ROUND OR DIAMOND, NOTHING BETWEEN
Lok padel rackets,
round or diamond, at four prices
Lok has one of the easiest ranges in padel to read: every model is either a round Flow for control or a diamond Hype for power, at four price levels. There is not one teardrop in the catalogue. Every Lok we track is from 2024 or later.
- 25 models
- 25 from 2023 on
- €110 to €300
- 2 sponsored pros
THE RANGE
The Lok lines,
and what each is for
Lok has 25 models in the catalogue. Almost all of them belong to one of these families, so knowing the families is most of the work.
| Line | What it is for |
|---|---|
| Flow | The round control line, at every price level. |
| Hype | The diamond power line, at every price level. Mike Yanguas plays the Maxx Hype. |
| Maxx | The top price level, with an 18K carbon face. |
| Carbon | The level below Maxx, with a 6K carbon face. Sold as Carb-on in 2024. |
| Easy | The mid-price level, carbon and fibreglass, with soft cores. |
| Be | The entry level, fibreglass and soft, at about €110 RRP. |
| Jungle | A separate diamond frame for attacking players, in a carbon version and a lighter fibreglass Lite. |
WHAT MAKES LOK DIFFERENT
Two shapes, four prices,
no teardrops
Lok has built its range as a simple grid. Every racket is either a Flow, which is round and built for control, or a Hype, which is diamond and built for power, and each comes at four price levels: Be, Easy, Carbon and Maxx. The Jungle sits outside the grid as a second diamond for attacking players. Mike Yanguas plays the Maxx Hype, and his signature edition is the most visible Lok on the tour.
All 25 Lok rackets we track are from 2024 or later, so this is one of the most current ranges on this site. 56% are diamond and 44% round, and there is not one teardrop. EVA is the most common core, and 14 of the 25 frames are marked soft or medium-soft. Faces go from fibreglass on the Be models to carbon and fibreglass on the Easy, 6K carbon on the Carbon and 18K carbon on the Maxx. Prices run from €110 to €300, with a median of €180.
The grid makes Lok easy to buy if you know your side. A right-side player who builds points should pick a Flow at their budget; the Easy Flow and Carbon Flow both carry sweet-spot ratings near 9. A left-side player who finishes points should pick a Hype. If you are not sure which side you are, the lack of a teardrop is the one gap in the range, and a teardrop from another brand is the safer choice.
CURRENT MODELS
Lok rackets
compared on specs
The most recent Lok models, newest first: shape, weight, balance, core, face material, price band and the level each one is built for. The name under a model is the professional who plays with it.
| Model | Shape | Weight | Balance | Core | Surface | Price band | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lok Maxx Flow Gen 2 2026 | Round | 360 to 375 g | Medium | EVA (medium-hard) | Carbon | Pro€300 | Intermediate to advanced |
| Lok Carbon Flow Gen 2 2026 | Round | 360 to 375 g | Medium | EVA (medium) | Carbon | Premium€250 | Intermediate |
| Lok Maxx Hype Gen 2 2026 Mike YanguasMike Yanguas | Diamond | 360 to 375 g | High | EVA (medium-hard) | Carbon | Pro€300 | Advanced |
| Lok Carbon Hype Fdb Gen 2 2026 | Diamond | 360 to 375 g | High | EVA (medium) | Carbon | Premium€250 | Advanced |
| Lok Carbon Hype Gen 2 2026 | Diamond | 360 to 375 g | High | EVA (medium) | Carbon | Premium€250 | Advanced |
| Lok Maxx Hype Gen 2 2026 Yanguas WorldÁlex Ruiz | Diamond | 360 to 375 g | High | EVA (medium-hard) | Carbon | Pro€300 | Advanced |
| Lok Easy Flow Gen 2 2026 | Round | 360 to 375 g | Low to medium | EVA (medium-soft) | Carbon | Mid€180 | Beginner to intermediate |
| Lok Jungle 2026 | Diamond | 360 to 375 g | High | EVA (medium-hard) | Carbon | Pro€300 | Advanced |
| Lok Easy Hype Gen 2 2026 | Diamond | 360 to 375 g | Medium to high | EVA (medium-soft) | Carbon | Mid€180 | Advanced |
| Lok Jungle Lite 2026 | Diamond | 360 to 375 g | Medium to high | EVA (medium-soft) | Fibreglass | Mid€180 | Advanced |
| Lok Be Flow Gen 2 Pink-Green 2026 | Round | 360 to 375 g | Low to medium | EVA (medium-soft) | Fibreglass | Entry€110 | Beginner to intermediate |
| Lok Be Flow Gen 2 Yellow-Blue 2026 | Round | 360 to 375 g | Low | EVA (medium-soft) | Fibreglass | Entry€110 | Beginner to intermediate |
Weight is the manufacturer's stated range. Balance is where the mass sits: low means towards the handle, high means towards the head. Price band is the recommended retail price in euros (entry under 120, mid 120 to 200, premium 200 to 300, pro over 300); UK street prices are usually lower. Level is our reading of the shape, balance and core, not a rule.
