Oxdog Ultimate Pro Light 2027 Padel Racket

Padelful's 2026 scores for the two show what 15 grams buys. The Pro Light is quicker in the hand (8.5 against 8.0 for the Ultimate Pro); the Pro hits harder (9.2 against 8.6) and is a touch more controlled. Sweet spot and rebound are close. Padelful hasn't scored the 2027 Pro Light yet, but Oxdog's spec sheet shows the same 350 g HES Carbon 8K and Medium+ build.

If you have a strong, fast swing and like weight behind the ball, buy the Pro. If you'd rather get the racket to the ball early and are happy to supply a little more of the pace yourself, the Light is the better fit.

Sharp is the word. Padelful's strengths are fast handling at the net, a sharp bandeja and víbora and a dry, precise response off the face. Volleys come off quickly and the racket gets back into position before the next ball arrives, which is the whole point of a lighter diamond.

The weaknesses are a diamond's, sharpened by the lighter build. The effective sweet spot is small, late blocks feel harsh, and defence demands clean contact. Padelful puts it bluntly: this is for players who attack often, live at the net and already trust their timing.

Most Oxdog rackets carry an 8 g removable weight in the butt cap of the handle. On the 2027 Pro Light Oxdog fits a 6 g piece instead. Leave it in and some mass stays near your hand, which calms the head; take it out and the racket gets even lighter with the balance pushed further towards the tip.

On a racket that's already light and head-heavy, most players will want to leave it in. Taking it out is for confident attackers who want every bit of head speed.

If you're shopping for a lighter Oxdog, there are three good routes. The Pro Light is the attacking diamond with a high balance. The Ultimate Woman Air is also a 350 g diamond, but with a medium balance, medium foam and a slimmer handle, so it's gentler. The Hyper Woman Air is a 345 g teardrop for players who want a light racket that defends as well as it attacks.

Pick the shape first, then the balance. Our women's padel rackets page lines up light rackets from every brand, whoever ends up holding them.

Attacking intermediates and advanced players who want a diamond but prefer a lighter frame: smaller or lighter players, many women, juniors moving into adult rackets with a good technique, and anyone with a full-weight diamond that now feels heavy late in a match. Our diamond padel rackets page compares it with other brands.

Fit the Oxdog No1 frame protector or another racket protector before you play; diamonds clip the glass. An overgrip adds 4 to 5 g at the handle and calms a light head a little, so try the Oxdog Gold Pro overgrips or browse our padel grips.

For balls, a tube of Oxdog Boost+ keeps the bag one brand; the padel balls guide explains how quickly a tube loses its bounce. The Oxdog X Thermo backpack carries a racket and kit, or see every padel bag. Pair it with padel shoes for sand-filled turf, and see the full padel racket range or our guide to choosing a padel racket if you're still deciding.