There are brands that come into padel to make noise and brands that come to stay. Alacrán, the Made in Spain brand from Grupo Padelpoint, is one of the latter: in May 2026 it unveiled its new premium line at Padel East Mallorca, with brand ambassador Melania Merino as its star godmother. Two names of their own: Dune Pro and Venom.
In this post we tell you what makes each one special —the tinted 15K carbon of the Dune Pro, the aluminised 24K of the Venom, the hexagonal frame and the EVA Hypersoft core they share— and we help you choose yours according to your game: attack or control. Both are in stock in the shop.
Summary
- What they are: the two new premium Alacrán models, now in stock at Tienda Padelpoint: the Dune Pro (hybrid diamond-teardrop shape, high balance, tinted 15K carbon; REF 221187) and the Venom (round shape, low balance, aluminised 24K carbon; REF 221185).
- Made in Spain: Alacrán is the padel brand of the Grupo Padelpoint, designed and manufactured in Spain and with a clear commitment to the best materials.
- Shared technology: highly rigid hexagonal frame, medium-density EVA Hypersoft core, hexagonal relief on the face for spin, bidirectional carbon tubular reinforcement and a longer handle.
- Ideal for: advanced and professional play. If you set the pace and smash, Dune Pro; if you take charge through precision and ball output, Venom.
- Where: at tiendapadelpoint.com, with the full range of Alacrán rackets.
Alacrán presents its new models: Dune Pro and Venom ↑ menu
Alacrán, the Made in Spain padel brand from Grupo Padelpoint, unveiled its two new premium models in May 2026 at Padel East Mallorca: the Dune Pro and the Venom. Two rackets for advanced and professional play that share the same lab and the same philosophy —the best materials possible— and split the roles between them: one to attack, the other to take charge through control. Both are already in stock at Tienda Padelpoint.
The Dune Pro is the power option of the house: a hybrid shape between diamond and teardrop, high balance with a high sweet spot and tinted 15K carbon faces over a rigid structure with a hexagonal frame. Designed to set the pace, come to the net and finish the point with a smash, without losing precision along the way.
The Venom is the other side of the coin: round shape, low balance and aluminised 24K carbon faces, with great ball output thanks to its medium-density EVA Hypersoft core —the same one fitted to the Dune Pro— and extra spin from its hexagonal relief. Absolute control with a professional character.
The Dune Pro and the Venom are now available at tiendapadelpoint.com, with real stock and shipping in 24 working hours to mainland Spain and Portugal. And if you want to see the brand's full range, you have the complete Alacrán rackets category.
Gallery: the new Alacrán rackets in detail ↑ menu
The two new Alacrán models in detail: each one with a close-up photo underneath. Swipe with your finger, use the arrows or pick a thumbnail; and tap any photo to go straight to that product in the list. The pair at a glance:
Dune Pro and Venom: the spec sheets of the new models ↑ menu
These are the two new Alacrán models exactly as we have them in stock in the shop: the Dune Pro and the Venom. Choose your racket and the number of units, and buy it without leaving the post.
Alacrán Dune Pro
REF 221187 · EAN 8436849650007- Level: Advanced · Professional
- Shape: Hybrid (diamond-teardrop)
- Balance: High · high sweet spot
- Carbon: Tinted 15K
Dominant power with intelligent control: the Dune Pro is designed to impose your attacking game without losing precision. Hybrid shape between diamond and teardrop, high balance with a high sweet spot, tinted 15K carbon faces with hexagonal relief, hexagonal frame, medium-density EVA Hypersoft core and bidirectional carbon tubular reinforcement. Longer handle for hitting two-handed or with more leverage.
Alacrán Venom
REF 221185 · EAN 8436849650014- Level: Advanced · Professional
- Shape: Round
- Balance: Low · medium-low sweet spot
- Carbon: Aluminised 24K
Absolute control with a professional character: the Venom is for anyone who dominates every point through precision, with great ball output and extra spin on every shot. Round shape with low balance and a medium-low sweet spot, aluminised 24K carbon faces with hexagonal relief, hexagonal frame, medium-density EVA Hypersoft core and bidirectional carbon tubular reinforcement. Also with a longer handle.
Videos: the new Alacrán rackets in action ↑ menu
From the workshop to the court: this is how the Dune Pro and the Venom were presented on video. Swipe to see them all.
