Padel Racket First look - Cork Supreme Hybrid IV 2026

Cork says the Supreme Hybrid IV gives versatility across playing styles and a balance between power and control, aimed at intermediate and advanced players who like to mix defence and attack. The frame is what Cork calls Full Carbon Flex, which the brand says keeps the response consistent in cold and warm weather. The core is Extreme Foam, described as a firm, precise foam developed for competition, and Cork says an integrated anti-vibration system plus the cork layers absorb impact to protect the arm. The face has a rough finish for spin.

Cork has not published a change list against the Supreme Hybrid III, so what is new this year beyond the materials above is not clear.

Early coverage is thin. Padel Smash, a UK retailer that sells Cork, has posted a short video and a blog post on the racket. Both describe it as a racket for controlled aggression rather than high ball output, and say it is not for players chasing maximum power, pure control or a light frame. Treat them as retailer material, not an independent test.

On paper, the Supreme Control IV is the pick if you want even more precision and a softer, slower game, and the Supreme Power IV if you want a more head-heavy racket for finishing overheads. The Hybrid IV sits in between, with the same cork construction and price bracket. Outside Cork, it lines up with balanced carbon rackets such as the Nox AT10 Luxury Genius 18K on intent, though the Cork is heavier on price.