“The Dunlop Nemesis Control (2026) is defined by its forgiving, arm-friendly character — the round shape and head-light balance combine with EVA foam to deliver a planted, predictable feel that rewards net players and baseline tacticians who prioritize placement over pace.”
74/100
PRR Score
Round
Shape
eva-foam
Core
Head-light
Balance
Performance
Every metric, scored out of 100.
Power
Good68
Control
High79
Maneuverability
Very High80
Sweet Spot
High76
Comfort
High77
Value
High70
PRR Score
74PRR Score
Inside the frame
What's inside
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Coreeva-foam
Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.
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ShapeRound
Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance.
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BalanceHead-light-balance
Balance point determines power vs. control trade-off.
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LevelAdvanced
Target player level for this racket.
Our verdict
The Dunlop Nemesis Control (2026) is defined by its forgiving, arm-friendly character — the round shape and head-light balance combine with EVA foam to deliver a planted, predictable feel that rewards net players and baseline tacticians who prioritize placement over pace. Despite being marketed toward advanced players with a power style label, it plays more like a controlled all-rounder, making it best suited to intermediate-advanced players transitioning toward a more technical game rather than aggressive smashers chasing raw power. Dunlop's padel lineup remains a tier below premium Spanish and Italian rivals in brand prestige and R&D depth, and at its price point it faces stiff competition from more refined options, making it a solid but unspectacular choice.
