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Colour/edition variant of the Kombat Arenal 2026 (Manu Martín): technically identical (same shape, same Black EVA Soft core, same frame), just a different look.
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
✓ Good control for a diamond shape
✓ Solid attacking power
✓ Reliable carbon construction
Weaknesses
✗ Less explosive power than Teide/Krakatoa
✗ Less prestige than the top models
Padel Marketcheapest€119.95 + €7.95 shipping4–5 working days · from Spain
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Difference from the Kombat Arenal 2026 (Manu Martín):
At 350–360 g the 2026 model is about 10 g lighter – easier to handle, but with less mass behind the ball.
The 2026 model currently costs €180.90, around €53 more.
The source is the manufacturer specifications for both model years at Padel Market. Checked on 12/08/2026.
Price history
22.07.14.11.
Lowest price €116.95 (16.09.) · highest price €127.90 (14.11.) – in each case the cheapest daily price across all shops, including shipping.
The Kombat Arenal 2025 (Manu Martín) cost €116.95 on 22.07. and is €127.90 today – that's €10.95 more.
We've been tracking the price since 22.07.: 115 days with price changes.
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Our impression
More control-oriented diamond shape from the Vulkan collection: more focus on precision than the pure power models Teide or Krakatoa, while still offering solid attacking power.
At 355 g, it is lighter than three quarters of all models in our comparison: quick to handle, but more of the power in attack has to come from your own swing. Head shape Diamond means: mass high up, a small, high sweet spot – maximum power, but less margin on off-centre hits than round and teardrop; the high balance puts the mass to work on the smash, but puts more strain on the arm. The soft core takes the sting out of the ball and partly makes up for that. With power 6 and control 7 out of 10, it is geared slightly more towards precision than power.
With a forgiveness rating of 3.0 out of 10, it remains demanding, but it is more forgiving than 52% of the diamond-shaped rackets in our comparison. Of the 2 versions of the Kombat Arenal (Manu Martín) in our comparison, this is the cheapest (€127.90). Soft core and high balance: only 12 of the 507 models we compare have this combination.
Who is the Kombat Arenal 2025 (Manu Martín) for?
Intermediate players looking for a more controlled diamond shape with solid power.
Specifications
Shape
Diamond
Weight
approx. 355 g
Balance
High (head-heavy)
Hardness
Soft
Core
Black EVA Soft
Frame
Carbon 18K
more direct ball exit and more feedback than fibreglass
What level of player is the Kombat Arenal 2025 (Manu Martín) suited to?
Our classification: Intermediate. Its forgiveness is 3.0 out of 10 – demanding, needs clean technique.
How heavy is the Kombat Arenal 2025 (Manu Martín) and how is it built?
The Kombat Arenal 2025 (Manu Martín) weighs 355 g and has a diamond shape, a high (head-heavy) balance and a soft core (Black EVA Soft). The frame is made of Carbon 18K.
Is the Kombat Arenal 2025 (Manu Martín) arm-friendly?
Not by our rule: the balance is head-heavy, the diamond shape shifts the weight upwards. We only call rackets arm-friendly if they have a soft core, a balance that isn't head-heavy, a round or teardrop shape and weigh 360 g at most. Suitable models are listed in our guide to padel rackets for tennis elbow.
Where is the Kombat Arenal 2025 (Manu Martín) cheapest?
On 14/11/2026, Padel Market was the only shop in our comparison stocking the Kombat Arenal 2025 (Manu Martín), at €127.90 including shipping. We check prices daily; the current ones are at the top of this page.
Is there a successor to the Kombat Arenal 2025 (Manu Martín)?
Yes, the Kombat Arenal 2026 (Manu Martín). At 350–360 g the 2026 model is about 10 g lighter – easier to handle, but with less mass behind the ball. The Kombat Arenal 2025 (Manu Martín) costs €53 less than its successor today.
What are the alternatives to the Kombat Arenal 2025 (Manu Martín)?
Diamond shape for attacking intermediate players: 12K carbon face with an embossed texture over a soft EVA core (Sonic Core Infinergy from BASF) for plenty of rebound and swing speed.
355 g
Soft
Intermediate
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