{"product_id":"alacran-venom-blade-2026","title":"Alacran Venom Blade 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Alacran Venom Blade 2026 is a round control racket built around a soft white Hypersoft EVA core and a 24K aluminized carbon face. A hexagonal rough surface applied with the racket's own resin adds grip on the ball, while the hexagonal frame construction provides extra stiffness for a solid response. Designed for advanced players who prioritize placement, control and comfort on the arm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e6ee; border-radius: 10px; padding: 24px; margin: 24px 0; background: #fff; font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; text-align: center; color: #d12b2b; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOur measurement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 4px; text-align: center; color: #1a2a4f; font-size: 22px; font-weight: bold; font-family: Georgia,'Playfair Display',serif;\"\u003eThe key characteristics at a glance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 20px; text-align: center; color: #888; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eMeasured on our Wilson Baiardo Tune Pro. Objective measurements, no marketing claims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top: 1px solid #eee; padding-top: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a2a4f; font-weight: bold; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eHARDNESS\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #d12b2b; font-size: 22px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e62 \u003cspan style=\"color: #aaa; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e\/ 75\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; height: 8px; border-radius: 4px; margin: 14px 0 8px; background: linear-gradient(to right,#3b82f6,#22c55e,#eab308,#f97316,#ef4444);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 48%; width: 18px; height: 18px; margin-left: -9px; margin-top: -9px; background: #1a2a4f; border: 3px solid #fff; border-radius: 50%; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.3);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; font-size: 12px; color: #999;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e50 extremely soft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e62 soft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75 extremely hard\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1a2a4f;\"\u003eSoft (62 on our scale).\u003c\/strong\u003e The white Hypersoft EVA core absorbs impact and lets the ball settle briefly on the face for maximum control. A friendly hardness for the arm without giving up response on power shots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f7f9fc; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 16px; margin-top: 14px; font-size: 13px; color: #555;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a2a4f;\"\u003eOur hardness scale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; padding: 3px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e50 - 54\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eextremely soft\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; padding: 3px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e55 - 60\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003every soft\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; padding: 3px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #1a2a4f;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e61 - 63\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esoft\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; padding: 3px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e64 - 66\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehard\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; padding: 3px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e67 - 70\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003every hard\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; padding: 3px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e70 +\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eextremely hard\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top: 1px solid #eee; padding-top: 18px; margin-top: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a2a4f; font-weight: bold; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSWINGWEIGHT\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #d12b2b; font-size: 22px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e158 \u003cspan style=\"color: #aaa; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e\/ 185\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; height: 8px; border-radius: 4px; margin: 14px 0 8px; background: linear-gradient(to right,#3b82f6,#22c55e,#eab308,#f97316,#ef4444);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 40%; width: 18px; height: 18px; margin-left: -9px; margin-top: -9px; background: #1a2a4f; border: 3px solid #fff; border-radius: 50%; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.3);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; font-size: 12px; color: #999;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e140 weight near hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e162 neutral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e185 weight in head\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1a2a4f;\"\u003eManeuverable (158 on our scale).\u003c\/strong\u003e The low balance places mass near the handle, which makes the racket fast in the swing and responsive at the net. Well suited to defensive players who need to react quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f7f9fc; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 16px; margin-top: 14px; font-size: 13px; color: #555;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a2a4f;\"\u003eOur swingweight scale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; padding: 3px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #1a2a4f;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ebelow 160\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaneuverable\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; padding: 3px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e161 - 170\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eneutral\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; padding: 3px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e171 and higher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estiff\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top: 1px solid #eee; padding-top: 18px; margin-top: 22px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a2a4f; font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eWEIGHT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e350 to 365 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a2a4f; font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eBALANCE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003elow (weight near hand)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 20px 0 0; color: #1a2a4f; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn practice:\u003c\/strong\u003e a round shape with a medium-low sweetspot and a low balance. Predictable response, generous forgiveness on off-centre shots and a comfortable feel on the arm during long sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho suits this racket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWell suited to:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/padelshop.com\/collections\/padel-rackets-for-advanced-players\" style=\"color: #d12b2b; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eadvanced players\u003c\/a\u003e who prioritize control and placement over pure power. Players who defend from the back of the court, build points patiently and finish with well-placed shots rather than raw force. The round shape and low balance also suit doubles partners of strong attackers who need to react quickly to hard balls at the net.