# Kombat Krakatoa 2.5 by Manu Martin 2026 specs and who it suits

> Kombat Krakatoa 2.5 by Manu Martin 2026: round shape, 360 to 370 g, low to medium balance. See who it suits, similar rackets and your AI match score.

Source: https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/kombat/krakatoa-2-5-by-manu-martin-2026
Last updated: 2026-09-29

The Kombat Krakatoa 2.5 by Manu Martin 2026 is a round padel racket with a medium-feel Black EVA core, weighing 360 to 370 g with low to medium balance. It plays as a control racket. Our match engine rates it best for intermediate all-rounders, at 89 out of 98.

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

- Round
- 360 to 370 g
- Low to medium balance
- 2026 season

## Who the Kombat Krakatoa 2.5 by Manu Martin 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 | **68** | Poor fit | #502 of 862 |
| Intermediate all-rounder | **89** | Good fit | #111 of 1214 |
| Intermediate, left side | **75** | Poor fit | #919 of 1214 |
| Intermediate, right side | **86** | Good fit | #143 of 1214 |
| Advanced attacker | **70** | Poor fit | #959 of 1214 |
| Elbow or arm trouble | **71** | Poor fit | #688 of 1165 |

## Kombat Krakatoa 2.5 by Manu Martin 2026 specs

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

| Spec | Kombat Krakatoa 2.5 by Manu Martin 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Shape | Round |
| Weight | 360 to 370 g |
| Balance | Low to medium |
| Core | Black EVA (medium) |
| Feel | Medium |
| Face | 12K Carbon |
| Frame | Carbon fiber |
| Playing style | Control |
| Season | 2026 |
| RRP | Not listed |

## What the specs mean on court

On the numbers, the Kombat Krakatoa 2.5 by Manu Martin 2026 makes most sense for intermediate all-rounders and intermediate right-side players. It is a weaker choice for beginners, intermediate left-side players, advanced attackers and players with elbow or arm trouble.

A round head keeps the sweet spot big and central. Mishits stay in play, and placement is easy; you supply the power on the smash yourself. The medium core is a compromise between comfort and a crisp response.

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.

## Rackets similar to the Kombat Krakatoa 2.5 by Manu Martin 2026

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

| Racket | Shape | Weight | Feel | RRP |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Kombat Fuji 2.5 by Manu Martin 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/kombat/fuji-2-5-by-manu-martin-2026) | Teardrop | 360 to 370 g | Medium | - |
| [Bullpadel BP10 EVO 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/bullpadel/bp10-evo-2025) | Round | 360 to 370 g | Medium-Soft | €119 |
| [Nox Equation Hard Advanced 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/nox/equation-hard-advanced-2026) | Round | 360 to 375 g | Medium-Hard | €125 |
| [Kombat Krakatoa 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/kombat/krakatoa-2025) | Teardrop | 350 to 370 g | Medium | €185 |
| [Nox Equation Advanced 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/nox/equation-advanced-2025) | Round | 360 to 375 g | Medium-Soft | €120 |
| [Kombat Fuji 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/kombat/fuji-2025) | Teardrop | 350 to 370 g | Medium | €185 |

## Check it against 1,417 other rackets

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## Questions about the Kombat Krakatoa 2.5 by Manu Martin 2026

### Is the Kombat Krakatoa 2.5 by Manu Martin 2026 good for beginners?

It scores 68 out of 98 for a beginner in our match engine, which is poor fit, ranking #502 of 862 eligible rackets. A rounder, softer racket will forgive more while your timing develops.

### Is the Kombat Krakatoa 2.5 by Manu Martin 2026 a power or a control racket?

It plays as a control racket. The round shape and low to medium balance keep the sweet spot low and central, which favours control and forgiveness.

### How heavy is the Kombat Krakatoa 2.5 by Manu Martin 2026?

The manufacturer lists it at 360 to 370 g. Most padel rackets sit between 350 and 375 g; this one is in the middle of that range.

### Is the Kombat Krakatoa 2.5 by Manu Martin 2026 good for tennis elbow?

For a player with arm trouble it scores 71 out of 98, poor fit. A softer core would absorb more of the impact. See a physio if the pain persists.