drop-shot
Canyon Pro
Shape
round
Weight
365g
Balance
medium
Price
$340
drop-shot X-Bass
8.6 / 10
Based on 3 expert reviews Best for: Very good for those looking for a medium touch diamond without too high of a balance with a long handle. I recommend it for those looking for control at high speeds. It’s a very versatile racket.
Shape: Teardrop
Weight: 370g
Balance: Even
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Pros
- Very good for those looking for a medium touch diamond without too high of a balance with a long handle. I recommend it for those looking for control at high speeds. It’s a very versatile racket.
- Great control even at faster speeds
- Easy to maneuver, it’s not a very demanding racket. Very easy to use in the back of the court with its decent sweet spot and easy maneuverability
Cons
- In smashes, I have contradictory feelings. It’s not the most powerful racket. I would like a more reactive core. It’s comparable with a Bullpadel Vertex or an AT10 12K.
- Slightly larger sweet spot than standard. Perhaps because of the distribution of the holes around the edge of the racket face, I felt like I wasn’t penalized when missing the sweet spot - the sensations were nearly the same wherever I hit the ball.
Performance Scorecard
Overall Score Average of core attributes below
8.3
Contributing Scores
Power
8.7
Control
8.0
Sweet Spot
8.0
Maneuverability
7.5
Additional Metrics
Comfort
7.0
Spin
5.0
Specifications
- MSRP $325
- Weight 370g
- Shape Teardrop
- Balance Even
- Surface 18K Carbon fiber
- Core Medium EVA
- Hardness Medium
About the Drop-shot X-Bass
X-Bass
Dropshot’s X-Bass is a teardrop was slightly softened this year with the brand’s new EVA pro. Otherwise it is the same as previous year’s versions.
Note that some of our reviewers received models with high balances (28cm) that granted a lot of power and decreased maneuverability while others received models with medium balances (26cm) that were more versatile.
That gives me concern regarding the quality assurance practices at Drop Shot.
Expert Reviews of drop-shot X-Bass
Average score: 8.3 • Based on 3 expert reviews • Last updated: Jun 2023
7.9
Padel Review
Feb 27, 2023
"Best for high intermediate, advanced players who like to shoot bombs and have the strength and technique to do - its high balance. Dropshot’s EVA Pro is different this year (2023) - it is white (previously black) and softer than last year’s version."
Weight: 352g Balance: 28cm
Power
9.0
Control
8.5
Sweet Spot
8.0
8.3
Padelzoom
Jan 1, 2023
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Power
8.0
Control
8.5
Sweet Spot
8.5
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