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Racket comparison · 2026

Royal Padel Whip Polietileno vs Softee Phantom

Head-to-head on PRR scores, specs, and live prices — independently tested with the same methodology. Updated daily.

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Royal Padel Whip Polietileno

Softee Phantom
Softee

Softee Phantom

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PRR verdict

Royal Padel Whip Polietileno wins by 15 points

Royal Padel Whip Polietileno scores 83/100 against 68/100 for the Softee Phantom. Its biggest edge is power (+13). The Softee Phantom answers back on maneuverability (+3).

Score breakdown
Royal Padel Whip Polietileno
Softee Phantom
Overall
83/100Best
68/100
Control
73Best
64
Power
82Best
69
Sweet spot
70Best
67
Maneuverability
66
69Best
Comfort
72Best
68
Specs
Royal Padel Whip Polietileno
Softee Phantom
Shape
Round
Hybrid
Balance
Even
Weight
355–365 g
Core
Soft EVA
Face material
Fibreglass
Fibreglass
Level
Intermediate
Intermediate
Playing style
Control
Power
Royal Padel Whip Polietileno

The Royal Padel Whip Polietileno 2026 is a comfort-forward frame with a polyethylene core that absorbs impact and reduces vibration across long sessions. Power at 82 and control at 73 describe a frame that can generate pace on overheads while remaining approachable for intermediate players. Comfort at 72 is solid. Maneuverability at 66 is the trade-off: net reactions require early positioning. PRR score: 83/100.

Softee Phantom

The Phantom is Softee's budget all-rounder with mild attacking lean: a documented 355 to 365 g Soft EVA build under a fibreglass face scoring a 69/64 split with fair terms (comfort 68, tolerance 67) and honest handling (69). Value 76 holds the brand's standard position. The card is the Softee story in miniature: functional, documented, honestly priced, and shadowed by benchmarks that do the same job for similar money with bigger dealer networks. Fine when it is the week's cheapest; demo and compare when it is not.

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