[caption id="attachment_7511" align="alignnone" width="860"] The best 2018 padel rackets[/caption] Which were the best padel rackets of 2018? Do you want to know the best padel rackets of 2020, or did you miss the best padel rackets of 2019? Do you want to know which rackets are the best rated? Do you need better rackets and don't know which one to buy? As every year, at StreetPadel we are once again compiling a list of the best padel rackets of 2018. You can't miss it. And if you think something is missing, we'd love to read your comments! We want to know your opinion!

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The Best Padel Rackets of 2018

Bullpadel Hack 2018

The Bullpadel Hack 2018 is once again among the best padel rackets of 2018. With similar characteristics to the original Hack, it featured interesting new additions to its composition. Special carbon, Xtend Carbon 18K, has been used for the faces to add extra power and resistance. Without a doubt, it's a racket for true pros on the court.

• Power: 10
• Control: 8.5

[caption id="attachment_10846" align="alignnone" width="480"] Bullpadel Hack 2018[/caption]

Bullpadel Vertex 2 2018

Another one of the best 2018 rackets is the Bullpadel Vertex 2 2018. Maxi Sánchez's racket was truly a powerhouse. Bullpadel has achieved greater power, better comfort, and reduced weight for one of its star rackets. It also incorporates the innovative Xtend Carbon 18K and maintains the incredible BlackEVA rubber. Guaranteed playability for those who want to fully enjoy themselves on the court.

• Power: 9.5
• Control: 8.5

[caption id="attachment_10847" align="alignnone" width="480"] Bullpadel Vertex 2 2018[/caption]

Bullpadel Hack Control

One of the great novelties of the 2018 Bullpadel rackets. The Hack Control offers the best possible power-control balance. It's round-shaped, with a glossy finish and made 100% of carbon. All of this, along with the new outer core in Xtend Carbon 18K, provides maximum power in hitting and great control. It was Fede Chingotto's, a WPT player, racket in the past 2018 season, which marked his consecration as a TOP padel player.

• Power: 8
• Control: 9

[caption id="attachment_10848" align="alignnone" width="480"] Bullpadel Hack Control 2018[/caption] [caption id="attachment_7356" align="alignnone" width="800"] New Luxury range from Siux Padel.[/caption]

Siux Pegasus Luxury

The racket of Cristián Gutiérrez, one of the best padel players in history. The power it can generate is incredible. It can be said that this is a dream racket, coveted by all padel fans. Its structure is incredibly solid and impact-resistant. It features a high-quality carbon frame designed to be rigid and long-lasting. The faces of the outer core are made with 24K Carbon + Graphene fibers. This fiber is only found in high-end rackets; it's not very common to see them. It has an inverted tear-drop shape, a medium balance, and a wide, centered sweet spot for hitting with maximum precision. Its Black EVA Soft rubber combines hardness and elasticity to provide excellent feel and ball output with control and power. The Siux Pegasus Luxury helped Cristian Gutiérrez win the Granada Open in the World Padel Tour.

• Power: 10
• Control: 8.5

Siux Spyder Luxury Graphene

The already famous and successful Spyder comes this year in its third version. The Siux Spyder Luxury Graphene is an absolute power racket built in a diamond shape with a high balance and sweet spot. It's the racket of Meli García, a World Padel Tour player. It is made with a double tubular frame of 100% carbon. This frame is highly resistant to impacts and potential damage to the structure, in addition to providing extra power. This quality is complemented by 24K carbon fibers on the faces. Furthermore, these fibers are combined with graphene, another of the most resistant materials. It can be said that it is the racket with the most power in the series. Perfect for those aggressive players looking for a fully offensive game. Its high-density Black EVA Soft rubber provides powerful ball output.

• Power: 9
• Control: 8.5

Spartan Luxury Graphene

The new Spartan Luxury Graphene is one of the best all-around rackets in Siux's 2018 collection. Its control and power are astonishing. It is made in a teardrop shape with a medium balance to allow for versatile play. As is common in Siux's high-end rackets, this one also features a 100% carbon double tubular frame and an outer core of 24K carbon and graphene. This gives the racket guaranteed resistance and long durability. Inside the racket is a high-density Black Eva rubber. This rubber recovers quickly to be ready for powerful and controlled hitting.

