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Drop Shot Flame Soft Review (2026)

Drop Shot Flame Soft

Review updated July 2026

The Flame Soft is Drop Shot's gentle mid-tier: a head-light 370 g build with a Soft EVA core scoring comfort 73 and tolerance 72 while keeping power at a modest 74.

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Best price€143
Facecarbon-12k
BalanceHead-heavy
Lowest price in 6 months6 months range: €143–€280

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Drop ShotTeardrop
Drop Shot Flame Soft padel racket, Teardrop shape
77PRR Score
Flame Soft370g · Head-heavy · Soft EVA
Performance

Power, Control & Comfort Scores

Power
High74
Control
High70
Maneuverability
High72
Sweet Spot
High72
Comfort
High73
Value
High72
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77PRR Score
The verdict

The Flame Soft is Drop Shot's gentle mid-tier: a head-light 370 g build with a Soft EVA core scoring comfort 73 and tolerance 72 while keeping power at a modest 74. Control 70 and maneuverability 72 are honest. Face documentation is incomplete. Value 72 positions it awkwardly: the brand's own Axion Comfort and Canyon Comfort editions offer more pace or more kindness for similar money, which crowds the Flame out of its own family photo. As ever with this brand's overlapping range: the frame is sound, the arithmetic belongs to a sibling. Buy whichever Soft edition is cheapest.

What we loved
Comfort 73 with head-light ease
Soft EVA sustains frequent play
Drop Shot reliability underneath
Fair all-round card for improvers
Worth knowing
Its own Comfort siblings outscore it
Face spec incomplete: check in hand
Power 74: keen rather than threatening
Inside the frame

Flame Soft Specs

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Face weaveCarbon 12K

Carbon fibre weave density of the hitting face.

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CoreSoft EVA

Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.

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ShapeTeardrop · Head-heavy

Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance point.

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SurfaceCarbon 12K

The texture and finish of the outer face.

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Weight370g

Frame weight range in grams.

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LevelProfessional

Target player level for this racket.

Carbon grade
3K
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6K
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12K
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18K
How it compares
vs Oxdog Hyper Pro+ 2.0
98/100 PRR
-24 power-24 maneuverability-21 control
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vs Nox At10 Genius 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia
93/100 PRR
-14 power-14 control-4 maneuverability
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Head to head

Compare this racket

Five direct comparisons — the closest frames in its own line, the rivals it competes with, and this season's stand-out.

Direct rivalOxdog Hyper Pro+ 2.0 2026 (2026)Direct rivalNox At10 Genius 12K Alum Xtrem By Agustin Tapia (2026)Popular pickBabolat Viper Soft Juan Lebrón 3.0 (2026)Direct rivalSiux Pegasus Pro 2026 (2026)Direct rivalSiux Diablo Pro 2026 Night (2026)
Price history
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€143.96
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Full specification
AttackerStandardResponsivePro Tour
ShapeTeardrop
Face weaveCarbon 12K
CoreSoft EVA
BalanceHead-heavy
Weight370g
LevelProfessional
Playing stylePower
Year2026
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The PRR takePRR Team

Drop Shot's gentle mid-tier, awkwardly positioned

Comfort leads genuinely here, with the head-light tune keeping things easy and tolerance close behind: a sustainable, gentle option for frequent play. Dependable Drop Shot reliability runs throughout, and handling stays honest. Power is modest, keen rather than threatening. Face material isn't confirmed in our data, and value sits a little awkwardly: the brand's own Axion Comfort and Canyon Comfort siblings tend to outscore it, worth comparing within the family first.

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Common questions

FAQ

What level of player is the Flame Soft designed for?

The Drop Shot Flame Soft is built for Professional players, scoring 77/100 overall in PRR's testing.

How much does the Flame Soft cost and where can I buy it?

The Drop Shot Flame Soft is priced from €143 at PadelProShop. See the price comparison above for the latest deals across every retailer we track.

What shape is the Flame Soft and what does that mean on court?

The Drop Shot Flame Soft has a teardrop (hybrid) head, blending the power of a diamond with the control of a round shape for an all-court balance.

How much does the Flame Soft weigh and what's its balance?

The Drop Shot Flame Soft weighs 370g with a Head-heavy balance.

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