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Racket comparison

Kombat Fuji 2.5 by Manu Martin 2026 vs Kombat Krakatoa 2.5 by Manu Martin 2026

Both rackets score closely in the catalogue; the specs below show where they differ.

Season
2026
2026
Shape
Tear
Round
Weight
360 - 370 gr
360 - 370 gr
Touch
Medium
Medium
Core
Red EVA
Black EVA
Faces
18K carbon
12K Carbon
Frame
Carbon fiber
Carbon fiber
Catalogue rating
7.7/10
7.6/10
Power
6.4/10
6.4/10
Control
8.5/10
8.3/10
Manoeuvrability
8.0/10
8.1/10
Rebound
7.6/10
7.4/10
Sweet spot
7.8/10
7.8/10
Strengths
  • Baseline control and depth
  • Easy handling in transitions
  • Reliable *bandeja* and *víbora*
  • Generous sweet spot
  • Stable, clean handling
  • Firm, controlled volleys
Tradeoffs
  • Not built for violent smashes
  • Needs clean contact under pressure
  • Less forgiving for soft-racket users
  • Not built for explosive smashes
  • Needs adaptation for beginners
  • Limited free attacking pop

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

  • The Kombat Fuji 2.5 by Manu Martin 2026 has a teardrop head, which usually balances power and control; the Kombat Krakatoa 2.5 by Manu Martin 2026 has a round head, which usually keeps the balance low for control and a forgiving sweet spot.

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