Comparison: Dune Pro and Venom at a glance ↑ menu
Both share the Alacrán DNA: hexagonal frame, EVA Hypersoft core, hexagonal relief on the face and a longer handle. What changes is what each one does for you on court. This table makes it easy.
| Product | Shape and balance | Key technology | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|---|
 Dune Pro | Hybrid (diamond-teardrop) · high balance | Tinted 15K carbon + EVA Hypersoft | Attacking game: set the pace, come to the net and finish the point with a smash |
 Venom | Round · low balance | Aluminised 24K carbon + EVA Hypersoft | Control game: precision, great ball output and extra spin on every shot |
Specs verified on the product pages. Both new Alacrán models are in stock at Tienda Padelpoint.
Which one should I choose? ↑ menu
The decision here is textbook: attack or control? Both are premium rackets for advanced level; what changes is how you want to win your points. These key points make it clear.
You want to impose your game: the Dune Pro (REF 221187) is the attacking racket: hybrid shape with high balance, a high sweet spot and tinted 15K carbon. For smashing, finishing at the net and letting the power come on its own without giving up control.
You take charge through control: the Venom (REF 221185) is the precision racket: round, low balance and aluminised 24K carbon, with great ball output and extra spin. For building the point, placing the ball and not missing.
Torn between the two? Think about your favourite shot: if it's the smash or the aggressive volley, Dune Pro; if it's the ball off the wall, the measured lob or the drop shot, Venom. The balance —high or low— does the rest. And if you want to compare them with the rest of the catalogue, you have all our padel rackets, with their filters by power and by control.
You're coming from a softer racket or a lower level: both have an advanced profile and a rigid structure. If you're still consolidating your technique, the full Alacrán range also has the brand's entry-level models (the stock of each one, on its product page).
A gift with a Spanish stamp: either of the two is a top-level gift for anyone who takes pride in Made in Spain padel, and in the Alacrán catalogue you can round it off with the brand's collection.
Complete your kit: new racket, new kit. Take a look at our padel racket bags to carry it protected, and at the shop's padel shoes to brake and push off with confidence.
TEST: Which of the two rackets should you choose? Dune or Venom? ↑ menu
Answer these 3 quick questions and we'll tell you which racket is yours:
Technology of the new Alacrán rackets ↑ menu
The Dune Pro and the Venom share the construction base of the new Alacrán generation: these are the technologies you'll feel in your hand from the very first knock-up.
Tinted 15K carbon (Dune Pro): 15K carbon fibre faces with a tinted finish and a visible weave: rigidity and punch for attacking play, with a balanced response on every shot.
Aluminised 24K carbon (Venom): 24K carbon faces with an aluminised finish: strength, durability and a firm response that rewards precision.
Hexagonal frame: hexagonal geometry in the frame that increases structural rigidity and stability on impact: the racket doesn't deform when the shot demands it.
EVA Hypersoft core: medium-density rubber with excellent ball output and a comfortable feel: it absorbs in defence and pushes when you accelerate your arm.
Hexagonal relief on the face: a resin-generated texture on the faces that grips the ball on impact: more spin on bandejas, víboras and cut lobs.
Bidirectional carbon tubular reinforcement: internal carbon reinforcement in two directions joining frame and faces: a more solid structure, more stable play and fewer stray vibrations.
The Alacrán team: Melania and Carmen ↑ menu
Behind the new models there is a team as Made in Spain as the brand itself: Alacrán is building its roster with Spanish talent from the professional circuit.
Melania Merino, from Valladolid, is the veteran of the house: she has been part of the Alacrán family since January 2025 and the brand renewed its confidence in her for 2026, with racket, gear and clothing. She was the star godmother of the launch of the new models at Padel East Mallorca in May 2026.
Carmen Castillón, from Andalusia, is the most recent signing: she joined Alacrán in July 2026, in the middle of her return to the circuit after a very complicated 2025 due to health problems. She will play with the brand's racket and racket bag for the rest of 2026, and in 2027 she will wear Alacrán too.
How to look after your racket ↑ menu
A well looked-after racket keeps its feel and its power for much longer. These are the guidelines to make your Alacrán Dune Pro or Venom last like day one.
Use: keep your Alacrán for what it is meant for: hitting the ball, and only on court. Avoid impacts against the glass, the wall or the floor: most frame breakages come from those knocks, not from playing.
Protector: fit a frame protector from day one; in scrapes against the glass it takes the hit, not the 15K or 24K carbon faces or the hexagonal frame of your racket.
Heat: never leave the racket in the car in the sun or next to a heat source: high temperatures damage the EVA Hypersoft core and the resins, and the racket loses its feel for good.
Cleaning: clean your racket with a slightly damp cloth and mild soap, with no solvents or abrasive products; then dry it in the shade.
