Kombat brings back four iconic padel rackets with technology upgrades

Key Takeaways

• Four of Kombat’s best-known rackets—the Swat, Swat O’Neil, Hunter, and Black Edition—have returned with modern upgrades.
• Updated 2026 rubber cores and model-specific carbon constructions equip the rackets for attacking power, easier handling, or balanced all-court play.
• High-performance construction is combined with designs suitable for players at a range of experience levels.

Updated technology brings classic models back

Kombat is bringing proven designs to both loyal followers and newcomers, adding newer materials to improve their performance on court. As part of the project, the Spanish padel brand has redesigned four of the most familiar rackets in its catalogue.

The Swat, Swat O’Neil, Hunter, and Black Edition make up the returning collection that Kombat calls its four legends. Although every frame focuses on strong performance and straightforward handling for a range of abilities, each one is tailored to a particular style of play.

A closer look at each revamped racket

Built for aggressive play, the Swat keeps its diamond format and high balance, pairing an 18K carbon face with raised texture and a mixed matte-gloss finish. The Swat O’Neil, meanwhile, is a lighter 355-gram option created for female players; its new White EVA 2026 core is intended to increase power and ball speed.

A rounder teardrop profile gives the Hunter a blend of attacking intent and defensive control for players wanting a balanced option. Its construction includes braided 3K carbon and a Black EVA 2026 core. Geared towards attack, the Black Edition instead combines a dark visual design with a diamond shape, high balance, 12K carbon, and a Red EVA 2026 rubber core.