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Oxdog Ultimate Pro Smash 2025
This padel racket Oxdog diamond is an ideal model for a level intermediate and stands out for Sweet Spot.
R.R.P 319€
229.68€
This padel racket Oxdog diamond is an ideal model for a level intermediate and stands out for Sweet Spot.
R.R.P 319€
229.68€
The Oxdog Ultimate Pro Smash 2025 seems to us a very specific proposal within the catalog of offensive paddles: a diamond shape with low balance, very focused on intermediate and advanced players who rely more on wrist play than on arm strength. From the first rally, it feels super manageable and balanced, with a sweet spot slightly lower than usual, which significantly changes the way to accelerate the ball. It has that control point that feels more like a round paddle than a classic diamond with a dominant tip. If you are someone who seeks to move the hand quickly, play comfortably, and not struggle with vibrations, there is a lot to appreciate here.
The first thing we noticed was a very comfortable feel in hand, far from that idea of a thin paddle with a dry touch or board-like sensation. Here, Oxdog has greatly reinforced the structure with Power ribs and a clearly more worked heart, which translates into a clean response, with hardly any vibrations upon impact. It didn’t feel like a hard or dry paddle, rather a model with a comfortable and very forgiving touch for accelerating without fear. Additionally, the carbon with a honeycomb weave gives it a very marked visual and constructive personality.
We also noticed that the sweet spot is lower than in the normal Ultimate Pro, which significantly affects the overall feel of the hit. When we hit well through the center a bit lower, the sound is very good and the ball comes off more naturally than we expected from a 30 mm paddle. On the other hand, if we go to more external areas, the impact changes and that board-like sensation appears a bit more. Still, in offensive shots, especially near the net, the ball comes off very well and with a quite lively response.
From the back, this paddle has made one thing very clear: play with the wrist. It is not one of those that dominate the tip to push the ball for us, but rather a version that rewards the player who accelerates with their wrist and knows how to give rhythm to the shot without relying too much on the arm. In terms of feel, it is closer to a round paddle in control than to a classic high-balance diamond, even though on paper it remains a diamond-shaped paddle. For those who have a slightly weaker hand or simply prefer a shorter shot, this is very noticeable.
With that low balance, a weight around 365 grams, and a thickness of 30 mm, the Ultimate Pro Smash 2025 moves very easily and allows for quick counterattacks when we find the time to get our hand in. We particularly liked that the ball does not “walk” when accelerating with the wrist, something that does happen with other thicker or more top-heavy paddles. When we hit with the center a bit lower, the ball exit remains very close to that of a normal paddle and the shot comes out quite cleanly. If we miss that point and hit more on the outside, the sound changes and the feel becomes drier.
Compared to the normal Ultimate Pro, here there is less tip dominance and more ease in handling the paddle head. This benefits the player who works the point and does not need large swings to accelerate, but penalizes a bit those who are used to pushing a lot with the upper part of the plane. In shots with slice or when we seek to vary trajectories from the back, the surface helps to give that extra effect so that the ball comes out more awkwardly. It is not a paddle that gives you power from the back, but it is one that allows for very loose play if that is your style.
At the net is where we found it easiest to understand this paddle. It feels manageable, light in movement, and very quick in hand, so in short exchanges it allows for acceleration very naturally and attacking without having to overprepare. It does not have the raw power of a more top-heavy diamond, but it compensates quite well with that ability to generate speed from the wrist. In offensive shots, the feel is very good and the ball comes off joyfully when we hit it well.
In this area, it also performed well when volleying with intention, especially in the cut volley and the vibora. The surface helps the ball come off with more grip and better effect, something that is noticeable when we want to lower the trajectory or seek awkward angles. It does not turn the paddle into a power hammer, but rather into a very comfortable tool for playing quickly with the hands. That is where this Oxdog truly makes sense.
From above, it did not seem like a clumsy paddle, but rather one that requires knowing how to smash it clearly. If we time it well and accelerate with the wrist, the ball comes off quite well, and in lifted smashes, that surface helps the ball come off with more bite after the bounce. However, we are not going to rely as much on the tip as with the normal Ultimate Pro, so those looking for easy power from the paddle head will notice it. It is a more technical smash than brute force, more about quick hands than long arms, and in tricky balls or quick bounces, it does not dominate as much as other options more oriented towards pure hitting.
The key to this version lies in the balance: it does not stand out for tip power, but rather for how it allows the hand to accelerate to find useful and very controllable power. The low sweet spot, low balance, and that round paddle feel in the hit make control weigh heavily in the overall package. We see it as particularly interesting for players who play with their wrist, who want precision, and who need the ball to come off without going wild. If your game depends on loading the tip a lot, you will miss more hitting power up here.
The sweet spot is clearly lower than in the normal Ultimate Pro, and this is noticeable from the first impacts. When we hit in that low-center zone, the paddle responds very well, but on off-center hits, the sound changes and a drier feel appears, somewhat closer to a board.
With a weight around 365 grams, this Oxdog has left us with a very balanced and easy-to-move paddle feel, even being a 30 mm model. The reinforced construction of the heart and the Power ribs do a very evident job of reducing vibrations, and that is appreciated from the first block to the last smash. The touch did not feel dry or excessively firm, rather a comfortable response with a very well-resolved solidity. It is a thin paddle, but it does not feel uncomfortable or overly stiff, which was precisely the risk it could have on paper.
Its official retail price is €319, although at the time of writing this review, we found it for €245.63 in specialized stores. This places it between the advanced range and the high end of the market, with a very well-crafted construction in reinforcements, vibration reduction, and a quite specific playing proposal. At this price, personality, good materials, and recognizable performance are expected, and this paddle has it, especially if we fit with its playing profile. As with almost all models in this segment, it is normal for the price to decrease over the months, and when the next version approaches, it could become an even more interesting purchase.
We recommend it for intermediate and advanced players who play a lot with their wrist, who want to accelerate the paddle quickly, and who value manageability more than tip power. It also fits very well with those who have a weaker hand and need the ball not to go off when trying to impart speed with a short gesture. It is a very logical paddle for those who work the point, play comfortably, and seek control without giving up an offensive point near the net. If you are someone who lives to load the tip and smash with a lot of upward inertia, this is not the most natural option for you.
The Oxdog Ultimate Pro Smash 2025 seems to us a very well-thought-out paddle for a specific player: one who wants quick hands, useful control, and zero struggle with vibrations. It is not a diamond with devastating tip power, but rather a very serious option for those who build their game from manageability, use their wrist, and need a comfortable response on every shot.
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