Dunlop Galactica Padel Racquet

The Dunlop Galactica Pro is an absolute hammer built strictly for elite attacking players, the standard Dunlop Galactica serves as the true "all-rounder" flagship of the series. It dials back the extreme head-heavy bias of the Pro version to deliver a versatile, incredibly consistent hybrid weapon.

Here is the full breakdown of the standard Dunlop Galactica Padel Racquet.

Performance Profile

1. Versatile Power & Control (Balanced): The standard Galactica drops the extreme head weight in favor of a true medium balance. This allows you to smoothly transition from defending fast, low balls out of the back glass to driving high-speed volleys at the net. The power is still very high when you step into a smash, but it feels far more cooperative.
2. Maneuverability (Excellent): Coming in slightly lighter than the Pro (around 365 grams) and featuring a centered balance point, it offers a noticeably faster swing speed. This makes it easier to position the racquet quickly during intense, rapid-fire net exchanges.
3. Touch & Sweet Spot (Crisp but Forgiving): It features the same premium 12K Japanese Carbon face and Pro EVA core as its sibling, providing a firm, clean feel at impact. However, because it incorporates an optimized horizontal, vertical, and diagonal Control Holes pattern, the sweet spot is slightly wider and more forgiving than the Pro version.
4. Aggressive Spin (High): The face is treated with Dunlop’s sand-textured Extra Grip finish, giving the face a coarse texture that aggressively catches the felt of the ball to generate heavy slice on bandejas and kick on serves.

Best Suited For

The standard Dunlop Galactica is built for Intermediate to Advanced players who consider themselves true all-court players.

It is ideal if you:

1. Want premium, tour-level materials (12K Carbon) but need a racquet that handles beautifully on both the left (attacking) and right (defensive) sides of the court.
2. Need structural stability at the net without the heavy, fatiguing arm-drag of a pure diamond, head-heavy frame.
3. Value a crisp, tactile impact feel that gives distinct directional feedback on every shot.

Pro Tip

Because the standard Galactica utilizes a highly responsive Pro EVA core combined with a rigid 12K carbon face, it can feel a bit lively if you hit the ball with a completely loose wrist.

Specifications

• Weight: 365g average.
• Head Shape: Hybrid (Teardrop/Diamond crossover).
• Balance: Medium (Even / Centered).
• Beam (Thickness): 38mm.
• Core Composition: Pro EVA (Medium-firm rubber-impregnated core).
• Surface Composition: Premium 12K Japanese Carbon Fiber.
• Frame Construction: 100% Carbon with Tri-Max 360° Structural Reinforcement.
• Surface Texture: Extra Grip (Coarse sandpaper finish).
• Hole Pattern: Control Holes (Multi-directional structural layout).
• Protection: Injection-molded bumper along the upper frame.