LÕK

LÕK (also written LOK) is a Spanish padel brand launched in February 2024 by AFP Group, the Madrid company that holds the global adidas padel licence.

  • Founded 2024
  • Madrid, Spain
  • Played by Mike Yanguas
LÕK: Players page image

The story so far

11 milestones, from 2024 to 2026. Follow the ball.

  1. 2024

    Brand launch

    AFP Group launches LÕK on 1 February in more than ten countries with eight rackets and Mike Yanguas as lead player.

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  2. 2024

    Faces of the brand

    LÕK presents Mike Yanguas (Hype) and Bea Caldera (Flow) as its two lead players.

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  3. 2024

    Apparel range

    LÕK launches technical clothing, lifestyle wear and accessories in October.

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  4. 2024

    First LÕK club

    Santo Padel in Vicálvaro, Madrid, becomes the first LÕK club.

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  5. 2024

    A1 Padel deal

    LÕK becomes official apparel brand of the A1 Padel circuit for 2025 and 2026 and signs Franco Dal Bianco.

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  6. 2025

    SNP official ball and award

    At the Padel World Summit LÕK is announced as official ball of the National Padel Series, and the Be Flow wins the beginner Best Padel Award.

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  7. 2025

    Ukrainian federation sponsor

    LÕK becomes official sponsor of the Ukrainian Padel Federation for the FIP Euro Padel Cup in Madrid.

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  8. 2025

    Generation Two

    Hype2, Flow2 and the new Jungle range launch in October, the Jungle with a built-in bottle opener.

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  9. 2025

    Yanguas World racket

    The Maxx Hype2 Yanguas World signature racket is released in December.

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  10. 2026

    World Padel Awards nominations

    LÕK is nominated for Best Ball 2025 and Most Innovative 2025 at the World Padel Awards.

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  11. 2026

    Hexagon Cup 2026

    LÕK runs a stand and the Hexagon Challenge in Madrid, with Yanguas and Caldera both competing.

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Heritage

LÕK was created by AFP Group (All For Padel, S.L.), a Madrid-registered company that designs and sells padel rackets, accessories and courts and holds the exclusive worldwide adidas licence for padel. At launch, the press release described AFP as having more than ten years of experience, a presence in 49 countries and turnover of 44 million euros in 2023.

The brand was launched on 1 February 2024 in more than ten countries at the same time. The first collection had eight rackets: four Hype models for attacking players and four Flow models for control players, covering beginner to professional level, plus bags, backpacks, technical clothing, lifestyle wear and accessories.

LÕK: Homepage header image
Homepage header image

The name is written with an accent over the O. LÕK says the accent stands for young players around the world who share the same values, and its stated mission is to inspire young players of any level to enjoy padel and improve their game.

Its lead player from day one was Mike Yanguas, the right-side player from Málaga, who moved from Varlion to LÕK. Bea Caldera from Valladolid became the face of the Flow range, using the Maxx Flow, while Yanguas uses the Maxx Hype.

Every LÕK racket is built around the Asymmetric Heart, an uneven throat design that the brand says adds stability and swing speed. Other recurring features include Gradual Face stepped layers to reduce vibration, 3D Spin Lines and a green memory EVA rubber.

LÕK: Padel rackets category image
Padel rackets category image

From autumn 2024 the brand expanded beyond rackets. It launched technical and lifestyle apparel in October 2024, named Santo Padel in Madrid as the first LÕK club, and in December 2024 became official apparel brand of the A1 Padel circuit for 2025 and 2026, signing Argentine Franco Dal Bianco.

Balls became a second pillar. LÕK was announced as official ball of the National Padel Series (SNP), Spain's large amateur team competition, at the Padel World Summit in May 2025, and renewed for 2025 with the LÕK Fresh Ball. At the same Summit the Be Flow won the beginner category at the Best Padel Awards 2025.

In July 2025 LÕK became official sponsor of the Ukrainian Padel Federation for the FIP Euro Padel Cup in Madrid. In October 2025 it released Generation Two (Hype2, Flow2 and a new Jungle range whose green centre piece doubles as a bottle opener), followed by a Heineken 0.0 limited collection and the Maxx Hype2 Yanguas World signature racket in December 2025.

LÕK: Hype range banner
Hype range banner

LÕK was nominated for Best Ball (Accent ball) and Most Innovative (Jungle racket) at the 2025 World Padel Awards, and in early 2026 ran a stand and a one-point challenge at the Hexagon Cup in Madrid, where Yanguas and Caldera both played.

On court

The range

Technology

Asymmetric Heart
Asymmetric throat whose lateral steps add rigidity and stability and, the brand says, increase swing speed.
Asymmetric Heart EVO
Reinforced version used on the Jungle, with a green centre piece that absorbs vibration and works as a bottle opener.
Gradual Face
Stepped layers at the top and bottom of the faces that help reduce vibration on impact.
3D Spin Lines
Diagonal raised lines 7 mm apart that add spin and control.
Custom EVA
Memory rubber core, coloured green, designed for power and energy return.
Dynamic Holes System
Progressive hole pattern to improve ball output and acceleration.
Vibration Groove
Feature that channels vibration away from the hand.
Carbon Reinforcements
Carbon in key areas to extend durability.
Comfy Wristband
Wrist strap designed for comfort and secure handling.

Honours

  • Be Flow won the beginner category at the Best Padel Awards 2025 (Padel World Summit, Barcelona).
  • Maxx Hype selected in the Best 25 Guide 2025 in the Hybrid Power category.
  • Nominated for Best Ball 2025 (Accent) and Most Innovative 2025 (Jungle) at the World Padel Awards.
  • Official apparel brand of the A1 Padel circuit for 2025 and 2026.
  • Official ball of the National Padel Series (SNP), renewed for 2025.
  • Official sponsor of the Ukrainian Padel Federation (2025).
  • Mike Yanguas was ranked 9th in Premier Padel when the brand profiled him in September 2024.
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