# Drop Shot Flame Soft 2026 specs and who it suits

> Drop Shot Flame Soft 2026: teardrop shape, 350 to 370 g, low to medium balance, €280 RRP. See who it suits, similar rackets and your AI match score.

Source: https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/drop-shot/flame-soft-2026
Last updated: 2026-09-29

The Drop Shot Flame Soft 2026 is a teardrop padel racket with a medium-soft-feel EVA Soft Low Density core, weighing 350 to 370 g with low to medium balance. It plays as a control racket and lists at €280 RRP. Our match engine rates it best for players with elbow or arm trouble, at 87 out of 98.

By [Ruzgar Yesil](https://padelaiapp.com/about), Padel AI. Updated 29 September 2026.

- Teardrop
- 350 to 370 g
- Low to medium balance
- €280 RRP
- 2026 season

## Who the Drop Shot Flame Soft 2026 is right for

Our match engine scores every racket for six player types, the same engine as the [AI racket finder](https://padelaiapp.com/features/padel-racket-finder). 98 is the ceiling. The rank is its position among all rackets for that player.

| Player | Score /98 | Verdict | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Beginner | **76** | Good fit | #131 of 862 |
| Intermediate all-rounder | **89** | Good fit | #111 of 1214 |
| Intermediate, left side | **84** | Workable | #344 of 1214 |
| Intermediate, right side | **84** | Workable | #317 of 1214 |
| Advanced attacker | **79** | Workable | #508 of 1214 |
| Elbow or arm trouble | **87** | Excellent fit | #39 of 1165 |

## Drop Shot Flame Soft 2026 specs

Manufacturer specifications. Price is the euro RRP; UK street prices are usually lower.

| Spec | Drop Shot Flame Soft 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Shape | Teardrop |
| Weight | 350 to 370 g |
| Balance | Low to medium |
| Core | EVA Soft Low Density |
| Feel | Medium-Soft |
| Face | 12K carbon fiber |
| Frame | Carbon fiber |
| Playing style | Control |
| Season | 2026 |
| RRP | €280 (premium band) |

## What the specs mean on court

On the numbers, the Drop Shot Flame Soft 2026 makes most sense for players with elbow or arm trouble, intermediate all-rounders and beginners.

A teardrop head is the middle ground: a little more reach and power than a round frame, a bigger sweet spot than a diamond. The softer core holds the ball longer and gives easy depth at slow swing speeds, at the cost of some precision on hard hits.

These scores assume the answers of a typical player of each type. The [free racket finder](https://padelaiapp.com/features/padel-racket-finder#finder) scores it for your own answers, and the Padel AI app goes further: film one match and it scores your real technique, then re-ranks all 1,418 rackets for the way you actually play. Compare the rest of the range on our [Drop Shot rackets](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/drop-shot) page.

## Rackets similar to the Drop Shot Flame Soft 2026

The closest current rackets in our catalogue by shape, feel, weight, price and how they play.

| Racket | Shape | Weight | Feel | RRP |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Drop Shot Explorer Soft Women 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/drop-shot/explorer-soft-women-2026) | Teardrop | 350 to 370 g | Medium | €210 |
| [Drop Shot Axion Attack Soft 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/drop-shot/axion-attack-soft-2026) | Teardrop | 350 to 370 g | Medium-Soft | €280 |
| [Bullpadel Elite Woman 2026 Gemma Triay](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/bullpadel/elite-woman-2026-gemma-triay) | Teardrop | 350 to 360 g | Medium-Soft | €270 |
| [Black Crown Special Elite 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/black-crown/special-elite-2026) | Teardrop | 355 to 370 g | Medium | €280 |
| [Nox AT10 Pro Cup Soft 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/nox/at10-pro-cup-soft-2026) | Teardrop | 360 to 375 g | Medium-Soft | €200 |
| [Black Crown Patron Gold 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/black-crown/patron-gold-2025) | Teardrop | 355 to 370 g | Medium | €260 |

## Check it against 1,417 other rackets

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## Questions about the Drop Shot Flame Soft 2026

### Is the Drop Shot Flame Soft 2026 good for beginners?

It scores 76 out of 98 for a beginner in our match engine, which is good fit, ranking #131 of 862 eligible rackets. It is a sensible first racket.

### Is the Drop Shot Flame Soft 2026 a power or a control racket?

It plays as a control racket. The teardrop shape and low to medium balance sit between round and diamond, trading a little forgiveness for some extra power.

### How heavy is the Drop Shot Flame Soft 2026?

The manufacturer lists it at 350 to 370 g. Most padel rackets sit between 350 and 375 g; this one is in the middle of that range.

### Is the Drop Shot Flame Soft 2026 good for tennis elbow?

For a player with arm trouble it scores 87 out of 98, excellent fit. The softer core absorbs more of the impact. See a physio if the pain persists.

### How much does the Drop Shot Flame Soft 2026 cost?

The recommended retail price is €280. UK shops usually sell below RRP, and the price drops further once the next season's model arrives.