Dunlop Inferno Carbon Extreme Padel Racket (2025)

Padelful's review praises a blend of control and power, a large sweet spot, quick ball acceleration and strong play at the net, volleys and slices included. It also says smashes come easily even with modest technique, and that the medium feel suits both newer and experienced players.

The one drawback it mentions is possible wear with prolonged use. At 370 g it is not a light racket, so expect to feel it in your arm over a long session.

One retailer lists a hybrid (teardrop) head about 45.5 cm long, another calls it a diamond, and Padelful says tear. Retailers describe the balance as high or head heavy, while Padelful calls the shape well balanced. All agree on 370 g, 3K carbon, an EVA core and a 38 mm profile.

Our catalogue tags it hybrid with a high balance, in line with the retailers. If shape matters, read the listing, and treat the Padelful scores as the single review we have.

On Padelful's numbers the Inferno has more power than the Galactica Pro (8.1 against 7.0) and slightly more control, while the Galactica Pro is more manoeuvrable. The lighter Galactica Pro LS is easier to swing, and the 2026 FX Pro is Dunlop's current head-heavy attacker.

Players with a sore elbow or a short swing who want a light racket, and anyone who needs sellers to agree on the shape before buying. Our intermediate padel rackets and advanced padel rackets pages list other choices, and our teardrop padel rackets page covers the shape.

Pair it with fresh padel balls, an overgrip from our padel grips range, proper padel shoes and a racket protector. Our guide to choosing a padel racket explains weight and balance, and the full padel racket range covers the rest.