Padel brand guide
Drop Shot
The brand from near Madrid behind the Axion and Explorer, with rackets for Jon Sanz and Lucas Campagnolo.
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Rackets
Which Drop Shot racket is right for you?
Drop Shot names its rackets by line, then version. Attack models are built for power, Comfort and Control models for control and a softer feel, and Soft versions use a softer core. The 2.0 models are the 2026 updates of the main lines.
Drop Shot Axion Attack 2.0 2026
Jon Sanz’s racket
Drop Shot Explorer Pro Attack 2.0 2026
Lucas Campagnolo’s racket
Drop Shot Canyon Pro Attack 2.0 2026
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Drop Shot Explorer Pro Comfort 2.0 2026
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Drop Shot Explorer 9.0 2026
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Drop Shot Axion Control 1.0 2025
RacketShoes, balls and bags
What else does Drop Shot make?
Shoes
Drop Shot's 2026 signature shoes include the Sanz 26 for Jon Sanz and the Campa 26 for Lucas Campagnolo, plus the Lima 26. Both player shoes have mesh uppers with KPU reinforcements and EVA and TPU midsoles.
Our padel shoe guide
Balls and bags
Drop Shot makes Tournament Pro, Tournament Speed Pro and Training balls. Our partner shops don't stock them, so we link to Padel Pro Shop.
Drop Shot's bags include the Axion range for Jon Sanz, the Fenix padel bag and the cheaper Essential range.
Our padel ball guide
Drop Shot has backed two former world number ones, Juan Martín Díaz and Pablo Lima.
Players
Which pros play with Drop Shot?
Sponsorships as of October 2026. Players change brands often, usually at the end of the season, so we check this list each year.
Signed with Drop Shot until 2027. Plays the Axion Attack 2.0.
Buy the Axion Attack 2.0 2026: £169.52 at Padel Nuestro
Partnered Juan Martín Díaz in 2020. Plays the Explorer Pro Attack 2.0.
Buy the Explorer Pro Attack 2.0 2026: £161.85 at Padel NuestroFAQ
Drop Shot questions, answered
Which racket does Jon Sanz use?
Sanz plays the Drop Shot Axion Attack 2.0 2026, a teardrop-shaped racket with 24K carbon faces and a medium-high balance. It was £169.52 at Padel Nuestro when we checked on 2 October 2026.
Which racket does Lucas Campagnolo use?
Campagnolo uses the Explorer Pro Attack 2.0 2026, which changes the Explorer from a round shape to a teardrop. It was £161.85 at Padel Nuestro when we checked.
Is Drop Shot good for beginners?
Most of the range suits intermediate and advanced players. The Axion Control 1.0 2025 is a round, low-balance racket with a soft core, and Padel Nuestro lists it for beginners to intermediate players. It was £97.09 at Padel Nuestro when we checked.
Which famous players has Drop Shot sponsored?
Drop Shot sponsored two former world number ones, Juan Martín Díaz and Pablo Lima. Its 2026 range includes Legacy rackets in their honour, and Jon Sanz and Lucas Campagnolo now lead its team.
Where can I buy Drop Shot padel gear in the UK?
Padel Nuestro stocks Drop Shot rackets, shoes and bags and delivers to the UK, and Padel Market also sells Drop Shot shoes and bags. Neither stocks Drop Shot balls, so we link to Padel Pro Shop, where a can of Tournament Pro balls was £5.00. Prices on this page were checked on 2 October 2026.
Try before you buy
Test a Drop Shot racket at a club near you
Many clubs hire out rackets, so you can feel the difference between brands before you spend £150 or more on one.
