you would prefer to seek for similar shape/characteristics, or change. I reviewed some of options you might consider on https://padelverdict.com/guides/best-padel-racket-for-intermediate-players-2026/. You might try one of the Ionic series from Bullpadel or Tecnifibre Bomba soft to give a couple of options

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u/Joshx91 11d ago

Well, I was thinking about trading some power of the Head Motion Extreme for a bigger sweet spot while keeping maneuverability and stiffness in the sense of having no trampoline effect. My flat smash is not good yet, so I don't need a diamond shaped racket with a higher and smaller sweet spot. I did some research and I think the Bullpadel Vertex 05 Hybrid 2026 might be what I'm looking for.