Enebe Response 24K Padel Racket: Violet 2026

Padelful's ratings are rebound 8.7, sweet spot 8.4, control 8.2, power 8.1 and manoeuvrability 7.9, for 8.3 overall. The review describes presence in the head, which gives the volleys their crispness without making the racket a heavy hitter. The medium EVA core takes some of the vibration out.

The cons are specific. Defence is awkward and needs timing, off-wall play is less forgiving and passive swings leave the ball short. This is a racket that wants an active player with clean mechanics, and one who moves forward and takes the ball early.

The Violet and the Response Pink share a name and a tear-shaped head, and little else. The Pink has fibreglass faces and a soft foam core, so it is easier and scores higher on rebound and sweet spot, but it has less power and control. The Violet's 24K carbon face and medium core add 1.1 points of power and 0.6 of control in Padelful's numbers. The firmer, head-heavy Response 3K Evo sits above it. Padelful also lists a 24K Silver with near-identical specs and a slightly bigger sweet spot, which is not in our catalogue.

For a rounder, handier Enebe, look at the Genius Red, and for a harder hitter, the Mustang Silver 3K. Our Shopify tag says hybrid and medium balance, while Padelful says tear with presence in the head, so judge the balance in hand.

Beginners and passive players, and anyone who defends from deep. The review says defence is awkward and passive swings fall short. Newer players can compare options on our beginner padel rackets page, and improvers can use the intermediate padel rackets and teardrop padel rackets pages.

Fit a racket protector and a fresh overgrip from the padel grips range. Consistent padel balls and good padel shoes matter for a racket that rewards early preparation, and a padel bag with a thermal pocket protects the face.

Our guide to choosing a padel racket explains shape and balance, and the full padel racket range has the rest.