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLess suited to:\u003c\/strong\u003e players who want maximum power on the smash or a head-heavy attacking feel. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/padelshop.com\/collections\/attack-padel-rackets\" style=\"color: #d12b2b; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eattacking rackets\u003c\/a\u003e in our range suit those players better. Also less suited to players who look for aggressive spin on every shot from a rougher textured surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does this racket play?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe round shape places the sweetspot slightly lower on the face, which suits a control-oriented game where placement matters more than reach. The generous sweetspot forgives shots that land off-centre, keeping the ball in play when a diamond racket would let it drop into the net.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white Hypersoft EVA core with medium density adapts to shot intensity. On slower defensive shots it feels soft and absorbing, giving you time to place the ball with precision. On harder shots the core responds firmer for a solid ball speed. The 24K aluminized carbon face provides a consistent stiff response across the whole hitting surface, so shots that land in the sweetspot come off cleanly and shots that don't still stay controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hexagonal rough surface applied with the racket's own resin adds grip on the ball for spin generation, particularly useful on bandeja and slice shots. The extended grip gives you extra leverage on smashes and improves handling for players who use both hands on the backhand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe technology: what do you notice?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24K Aluminized Carbon (the face):\u003c\/strong\u003e 24K carbon fibre with an aluminium finish. What you notice: solid direct response and consistent performance across temperature changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Hypersoft EVA (the core):\u003c\/strong\u003e medium-density Hypersoft EVA rubber. What you notice: soft comfortable feel on impact with a controlled adaptive response to shot intensity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHexagonal Rough Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3D hexagonal texture on the face applied with the racket's own resin. What you notice: the ball grips longer on impact for extra spin on bandeja, vibora and slice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHexagonal Frame:\u003c\/strong\u003e hexagonal frame construction for extra structural stiffness. What you notice: a more direct response on power shots without giving up comfort on control shots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBidirectional Carbon Tubular Frame:\u003c\/strong\u003e carbon fibre woven in two directions for structural strength across the frame. What you notice: durability and consistent feel over the life of the racket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Grip:\u003c\/strong\u003e longer handle than standard. Useful for two-handed backhands and shifts leverage towards the head for extra power on smashes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalance:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e advanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlaying style:\u003c\/strong\u003e control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 350 to 365 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFace:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24K aluminized carbon fibre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore:\u003c\/strong\u003e white Hypersoft EVA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e bidirectional carbon tubular\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface:\u003c\/strong\u003e hexagonal rough texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alacran\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is the Alacran Venom Blade 2026 best suited to?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdvanced players who play a control-oriented game and want a comfortable racket that forgives off-centre shots. The round shape, low balance and soft core combine into one of the most accessible control rackets in our range. Well suited to defensive players and to doubles partners of strong attackers who need quick reactions at the net.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Venom Blade suitable for players with a sensitive elbow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, this is one of the friendlier control rackets in our range. The soft Hypersoft EVA core and low swingweight combine to reduce load on the wrist and elbow. Still recommend checking our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/padelshop.com\/collections\/padel-elbow-injury\" style=\"color: #d12b2b; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eselection for padel elbow\u003c\/a\u003e if you have existing complaints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the Venom Blade and the Dune Pro?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth share the same hexagonal rough surface, hexagonal frame and Hypersoft EVA core family. The Venom Blade is a round control racket with a low balance and a 24K aluminized carbon face, aimed at players who prioritize placement. The Dune Pro is a diamond-teardrop hybrid with a mid-high balance and a 15K coloured carbon face, aimed at players who want more attacking power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I test the Venom Blade before buying?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. At our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/padelshop.com\/pages\/padel-racket-test\" style=\"color: #d12b2b; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePadel Experience Center\u003c\/a\u003e in Alphen aan den Rijn you test the racket on court for 29.95 euros per half hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy at PadelShop.com\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are an official \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/padelshop.com\/collections\/alacran-padel-rackets\" style=\"color: #d12b2b; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAlacran retailer\u003c\/a\u003e in the Netherlands and measure every racket on our Wilson Baiardo Tune Pro. Test the racket at our Padel Experience Center in Alphen aan den Rijn, get advice based on your game, and benefit from fast worldwide delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alarcan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59267839295836,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/5736\/5640\/files\/2_3ccb69bd-f377-4991-a8cc-d219d241419f.png?v=1790258253","url":"https:\/\/padelshop.com\/en-be\/products\/alacran-venom-blade-2026","provider":"PadelShop.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}