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Hybrid shape with a high balance for explosive power: 12K carbon face, medium-density Black Pro EVA core and a rough surface for lots of spin – for ambitious attacking players.
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Lowest price €80.75 (14.11.) · highest price €125 (15.09.) – in each case the cheapest daily price across all shops, including shipping.
The Zerv Rapid Pro Hybrid cost €125 on 22.07. and is €80.75 today – that's €44.25 less. That is also the lowest level since we started tracking. We've been tracking the price since 22.07.: 115 days with price changes.
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Hybrid shape with a high balance for explosive power: 12K carbon face and a medium-density core with a rough surface for lots of spin – the second power option alongside the Hunter Pro 2.0 in the ZERV range.
At 365 g, it is mid-range in our comparison – light enough for quick volleys, heavy enough to take hard balls with stability. Head shape Teardrop means: the sweet spot sits a little higher – more punch in attack than a round racket, more forgiving than a diamond; the high balance puts the mass to work on the smash, but puts more strain on the arm. The hard core gives direct feedback on clean contact but is less forgiving. With power 8 and control 6 out of 10, it is clearly built for power.
With a forgiveness rating of 3.7 out of 10, it is less forgiving than 96% of the teardrop-shaped rackets in our comparison. Of the 2 versions of the Zerv Rapid in our comparison, this is the most expensive (€80.75). Right now only PadelXpert stocks this model, at €80.75 – out of 21 shops in our comparison.
Ambitious attacking players who prefer a hybrid head shape.
| Shape | Teardrop |
|---|---|
| Weight | approx. 365 g |
| Balance | High (head-heavy) |
| Hardness | Hard |
| Core | EVA Pro (medium density) |
| Frame | Carbon 12K more direct ball exit and more feedback than fibreglass |
| Surface | Rough |
| Level | Intermediate, Competitive |
| Power | 8/10 |
| Control | 6/10 |
| Forgiveness (estimated) | 3.7/10
demanding, needs clean technique |
| Arm-friendly | Not really |
Last updated: November 2026 · How we rate
Our classification: Intermediate and Competitive. Its forgiveness is 3.7 out of 10 – demanding, needs clean technique.
The Zerv Rapid Pro Hybrid weighs 365 g and has a teardrop shape, a high (head-heavy) balance and a hard core (EVA Pro (mitteldicht)). The frame is made of Carbon 12K.
Not by our rule: the core is hard, the balance is head-heavy, 365 g is above 360 g. 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.
On 14/11/2026, PadelXpert was the only shop in our comparison stocking the Zerv Rapid Pro Hybrid, at €80.75 including shipping. We check prices daily; the current ones are at the top of this page.
The closest matches in shape, hardness, balance, weight and price: Zerv Hunter Pro 2.0 (7.6/10), Drop Shot Axion Attack 2024 (Jon Sanz) (7.7/10) and Wilson Blade Pro V3 2024 (8.5/10).
Head-heavy teardrop in 12K carbon with EVA Core Foam++ – the power model of the ZERV Hunter range, for intermediate players who attack.
Previous generation of the Axion Attack 2.0 2026: teardrop shape with an 18K twill carbon face (Twin Tubular system) over an Eva Pro core, Anti-Twist system dampens vibrations.
A handy teardrop for advanced players/pros: firm EVA face with a woven carbon structure (C2 Tubular Construction) – punchy and precise at the same time.
Side by side: vs. Zerv Hunter Pro 2.0 · vs. Drop Shot Axion Attack 2024 · vs. Wilson Blade Pro V3 2024