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

The Kombat Fuji 2.5 by Manu Martin 2026 scores higher for control; the Kombat Osorno 2.5 by Manu Martin 2026 for power and rebound.

Season
2026
2026
Shape
Tear
Tear
Weight
360 - 370 gr
360 - 370 gr
Touch
Medium
Medium-Soft
Core
Red EVA
Double-density EVA
Faces
18K carbon
18K carbon
Frame
Carbon fiber
Carbon fiber
Catalogue rating
7.7/10
7.9/10
Power
6.4/10
7.2/10
Control
8.5/10
8.0/10
Manoeuvrability
8.0/10
8.2/10
Rebound
7.6/10
8.1/10
Sweet spot
7.8/10
8.1/10
Strengths
  • Baseline control and depth
  • Easy handling in transitions
  • Reliable *bandeja* and *víbora*
  • Very maneuverable in defense
  • Generous sweet spot
  • Controlled *bandeja* and *víbora*
Tradeoffs
  • Not built for violent smashes
  • Needs clean contact under pressure
  • Less forgiving for soft-racket users
  • Limited explosive smash power
  • Overheads favor placement
  • Not for violent attacking

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 Fuji 2.5 by Manu Martin 2026 if you value control: its catalogue scores are higher (control 8.5 vs 8.0).
  • Choose the Kombat Osorno 2.5 by Manu Martin 2026 if you value power and rebound: its catalogue scores are higher (power 7.2 vs 6.4, rebound 8.1 vs 7.6).
  • The Kombat Osorno 2.5 by Manu Martin 2026 has the softer touch (Medium-Soft vs Medium), which is usually more comfortable and gives easier depth; the firmer Kombat Fuji 2.5 by Manu Martin 2026 rewards faster swings with more control at pace.

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