This collection groups the padel products from Kombat corresponding to the 2026 season. It is a page deliberately bounded by year: it serves to show what has entered the catalogue this season without mixing it with material from previous campaigns.
Kombat is a padel brand with an established presence in the catalogue. If you arrived searching for «Kombat 2026», you probably already know what you want and just need to see this year’s selection.
Why looking by season makes sense
In padel the product cycle is annual. Each season brands review their lines, and the changes from one year to the next can range from a finish tweak to a different construction. Filtering by year answers two opposing and equally legitimate needs:
You want the latest, because you are looking for the most recent version of a line you already know.
You want to compare the new season with the previous one before deciding whether the change is worth it.
In the second case, it is worth reading the product sheet carefully: not every year-on-year change implies a real difference in on-court behaviour, and sometimes the previous version remains the most sensible option.
What to compare within the collection
The criteria are the same as for any equipment purchase: if it is a padel racket, shape, balance, hardness and face material; if it is footwear, type of sole and last; if it is apparel, cut and size. The year does not replace those data, it only narrows the listing.
Shapes and moulds: how each one translates to play
The padel racket mould is the first detail to set because it determines where the sweet spot is and, with it, the feel on each shot.
Round: centred sweet spot, maximum manoeuvrability and great forgiveness on off-centre hits. It is the shape that best supports a defensive, placement-oriented game.
Teardrop: the balance between the other two. It offers comfortable ball launch without giving up power, and is the option that suits the widest range of players.
Diamond: mass concentrated at the top and a high sweet spot. It delivers the maximum in finishing and attacking play, at the cost of demanding precision.
Materials: carbon, density and response
On the face of the padel racket you will see references to carbon fibre fabrics with notations such as 12K or 18K, which indicate the thousands of filaments per thread. A denser weave gives a stiffer surface, a drier response and more ball speed at impact; a more open weave, or the presence of fibreglass, provides a more flexible feel and more forgiveness.
Within the frame, the density of the core rubber completes the equation: the denser it is, the more energy it returns and the more demanding it is; the softer it is, the more comfortable for the arm. Reading both pieces of information together — face and core — is what allows you to anticipate how a padel racket will behave before holding it.
Ranges and levels within the same season
An annual collection usually covers several levels. Entry-level ranges prioritise tolerance and stability for those building their stroke; intermediates seek a balance between control and power; and high-end ranges concentrate the most demanding materials, designed for players with established technique and several sessions per week.
The most common mistake is choosing above your actual playing level. A very rigid padel racket in the hands of a developing stroke delivers less performance, not more, and typically translates into arm discomfort after a few weeks.
How to compare two models in the collection
With the product sheet in front of you, the order that works best is this: first the shape, then the weight and balance, then the core hardness and finally the face material. Those four data points explain most of the differences in feel between models in the same family.
And if you hesitate between two references that look very similar on paper, on-court experience is what decides: the collection of test padel rackets lets you find out without committing to a purchase.
Where to follow
To see the entire catalogue of padel rackets without brand or season filters, the entry is padel rackets. And if you want to browse the catalogue by manufacturer, you have the page of padel brands.
If what you are looking for is the equipment linked to a specific player, the catalogue has collections by professional, such as that of Manu Martín. And if your criterion is playing style rather than brand, the padel racket category filter separates those geared to control, power and all-court models.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the 2026 collection and last year’s?
It depends on the specific line. Some season changes relate to finish and colour, and others affect construction. Each product sheet details its characteristics, and comparing them year-on-year is the only reliable way to know.
Is it worth waiting for the next season?
If your current equipment works, waiting has no cost. If you need to renew now, the current season’s collection is the one with full availability of sizes and variants; previous seasons’ stock runs out over time.
