“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).”
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Power
Control
Maneuverability
Comfort
Sweet Spot
Value
PRR Score
68PRR Score
Inside the frame
Phantom Specs
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CoreSoft EVA
Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.
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ShapeRound
Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance.
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SurfaceFibreglass
The texture of the outer face.
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Weight355–365g
Frame weight (unstrung, without handle wrap).
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BalanceEven
Balance point determines power vs. control trade-off.
Our verdict
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.
This genuinely offers a documented weight spread at budget money, which is genuinely rare at this price point — fair terms hold up throughout, and it's functional, unpretentious equipment without overreaching. Honest arithmetic backs up the value. Established benchmarks still lead the pure comparison, and control wants developing targets — this is the Softee story in miniature: functional, honest, and priced fairly for what it delivers.
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The Softee Phantom is built for Intermediate players, scoring 68/100 overall in PRR's testing.
How much does the Phantom cost and where can I buy it?
The Softee Phantom is priced from €45 at PadelNuestro. See the price comparison above for the latest deals across every retailer we track.
What shape is the Phantom and what does that mean on court?
The Softee Phantom has a round-shaped head, which spreads the sweet spot wider for consistent, forgiving contact — built for control and touch over raw power.
How much does the Phantom weigh and what's its balance?
The Softee Phantom weighs 355–365g with a Even balance.
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