Where to store it: carry it in a thermal compartment of your racket bag and keep it at home in a dry place, with no weight on top and never resting on its edge.
Grip and when to change it: renew the overgrip regularly so you don't lose grip; and if you notice new vibrations, cracks or a loss of feel, those are micro-breaks: time to think about a new racket.
Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs ↑ menu
What are the new Alacrán racket models?
The new premium Alacrán models are the Dune Pro (reference 221187, EAN 8436849650007) and the Venom (reference 221185, EAN 8436849650014), presented in 2026 and already in stock at Tienda Padelpoint.
Who is the Alacrán Dune Pro racket for?
The Alacrán Dune Pro is for advanced players with an attacking profile: a hybrid shape between diamond and teardrop, high balance with a high sweet spot and tinted 15K carbon. Dominant power with intelligent control.
Who is the Alacrán Venom racket for?
The Alacrán Venom is for advanced players who take charge through control: round shape, low balance with a medium-low sweet spot and aluminised 24K carbon, with great ball output and a plus in spin.
What is the difference between the Dune Pro and the Venom?
The Dune Pro is the attacking racket: hybrid, high balance and tinted 15K carbon. The Venom is the control one: round, low balance and aluminised 24K carbon. They share the hexagonal frame, EVA Hypersoft core, hexagonal relief and longer handle.
What are the 15K and 24K carbon of the new Alacrán?
The K number indicates the thousands of filaments in each strand of the carbon weave. The Dune Pro carries tinted 15K carbon, rigid and powerful; the Venom, aluminised 24K carbon, tough and with a firm response for precision play.
What is the EVA Hypersoft core?
EVA Hypersoft is the medium-density rubber fitted in the Dune Pro and the Venom: excellent ball output and a comfortable feel, with absorption in defence and push when you accelerate your arm.
What does the hexagonal frame of the Alacrán bring?
The hexagonal frame increases structural rigidity and stability on impact: the racket doesn't deform on demanding shots and the response is more solid and consistent.
Do the new Alacrán generate spin?
Yes: both carry a hexagonal relief generated with resin on the faces that grips the ball on impact, to give more spin on bandejas, víboras and cut lobs.
Is Alacrán a Spanish brand?
Yes. Alacrán is the padel brand of Grupo Padelpoint, with Made in Spain design and manufacturing and a clear philosophy: high performance with the best possible materials.
Which players use Alacrán?
The Alacrán team is made up of Melania Merino, with the brand since 2025 and renewed for 2026, and Carmen Castillón, signed in July 2026. Both compete with the brand's gear.
Are the Dune Pro and the Venom suitable for women and men?
Yes: they are unisex rackets with an advanced profile. The choice is not about gender but about your game: attack with the Dune Pro, control with the Venom.
Are there more Alacrán rackets besides the Dune Pro and the Venom?
Yes: Alacrán has a range for every level, and the new generation includes more models that are arriving in the shop. In the Alacrán rackets category on tiendapadelpoint.com you can see the models and the stock of each one in real time.
Where can I see the availability of the new Alacrán?
On each racket's product page on tiendapadelpoint.com you have its up-to-date stock; plus, the buying module in this very post shows you live availability and lets you buy without leaving the blog.
Where to buy the Alacrán Dune Pro and Venom rackets?
At Tienda Padelpoint (tiendapadelpoint.com), a specialist padel shop with a physical store in La Nucía (Alicante) since 2003: both are in stock, with shipping in 24 working hours to mainland Spain and Portugal.
Get to know the Alacrán brand ↑ menu
About Alacrán · What is Alacrán and where does it come from?
Alacrán is Grupo Padelpoint's padel brand, a Spanish project with Made in Spain design and manufacturing. Its catalogue covers rackets for every level, with the Dune Pro and the Venom as the new premium benchmark for 2026.
About Alacrán · What does Made in Spain mean at Alacrán?
It means the brand designs and manufactures in Spain, betting on high performance with the best materials available, as its general manager, Víctor Pérez, sums up. That Spanish seal is one of its hallmarks against the big global brands.
About Alacrán · When were the new models presented?
The Dune Pro and the Venom were presented in May 2026 at Padel East Mallorca, with ambassador Melania Merino, and later reached the shop alongside the rest of the new Alacrán generation.
About Alacrán · Which players does Alacrán equip?
Alacrán is building a team of Spanish talent: Melania Merino, with the brand since 2025 and renewed for 2026, and Carmen Castillón, signed in July 2026 in the middle of her return to the tour.