• Power: 8.5
• Control: 9

Siux Diablo Graphene Luxury

A racket made for those seeking control and power. The Siux Diablo Graphene Luxury arrives improved and more powerful than ever. With a carbon frame and 24K carbon + Graphene faces, this racket becomes one of the most structurally powerful on the market. It is constructed with an oversized round shape and a medium balance to find the perfect balance between control and power. It features a high-density Black Soft EVA rubber core. This rubber is resistant and provides excellent feel and ball output. The Diablo racket was one of the first Siux rackets to incorporate graphene into its structure. But now the Diablo Graphene Luxury is one of the favorites and most sought after by padel players.

• Power: 8.5
• Control: 9.5

Siux Diablo Luxury

The original Diablo Luxury and predecessor of the classic and famous Siux Diablo. A racket you can't miss in your collection if you are a player looking for power and control. The new Siux Diablo Luxury is one of the best all-around rackets of 2018. It is manufactured with a double tubular frame of 100% carbon. This material brings two main benefits: first, and very important, the resistance and durability of the structure, and second, more power in hitting. Added to this are 24K carbon fibers on the faces. 24K fiber is one of the most resistant today and is a guarantee of quality. The resistance, feel, and ball output are excellent. It has an oversized round shape with a medium balance for versatile play. Inside, the EVA Soft rubber has the necessary softness and flexibility for comfortable, precise, and powerful contact.

• Power: 8.5
• Control: 9

[caption id="attachment_10849" align="alignnone" width="480"] Siux Diablo Luxury[/caption]

Siux Platinum Luxury

A racket that stands out for its control, power, and ultra-elegant design. This is the new Siux Platinum Luxury, a versatile racket with a teardrop shape and a medium balance to find the perfect equilibrium between precision and power. Its frame is a double carbon tubular, and the faces are composed of carbon + 24K carbon fibers. Resistance and durability are guaranteed. It features a high-density Black EVA rubber that provides excellent handling and comfort when striking.

• Power: 8.5
• Control: 9.5

Adidas Adipower ATTK 1.8

The Adipower range was, once again, the most prominent among the 2018 Adidas rackets. For those seeking power, the Adidas Adipower ATTK 1.8 is a highly recommended option. Considered by many as the best Adidas racket of 2018. Diamond shape, carbon, and high-density EVA rubber. The Power Embossed Ridge technology provides greater intensity in offensive shots. Available from January.

• Power: 9.5
• Control: 9

Adidas Adipower CTRL 1.8

With a manufacturing similar to the ATTK 1.8, the Adidas Adipower CTRL 1.8 racket will offer incredible sensations on the court. A perfectly balanced racket, with a round shape and reduced weight to provide excellent maneuverability. The Even balance and the High Memory Eva rubber make it a control padel racket with maximum power. Available from January.

• Power: 9
• Control: 9.5

Other notable 2018 padel racket models

Head Graphene Touch Delta Hybrid

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://blog.streetpadel.com/wp-content/uploads/HEAD-DELTA-HYBRID-BELA.mp4"][/video] Fernando Belasteguín's 'weapon' for the World Padel Tour could not be missing among the best padel rackets of 2018. The HEAD Graphene Touch Delta Hybrid improved on its predecessor with a more 'classic' mold and a more balanced feel. Both the frame and the faces are made with carbon and Graphene Touch to offer more stability and power. In addition, the soft N2 rubber (FOAM) generates maximum power to get the ball out three times easily.

• Power: 9.5
• Control: 9

[caption id="attachment_10850" align="alignnone" width="480"] Head Graphene Touch Delta Hybrid[/caption]

Nox Stupa Luxury L4

Franco Stupaczuk's racket for 2018 will be the Nox Stupa Luxury L4. Developed with a teardrop-shaped mold, its faces are made of 12K carbon fiber, an extra resistant material. The core is made of Soft EVA rubber. Above all, it stands out for its power thanks to its high balance, but it also has plenty of control because it has a wide sweet spot.

• Power: 9
• Control: 8