Dunlop Sports Galactica Lite Padel Racket, Black/Blue V25

The Dunlop Sports Galactica Lite (Black/Blue V25) is the lightweight powerhouse of the 2025/2026 flagship lineup. While previous iterations featured orange accents, the V25 variant sports a stunning matte black base layered with crisp, ice-blue detailing.

The engineering focus for the V25 Lite is speed-oriented defensive mastery and shock reduction. Dunlop successfully ported over their top-tier frame engineering—specifically Sonic Core Infinergy—but paired it with a softer inner construction and reduced static mass. The result is a feather-light premium racquet that offers exceptional protection against joint fatigue without feeling flimsy at the net.

Performance Profile

1. Lightning-Fast Maneuverability (Elite): Dropping the weight to a swift 355 grams, the V25 Lite feels incredibly weightless in hand. It allows you to generate massive racquet head speed effortlessly, which is a lifesaver when you need to react to rapid-fire volleys or flick low balls out of the back glass.
2. Vibration Absorption & Cushioning (Maximum): The combination of the Ultra Soft EVA core and BASF's Sonic Core Infinergy material built directly into the frame makes this the most comfortable racquet in the lineup. It effectively filters out the harsh vibration spikes common in carbon racquets, giving you a smooth, plush sensation on impact.
3. Forgiving Sweet Spot & High Ball Output: Because the core is elastic and the head profile is an oversized hybrid, the sweet spot covers almost the entire hitting surface. Even if you miss the dead center during a rushed defensive baseline recovery, the trampoline effect of the foam pushes the ball deep into the opponent's court.
4. Controlled Power (Moderate): Featuring a premium 12K Carbon weave face, it still packs a punch when you time a smash correctly. However, because it lacks the heavy physical mass of the Pro version, you won't get crushing, effortless por tres depth. Power here is generated through clean swing speed rather than raw racquet weight.
5. Vicious Spin: The face layout is finished with Dunlop’s signature Extra Grip sand-textured coating, letting you grab the ball's felt to produce devastating cut volleys and dipping chiquitas.

Best Suited For

The Galactica Lite V25 is tailor-made for Intermediate to Advanced players who prioritize speed, comfort, and precision tactics over pure brute force.

It is highly recommended for:

1. Right-side defensive specialists who excel at long tactical rallies, high lobs, and out-maneuvering opponents out of the corners.
2. Players recovering from or trying to prevent tennis elbow (epicondylitis) or wrist strains.
3. Players with smaller physical frames or junior athletes transitioning into their first adult tournament-grade performance setup.

Pro Tip

Due to the ultra-soft EVA core, this racquet is a defensive weapon that does wonders when absorbing your opponent's pace. However, if you try to hit a flat smash too hard, the soft foam can actually "eat" your energy, causing the shot to lose speed.

Specifications

• Weight: 355g  (+/- 10g).
• Head Shape: Oversize Hybrid / Teardrop.
• Balance: Medium / Even.
• Beam Thickness: 38mm.
• Face Material: Premium 12K Carbon Fiber.
• Core Composition: Ultra Soft EVA (Low-density, highly cushioned rebound foam).
• Frame Technology: Sonic Core Infinergy (by BASF) & Tri-Max Bridge Reinforcement.
• Surface Texture: Extra Grip (Coarse sandpaper texture).
• Hole Pattern: Control Holes (Optimized multi-directional drilling for wider sweet spot).