Oxdog Ultimate NXT-GEN 2026

The Oxdog Ultimate NXT-GEN 2026 arrives as an offensive racket clearly aimed at players who enjoy finishing points up high and accelerating the ball whenever they have a chance. It combines a diamond shape with a medium-soft feel, and a construction in carbon fiber frame, 8K HES carbon faces, and EVA Soft core. The result is a racket that pushes hard in attack while still giving a bit of forgiveness on off-center hits.

Technical Analysis

Shape and Balance

The diamond shape clearly focuses this racket on aggressive play. The sweet spot sits slightly high, which helps in smashes, bandejas, and high volleys.

The balance feels towards the head, giving extra inertia in offensive strokes. On fast swings, this helps a lot to generate ball speed with less physical effort.
On the flip side, that same higher balance can feel demanding in defensive situations, especially when you have to react quickly to fast balls close to the body.

Frame and Faces

The carbon fiber frame gives the structure the necessary firmness to keep the racket stable on powerful impacts. It feels consistent and compact, with no strange vibrations.

On the faces, the 8K HES carbon provides a clean and quite lively response. There is good ball exit, especially when you hit with an active swing. The plane feels solid but not excessively rigid, which helps maintain some touch in control shots.

This combination of frame and faces rewards players who hit with clear, decisive strokes. If you play very soft and with little acceleration, you might feel you’re not squeezing all its potential.

Core

The EVA Soft core is one of the keys to this racket. It adds a bit of comfort to a format that would otherwise feel too aggressive.

At slow and medium speeds, the foam absorbs impact well, helping in blocks and in those defensive lobs where you just want to place the ball. When you increase the intensity of the swing, the core reacts fast and offers a strong rebound, giving you that extra propulsion many look for in definition shots.

It isn’t a “super soft” feeling. It stays in that medium-soft zone that still allows a certain ball dwell time on the face without feeling spongy.

Grip

The grip comes with a standard thickness, comfortable for most hands. It doesn’t feel overly thick, so players who like more volume will probably want to add an extra overgrip.

In terms of length, it is enough for a solid one-handed grip and allows some players to slightly slide the second hand in certain overhead preparations, although it is not a “extra-long” handle.
The grip transmits impact feedback quite well, but without annoying vibrations, something that players with arm sensitivity will appreciate.

Maneuverability

Because of its head-heavy balance, this is not the most agile racket in fast exchanges at the net or in very reactive defense. Changes of direction require a bit of effort in the wrist and forearm.

Players used to diamond or teardrop formats will adapt quickly. Those coming from very maneuverable round rackets might need a short adjustment period.
Once you get used to it, the inertia starts working in your favor on offensive shots, especially in volleys and smashes.

Comfort

Despite its offensive profile, the medium-soft feel and the EVA Soft core provide decent comfort. The impact is not harsh, and the racket doesn’t punish the arm as much as other very rigid diamond models.

In long matches, you do notice the higher balance a bit, mainly in the shoulder and forearm, so it suits players with decent physical condition.
For players with elbow issues, it is far from the worst choice in this segment, but a more balanced or round model might be easier on the arm.

Sensations in the Game

Fondo de pista (Back of the Court)

From the back, the Oxdog Ultimate NXT-GEN 2026 offers a mix of powerful ball exit and a touch that still allows for some control. Defensive lobs come out with good depth if you accompany the ball with a complete swing.

In soft blocks, the racket responds surprisingly well for a diamond shape. The EVA Soft core helps absorb the ball and gives a bit of margin on off-center hits.
However, defending very fast balls close to the body requires some work. The high balance makes it slightly harder to reposition the head quickly in uncomfortable positions.

When you step in and hit more aggressively, the racket shows its best version. Groundstrokes with topspin and deep drives gain a lot of pace, making it easy to push opponents and take the initiative.

En la red (At the Net)

At the net, the racket is clearly oriented to offensive play. The head-heavy balance adds a lot of penetration to volleys. With a compact swing, the ball flies with weight and speed.

On standard volleys, the feeling is firm and decisive. If you like to play flat and fast through the middle or to the feet of the rivals, this racket fits that pattern very well.
In bandejas and víboras, the elevated sweet spot helps. The 8K carbon offers clean contact and good output when you accelerate the gesture. It’s easy to give depth and force errors from the opponents, especially if you use slice.

Where it can be a bit demanding is in very quick hand-to-hand exchanges. To react and change direction in tight spaces, some extra maneuverability would be appreciated. Players with fast wrists will get more out of it here.

En el remate (Smash)

In the smash, this model stands out clearly. The combination of diamond shape, head-heavy balance, and lively core makes it very easy to generate power.

Flat smashes go deep and with a lot of penetration, even without hitting at 100% every time. For bringing the ball back to your side or finishing by power, the racket gives very good performance.
On topspin smashes, the ball tends to kick up strongly after the bounce, something that offensive players will enjoy. Those who like to bring the ball out by 3 will feel especially comfortable if they have decent technique.

You don’t need a “perfect” stroke to get reward. As long as you take the ball high and complete the movement, the racket does a lot of work for you.

Conclusion

The Oxdog Ultimate NXT-GEN 2026 is a racket clearly focused on aggressive players who want extra help in attack without giving up all comfort. It offers:

• A diamond format with high balance that pushes a very offensive game.
• A construction in carbon fiber frame and 8K HES carbon faces that gives firmness and a clean hit.
• An EVA Soft core that provides comfort, good rebound, and a medium-soft feel suitable for modern padel.

Its strengths lie in smash, high volleys, and all offensive actions from the net. In defense, it behaves correctly for a diamond, but requires some technique and preparation time, especially against very fast balls.

It fits best with players who already have a medium to advanced level, are used to head-heavy rackets, and want to add power and ball speed to their game.
For players looking for maximum maneuverability or very high control in placement shots, a more balanced or round option would probably be a better match.

Overall, the Oxdog Ultimate NXT-GEN 2026 is a solid choice for those who like to dominate points from above and are willing to accept a bit of extra demand in defense in exchange for clear offensive rewards.