2026
Kombat
Osorno 2026
Teardrop365gMedium BalanceBalancedAdvanced
£158 RRP £201
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ShapeTeardrop
Weight365g
BalanceMedium
LevelAdvanced
StyleBalanced
CoreBlack EVA Dual Density
Face3D Carbon
FrameCarbon
Our Verdict
The Kombat Osorno 2026 is built for the advanced player who refuses to sacrifice one part of their game for another. The teardrop shape and medium balance combine to give you enough pace on the smash and bandeja without stripping away the manoeuvrability you need when you're scrambling from the glass. The dual-density Black EVA core is the engine behind its versatility — softer at lower ball speeds for controlled touch play, firmer under harder strikes for clean energy transfer. The textured 3D Carbon face adds a meaningful spin dimension, making angled and cut shots more effective without complicating straightforward drives. If you play an all-court game and want a single racket that handles everything competently rather than one thing brilliantly, the Osorno 2026 earns its place.
Pros
- Players with a varied game will notice a genuinely wide sweet spot that sustains consistency across defensive retrieves from the glass and sharp finishing volleys at the net, making transitions between phases feel seamless.
- The rough 3D Carbon face surface grips the ball noticeably well, allowing you to load cut shots, lobs, and angled attacks with more spin effect than a standard flat carbon face would permit.
- On off-centre impacts — inevitable in high-intensity exchanges — the dual-density Black EVA core absorbs and redistributes energy in a way that keeps feedback readable without punishing the hand, a genuine comfort advantage in extended matches.
Cons
- Players who prioritise raw smash power and live at the net to finish points aggressively will find the medium balance and teardrop geometry limit the overhead leverage they'd get from a diamond-shaped, high-balance racket like the Kombat Etna.
In Depth
The Face
3D Carbon
Carbon face — stiff construction with direct power transfer. Crisp feel on contact that rewards clean striking technique with responsive ball speed.
The Core
Black EVA Dual Density
Foam core — the softest core material available. Excellent vibration absorption and a large effective sweet spot, making it the most forgiving option on off-centre hits.
Shape & Balance
Teardrop · Medium Balance
The most versatile combination available — sweet spot large enough to handle pressure situations, balance neutral enough to transition between defence and attack without fighting the racket.
Who Buys This
Advanced · Balanced players
Experienced players with developed technique who want flexibility across different match situations. Equally comfortable defending from the back or finishing at the net.
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