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Kombat Arenal 2.5 by Manu Martin 2026 vs Kombat Teide 2025

The Kombat Arenal 2.5 by Manu Martin 2026 scores higher for manoeuvrability; the Kombat Teide 2025 for power.

Season
2026
2025
Shape
Diamond
Diamond
Weight
350 - 360 gr
350 - 370 gr
Touch
Medium
Medium
Core
High-recovery Black EVA
Medium hardness Blue EVA
Faces
18K carbon
Blue Carbon 18K
Frame
Carbon fiber
Carbon fiber
Catalogue rating
7.7/10
7.8/10
Power
7.9/10
8.5/10
Control
7.9/10
7.9/10
Manoeuvrability
7.9/10
7.3/10
Rebound
7.5/10
7.5/10
Sweet spot
7.4/10
7.6/10
Strengths
  • Clear volley punch
  • Solid *bandeja* stability
  • Good ball output
No strengths recorded yet.
Tradeoffs
  • Compact sweet spot
  • Defense needs early prep
  • Low balls feel demanding
No tradeoffs recorded yet.

Scores are editorial catalogue ratings out of 10 from the source reviews, not customer reviews. Prices and stock haven’t been checked.

Which suits whom

  • Choose the Kombat Arenal 2.5 by Manu Martin 2026 if you value manoeuvrability: its catalogue scores are higher (manoeuvrability 7.9 vs 7.3).
  • Choose the Kombat Teide 2025 if you value power: its catalogue scores are higher (power 8.5 vs 7.9).
  • The Kombat Arenal 2.5 by Manu Martin 2026 has the lighter listed weight (350 - 360 gr vs 350 - 370 gr), which helps handling and arm comfort over long matches.

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