BY SHAPE
Which shape
do you need?
Round: Lok Maxx Flow Gen 2 2026
Lok has 11 round models. This shape suits the right side, players who build points, anyone still developing their timing, and anyone protecting an arm. Our current pick from the range is the Lok Maxx Flow Gen 2 2026, at around €300.
Diamond: Lok Maxx Hype Gen 2 2026 Mike Yanguas
Lok has 14 diamond models. This shape suits advanced attacking players who finish points with the smash and hit the middle of the strings consistently. Our current pick from the range is the Lok Maxx Hype Gen 2 2026 Mike Yanguas, at around €300.
HOW TO CHOOSE
Buying a Lok
without buying the wrong one
Brand is the last thing that should decide a padel racket, and the first thing most people decide. Once you are inside a range, three specs settle the question.
Shape decides forgiveness
Round puts the sweet spot in the middle of the face where you actually hit the ball. Diamond moves it up towards the tip, which buys power and costs you every off-centre shot. Teardrop sits between the two and is the right answer for most club players. Lok covers round, diamond, so you do not need to leave the brand to change shape.
Core decides comfort
Soft cores hold the ball longer, forgive a slow swing and transmit less shock to the elbow. Hard EVA cores are more powerful and more precise but punish poor timing. If you have ever had tennis elbow, this single spec matters more than shape, weight and brand combined.
Your side matters more than your level
The left side finishes points and usually wants a higher balance. The right side builds points and covers the middle, so it usually wants a larger sweet spot. Two players of the same level on opposite sides should not buy the same racket.
Then let the data narrow it
The table above is the fastest filter: read down the shape, balance and core columns before you look at a single price, and the level column tells you who each frame was built for. Our racket finder does this across all 1,418 rackets in seven questions, and if you have run a match analysis it uses your real technique scores instead of your own estimate of your level. If you are still choosing between brands, start with our guide to the best padel rackets or, for a first racket, the beginner picks.
FAQ
Questions about
Lok rackets
What is the difference between Lok Flow and Lok Hype?
Shape and purpose. Flow rackets are round with a low or medium balance, built for control and a large sweet spot. Hype rackets are diamond with a higher balance, built for power. At the same price level, the Flow has the larger sweet spot and the Hype the higher power rating.
What racket does Mike Yanguas use?
The Lok Maxx Hype, a diamond frame with an 18K carbon face. The 2026 Gen 2 version carries a 9.6 power rating in the catalogue. As with every pro frame, it is built for a professional smash, not for a club player learning one.
Which Lok racket should a beginner buy?
A Be Flow or an Easy Flow. Both are round with soft cores, and the Easy Flow has one of the largest sweet-spot ratings of any racket at its price. Avoid the Hype models until your timing is reliable.
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