{"product_id":"lok-jungle","title":"Lok Jungle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLok Jungle 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Lok Jungle 2026 is a padel racket developed for advanced and competitive players who play attacking padel and want to apply pressure with tempo and impact. This model is clearly not an entry level racket, nor is it a control focused model. The Jungle 2026 is built to finish points and dominate the net game, with a set up geared towards power.\u003cbr\u003eThe Lok Jungle 2026 has an oversized diamond shape with a high positioned sweet spot and a high balance, which typically suits players who rely heavily on volleys, viboras and smashes. This makes the racket powerful in attack, but less forgiving than round or softer models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWhat type of player is this racket suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lok Jungle 2026 is built for players at an advanced level who take the initiative in the point. This racket suits left side players best who want to finish with overheads and apply pressure at the net, since the diamond shape and high balance give the most advantage there.\u003cbr\u003eThis racket can also work for right side players who play in a clearly more attacking way, frequently follow through to the net and consciously choose extra power over maximum control. For right side players who mainly build up the point, defend a lot and want a bigger margin for error, this model makes less sense due to the higher balance and power focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe (oversized) diamond shape and high sweet spot provide extra power on attacking shots, especially on overheads and volleys. The high balance helps generate more speed and weight on the ball, but makes the racket less manoeuvrable than models with a lower balance.\u003cbr\u003eThe hitting surface is built from 18K carbon and the core is a Custom EVA. Combined, this gives a medium hard to hard blade feel: the racket feels firm and direct, with a short contact time and plenty of response when you hit cleanly. This delivers power and stability, but also means the racket forgives less on off centre contact and offers less comfort than softer fibreglass models.\u003cbr\u003eThe weight sits around 360 to 375 grams, which adds to stability and hitting power, but it does require the player to actively accelerate the racket and handle it well in fast situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003ePlaying Feel and Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn court, the Lok Jungle 2026 feels powerful, direct and stable in attacking play. On volleys and overheads you benefit from the high balance and firm blade, especially when you make clean technical contact. In defensive situations the racket is less forgiving than control models, and it demands more technique to play with composure under pressure.\u003cbr\u003eThe Lok Jungle 2026 is therefore a clear choice for players who want to dominate through attack, with a racket that prioritises power and stability over comfort and maximum margin for error.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lok","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48476976283892,"sku":"LOK-J","price":515.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/2724\/1204\/files\/BullpaddelPindaro_13_1368fb52-0f9f-4c85-8042-fe20db7ae2fb.jpg?v=1780929607","url":"https:\/\/nz.justpadel.com\/products\/lok-jungle","provider":"Justpadel Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}