The Drop Shot Explorer Pro Attack is Lucas Campagnolo’s signature racket — a ~365g teardrop with 24K Twill carbon faces and a medium-high balance, built for advanced players who want a dynamic, aggressive blend of power and control.
The Explorer Pro Attack is the weapon of Drop Shot’s Lucas Campagnolo. The teardrop shape and medium-high balance aim for a blend of power and control, while 24K Twill carbon faces over an EVA Pro high-density core deliver a quick, solid response. Drop Shot’s Smart Holes System and a cork cushion grip round out a serious performance package.
This review covers its build, specs and on-court feel, and who it’s for. See also our best Drop Shot padel rackets guide, or browse all our padel gear reviews.
Drop Shot Explorer Pro Attack at a glance
Why it wins: Lucas Campagnolo’s teardrop weapon — 24K Twill carbon faces and a medium-high balance blend power and control for an aggressive all-court game. (~$200)
- Teardrop shape — power and control
- 24K Twill carbon faces
- EVA Pro high-density core
- Medium-high balance — Campagnolo’s racket
Main features of the Drop Shot Explorer Pro Attack
The Explorer Pro Attack is Campagnolo’s all-court power frame:
- Teardrop shape balancing power and control
- 24K Twill carbon faces for a quick, solid response
- EVA Pro high-density core for controlled power
- Medium-high balance for an aggressive feel
- Smart Holes + Twin Tubular carbon frame
Specification of the Drop Shot Explorer Pro Attack
Here are the full specs of the Drop Shot Explorer Pro Attack:
- Shape: Teardrop
- Weight: ~360–370 g
- Balance: Medium-high
- Core: EVA Pro (high density)
- Faces: 24K Twill Carbon
- Player level: Advanced
- Type of play: Power / all-round
- Pro: Lucas Campagnolo
Our review of the Drop Shot Explorer Pro Attack
The Explorer Pro Attack is a demanding but rewarding all-court racket. The teardrop shape and medium-high balance give it genuine attacking pop while keeping more forgiveness than a pure diamond, and the 24K Twill carbon faces deliver a quick, solid response. The EVA Pro core keeps the power controlled rather than wild.
It’s a solid, rigid frame that asks for clean technique and a confident swing — players who aren’t used to its solidity will feel it — but the payoff for an advanced player is a versatile weapon that attacks hard and defends better than a diamond.
Pros
- Versatile power and control
- Quick 24K carbon response
- More forgiving than a diamond
- Campagnolo pedigree
Cons
- Solid, demanding feel
- Advanced players only
- Premium price
Who is the Drop Shot Explorer Pro Attack for?
The Explorer Pro Attack is for advanced all-court players who want an aggressive teardrop with power and control — and for Lucas Campagnolo fans. Improvers should start gentler; see our intermediate guide.
How the Drop Shot Explorer Pro Attack plays
On all-court play it’s strong — real attacking pop, with more forgiveness than a diamond on defence.
On smashes the teardrop and 24K faces deliver solid pace, just short of a pure power diamond.
Drop Shot Explorer Pro Attack vs the alternatives
It’s a more all-round, forgiving option than Drop Shot’s diamond Furia Attack, and a more aggressive frame than the round Conqueror Control. Against the Canyon Pro Attack it’s the teardrop, all-court alternative to that diamond.
Is the Drop Shot Explorer Pro Attack worth it?
For an advanced all-court player who wants Campagnolo’s versatile teardrop weapon, the Explorer Pro Attack is worth it — you get pro-level 24K carbon and genuine all-court ability. It’s too demanding for improvers, who should look at the Conqueror line.
Conclusion
The Drop Shot Explorer Pro Attack is a versatile advanced weapon — the teardrop shape and 24K Twill carbon faces blend real attacking power with more forgiveness than a diamond. It’s a solid, demanding frame that rewards clean technique, and for an aggressive all-court player or a Campagnolo fan, it’s one of Drop Shot’s most complete palas.
A versatile advanced teardrop. Compare it with the other flagships in our advanced padel rackets guide and the full best padel rackets roundup.
Lucas Sánchez is the founder of SimplePadel. Born and raised in Spain, Lucas has been living in the US and UK for the last 20 years and currently calls Miami his home. While he’s never played professionally, the dream is still alive.
Lucas loves nothing more than playing (and talking) about padel, and he considers himself lucky to have a wife and family that share his love for the game.