Kuikma · 2026

Kuikma PR 990 Power Hard

The Kuikma PR 990 Power Hard is a diamond-shaped padel racket weighing 370–380 g with high balance and EVA Hard Black core. In our physics fit model, it rates 8/10 for Power and 2/10 for Comfort, best fitting players seeking high-leverage overhead smashing.

Official Technical Specifications

340g375g390g
FIT METER (0–10)
ControlPower: 8Power
FirmComfort: 2Comfort
Kuikma PR 990 Power Hard Technical Specs
BrandKuikma
Model & YearPR 990 Power Hard (2026)
Head Shapediamond
Weight Range370–380 g (13.2 oz)
Balance Pointhigh
Core MaterialEVA Hard Black (hard density)
Face CompositionCarbon 12K (carbon)
Frame Thickness38 mm (1.5 in)
Official MSRP Band$120–$145 USD
Target Skill Leveladvanced

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VERIFIED DATA

Specs last verified: 2026-10-15. Source: Official Kuikma Documentation. Spot an error? Report a correction within 48h.

Head · 2026

Extreme Pro

$280–$320MSRP band
340g372.5g390g
Shape
diamond
Weight
365–380 g
Balance
high
Core
hard (Power Foam Firm)
Face
Carbon 3K
FIT METER (0–10)
ControlPower: 8Power
FirmComfort: 2.2Comfort
✓ Who it fits
  • Aggressive net players and smashers looking for overhead leverage.
  • High-swing-speed players demanding direct ball response on hard smashes.
✕ Skip it if
  • Beginners or players prone to tennis elbow; sweet spot sits high.
  • Slow-paced baseline defenders needing free ball trampoline output.
Babolat · 2026

Technical Viper

$300–$350MSRP band
340g367.5g390g
Shape
diamond
Weight
360–375 g
Balance
high
Core
hard (X-EVA)
Face
Carbon 12K
FIT METER (0–10)
ControlPower: 8Power
FirmComfort: 2.5Comfort
✓ Who it fits
  • Aggressive net players and smashers looking for overhead leverage.
  • High-swing-speed players demanding direct ball response on hard smashes.
✕ Skip it if
  • Beginners or players prone to tennis elbow; sweet spot sits high.
  • Slow-paced baseline defenders needing free ball trampoline output.
Babolat · 2026

Technical Veron

$200–$240MSRP band
340g367.5g390g
Shape
diamond
Weight
360–375 g
Balance
high
Core
medium (Black EVA)
Face
Carbon Flex (Carbon + Fiberglass)
FIT METER (0–10)
ControlPower: 7.4Power
FirmComfort: 4.4Comfort
✓ Who it fits
  • Aggressive net players and smashers looking for overhead leverage.
✕ Skip it if
  • Beginners or players prone to tennis elbow; sweet spot sits high.
Calculated Fit8 Power · 2 Comfort
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