Padel Racket Review - Oxdog Ultimate Tour X 2026

What the reviewers say

Fabio Ferro calls it the current best buy in the Oxdog range, and not just on price. He found the sandy face and 355g frame make it play like an easier Ultimate Pro Lite, a diamond with more margin for error than its Pro and Pro Plus siblings without losing real ball exit. Probando Palas ran it back to back against the heavier Ultimate Pro and Pro Plus and came away surprised at the baseline, reporting that even as an attacking shape "it plays much better than the Ultimate Pro and the Ultimate Pro Plus" from the back of the court. Padel Test by Roberto Cardi draws a similar comparison from another angle: "it's very similar to the Pro Lite, but the Tour X has a bigger sweet spot, it's more forgiving, it gives you a bit more." PadelVerdict's numbers back up what the video reviewers feel by hand: maneuverability tops its scorecard at 8.4, an uncommon lead for a diamond shape, with power close behind at 8.0. Where the sources start to diverge is precision on the fastest shots. Fabio Ferro found the víbora arrives a touch later than on the Ultimate Pro Plus, and PadelVerdict flags a sweet spot that concentrates toward the top third, a better fit for attacking all-court players than pure smash hunters.

Our take: Kaj's summary

This is a diamond that doesn't punish an improving swing. The medium sweet spot and the lighter 355g frame keep a slightly early or late contact from dying in the net, so the power comes without a fight to control the frame. It asks more of you on the víbora, where reaching for extra pace and precision gives back less than the pricier Ultimate Pro Plus. For a player still building consistency, that's a fair trade for a racket this comfortable to swing through a whole match.

Defense: From the back of the court the Tour X holds up well for its weight class. Roberto Cardi rated both the defensive lob and the low wall exit at 9, and Probando Palas found it noticeably steadier at the baseline than the heavier Ultimate Pro and Pro Plus, crediting the sandy face for keeping the ball on the strings a touch longer through a block. The medium core softens a mistimed defensive touch instead of spitting it long, which matters most for a player still finding a consistent low block.

Offense: The diamond shape and medium-high balance still push through the ball, just without demanding a full swing to get there. Roberto Cardi scored the smash at 9.5 and noted the power sits a step below true attacking weapons like the Head Phenix Pro or the Adidas Metalbone HRD, but not by much for a 355g frame. Fabio Ferro's read matches that: smashes and kick smashes come out with real pop even on an imperfect setup, though a player chasing maximum reach on the víbora will feel the frame hold back slightly next to the Ultimate Pro Plus.

Net play: This is where the sandy face earns its keep. Probando Palas found it gives real bite on the bandeja and víbora at medium and high pace, staying drier and more controllable than its Hyper Tour X sibling, which has no textured surface at all. Roberto Cardi gave the block a perfect 10, calling out the racket's stability at net despite its light, maneuverable feel, and the longer handle helps both reviewers get depth on the bandeja without over-extending the swing.

How it compares

Reviewers keep placing the Ultimate Tour X next to two racket-mates. The Oxdog Ultimate Pro Plus 2024 hits harder and reacts faster on fast exchanges, but asks for more precise technique and a fuller swing to unlock it, better for an advanced attacker looking to finish points outright. The Oxdog Ultimate Pro Light 2025 sits closest in spirit, similarly forgiving and maneuverable, but the Tour X undercuts it on price while offering a comparable sweet spot for players who want that ease without the premium.