About Alacrán · Are Alacrán products of professional quality?
Yes. The new generation fits top-level materials —15K and 24K carbon, hexagonal frame, EVA Hypersoft core, bidirectional carbon tubular reinforcement— and its rackets compete on the professional tour in the hands of the Alacrán team.
About Alacrán · Where can you buy Alacrán products?
At Tienda Padelpoint (tiendapadelpoint.com) you have the Alacrán rackets category with up-to-date stock, and the Alacrán catalogue with the brand's collection: the Dune Pro and the Venom, the entry range and the new arrivals as they land.
Questions from our customers ↑ menu
These are the most common questions our customers ask us about padel rackets in general, beyond the Dune Pro and the Venom.
How much does a padel racket weigh?
Most current rackets weigh between 350 and 385 grams: women's models tend to sit at the lower end of that range and men's at the upper end. The more weight, the more power and the less manoeuvrability; the less weight, the more control and the less arm fatigue. The exact weight of each model is on its product page.
How often should you change your padel racket?
There is no fixed rule: it depends on how much you play and how you look after it. A regular player (2-3 times a week) usually notices the change after one or two seasons. The clear signs are new vibrations on the shot, cracks in the frame or a loss of sound and feel.
What is the difference between a hard racket and a soft racket?
Hardness depends above all on the core. A denser one (hard) gives more precision and punch, but is less forgiving on off-centre hits; a softer one, like the EVA Hypersoft in the new Alacrán rackets, gives more comfort and ball output, with more tolerance for mistakes in exchange for a little bite.
Which racket balance is best for a beginner?
To start out, the usual advice is low or medium balance: it shifts the weight towards the handle, makes the racket easier to handle and widens the sweet spot, so you get more forgiveness on shots that are not centred. High balance is reserved for more advanced profiles already looking for punch.
Which racket shape is best: round, diamond or teardrop?
There is no "best" shape at all: it depends on your game. The round one has the lowest, most centred sweet spot, ideal for control; the diamond concentrates the weight up top and prioritises power; the teardrop, or hybrid shapes like the Dune Pro's, aim for a middle ground between the two.
Can you play padel with any racket?
In federated tournaments the racket has to meet the rules (maximum dimensions of 45.5 x 26 x 38 cm and a safety cord), but within those rules yes, any approved racket works. Choosing it according to your level and your game is not compulsory, but it improves performance and reduces the risk of strain injuries.
How do I know if a padel racket is good quality?
Look at the materials of the faces (carbon versus fibreglass), the stiffness of the frame, the type of core and whether the brand sets out the tech sheet properly. The new Alacrán rackets, for example, specify 15K or 24K carbon, a hexagonal frame and an EVA Hypersoft core: that level of detail is a good sign of a premium racket.
Which padel racket is best if I have elbow pain?
We are not medical professionals, and with persistent pain the first thing to do is see a specialist; but as a shop we usually point you towards rackets with a soft core, low balance and a frame that is not extremely stiff, which cushion the vibration of the impact better. Our team can advise you on your case.
Do padel rackets lose power or "get tired" over time?
Yes: although you cannot see it with the naked eye, the core and the resins degrade with impacts, heat and use, and the racket loses ball output and feel over the years. Looking after it well —frame protector, avoiding heat, gentle cleaning— extends that lifespan, but does not make it eternal.
Is it better to buy your padel racket online or in a physical shop?
Both have their advantages: the physical shop lets you try the feel and the weight in hand, and online usually has a wider range and more convenience. At Tienda Padelpoint you have both: a physical space in La Nucía (Alicante) and an online shop with fast shipping, and in both cases the advice of a team specialised in padel.
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Tienda Padelpoint verdict ↑ menu
The new Alacrán models are a statement of intent: Made in Spain padel with top-level materials. As a specialist team, we recommend the Dune Pro to advanced attacking players who want power without losing precision, and the Venom to those who build points from control and ball output. Two different routes to the same place: a premium racket with a Spanish seal.
Published on 30/07/2026. Post about the new Alacrán racket models: Dune Pro and Venom, with tinted 15K and aluminised 24K carbon, hexagonal frame and EVA Hypersoft core.
Play with the Made in Spain seal: the Alacrán Dune Pro and the Alacrán Venom are on tiendapadelpoint.com with real stock, fast shipping in 24 working hours to mainland Spain and Portugal, secure payment and the advice of a shop specialising only in padel. You have the whole range in the Alacrán rackets category, and if you want to keep browsing, here is the shop's full racket catalogue. Thank you very much for your visit and see you on court!
