18K X Hard Cybershape Gen 2 has been developed for the experienced competitive player who want maximal stiffness, explosive acceleration, and a direct response. The extra-hard core creates immediate energy transfer and a distinct contact with the ball when you attack.

18K Carbon Duplex offers excellent precision, even at speed, and the large sweet spot helps you maintain accuracy – throughout your follow-through.

Explosive power. Immediate response. Built for players who have already mastered control.

The Cybershape Gen 2 didn’t begin on the drawing board. It was born on the court.

We’ve listened to players, collected feedback from training and matches, and taken the insights we’ve gathered to the drawing board. The results: a refined construction with more rounded corners, smoother transitions, and reinforced areas to create a more robust whole.

The redesigned neck improves ergonomics and offers more room for a two-handed grip, and every detail has been developed with a clear purpose: improved feel, durability, and playing experience – so you can feel the difference.

It’s how we develop our products at STIGA – close to the players and the game, and with an unflagging dedication to making Cybershape even better.

BIGGER SWEET SPOT.
LESS AIR RESISTANCE.

The unique Cybershape design gives you a larger hitting surface and a higher sweet spot, while the aerodynamic shape reduces air resistance — giving you more consistent, faster and more powerful shots.

WHEN YOU WANT MORE FROM EVERY SHOT

The 18K X Hard Cybershape Gen 2 is the most uncompromising racket in the 18K series. Developed for experienced competition players with the technique and timing required to make the most of an extremely stiff racket, it’s built for explosive acceleration, direct response, and an offensive game where every opportunity can be decisive. This isn’t the racket that will help you create more speed. It’s the racket that rewards you when you’ve already mastered that skill.

MAXIMAL RESPONSE

The extra-hard core creates immediate energy transfer and a distinct contact with the ball. With 18K Carbon Duplex, you’ll have a hitting surface that reacts instantly when you attack. It also provides clear feedback, even for the fastest strokes. The result: less shock absorption, more response, and maximal rewards when you make perfect contact with the ball.

WHEN EXPERIENCE SHAPES THE NEXT GENERATION

Generation 2’s new shape isn’t just for the fun of it. It’s the result of feedback from the players who have tested the limits of the first generation. We’ve taken this feedback to our development team, and have used it to refine the racket design. More rounded corners, smoother transitions, and reinforced areas create a more robust whole, while the redesigned neck improves ergonomics and offers more room for two-handed grips.

The large Cybershape sweet spot also offers a larger effective hitting surface that’s higher up on the racket, helping you to maintain precision – even in your follow-through.

DON’T HOLD BACK

18K X Hard is built for players who already have control in their game – and who want to make the most of their skills. Explosive power. Immediate response. No unnecessary compromises.

What does this mean? At STIGA Sports, we want you to feel completely confident in your choice of padel racket. We understand that you want to test, feel and squeeze the racket before you decide. That's why we now offer the exclusive opportunity to test our padel rackets for 30 days. If you like the rackets, keep them! If not, return them to us and get your money back.

How does it work?

1. Choose your rackets:Add up to two padel rackets to your basket and complete your order.

2. Test Play: Once you receive the rackets, we recommend that you test them properly, as it takes some time on the court before you get a feel for the playing characteristics of a new racket.

3. Make up your mind: If you like the rackets, keep them. If not, return them to us within 30 days of ordering.

4. Easy return: If you decide to return, make sure the rackets are in acceptable condition and return them to us. Please note that an administration fee of 20 £ will be added and deducted from the refund.

Read the full terms and conditions and get answers to frequently asked questions by clicking here.

If you choose to buy via the STIGA Sports showroom/store at Götgatan 105, Södermalm Stockholm, you have the opportunity to return the racket and get your money back against a receipt.

Enjoy free shipping within the EU and UK for orders over €/£ 100.00.*

*Applies to orders under 20kg. Bulky products, including table tennis tables, will incur additional shipping charges based on their weight and size. More details are available at checkout.

For further information, please refer to our articles on Shipment & Returns policy.