XCALION Infinity X1 Power Padel Racket 2027

The XCALION INFINITY X1 is built for power. It's a new model that grows out of the UNUM H1 and UNUM+ H1 and adds Xcalion's ALMA INFINITY carbon: a progressive feel, precision, more power on flat smashes and a loud, explosive sound.

It's balanced differently to the Infinity H2, with the weight sitting higher in the head. That makes it ideal for technical players who want power with real precision and are used to diamond shapes or high-balance rackets. Even so, it's only 326g without the grip or wrist strap, far lighter than most power rackets.

The ALMA INFINITY face is hard and precise, with more ball output than a traditional racket of the same hardness, over a Black Medium EVA core.

Why Xcalion? They come from aerospace. ALMA carbon took 11 years of R&D at their technology centre in Madrid and is laid up by robot, not by hand. Xcalion say it gives up to 5x the impact resistance and up to 3x the durability of standard carbon while saving 30 to 50g, and the material is endorsed by the European Space Agency. Every model uses the same one-piece monocoque frame with no added plastic parts, and Xcalion's FLOW BALANCE idea uses that saved weight to put the balance where each model needs it.

Our honest take: the most aggressive racket in the range. If you already swing a head-heavy diamond and want something lighter that still hits hard, this is it.

• Weight: 326g without grip or wrist strap
• Plays like: a diamond, high-balance power racket
• Balance: medium-high
• Feel: hard
• Face: ALMA INFINITY carbon
• Core: Black Medium EVA
• Surface: wear-resistant 3D XC texture
• Construction: one-piece monocoque frame, no added plastic parts
• In the box: the INFINITY KIT, an interchangeable wrist strap with wristband, a padded grip, an overgrip and a protector
• Custom option: pick your design and colours and add a name, made to order
• Designed and made at Xcalion's Technology Centre in Madrid, Spain