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
The story so far
11 milestones, from 2024 to 2026. Follow the ball.
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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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2024
Faces of the brand
LÕK presents Mike Yanguas (Hype) and Bea Caldera (Flow) as its two lead players.
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- 2024
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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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.

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 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
- Since 2024Mike YanguasLead player since launch, from Málaga, right side; uses the Maxx Hype Gen 2 and has the Yanguas World signature model. Still with LÕK at the Hexagon Cup in January 2026; later 2026 status not confirmed.
- Since 2024Bea CalderaFrom Valladolid; uses the Maxx Flow Gen 2. Still listed with LÕK in January 2026.
- Since 2024Franco Dal BiancoArgentine player signed in December 2024 as part of the A1 Padel deal; associated with the Carbon On Hype in October 2025. Current status not confirmed.
The range
- Since 2024Hype (attack)Attacking rackets with a higher balance; the second generation is Hype2. Maxx HypeMaxx Hype Gen 2 (Mike Yanguas)Maxx Hype2 Yanguas WorldCarb-On Hype
- Since 2024Flow (control)Control rackets for precise, defensive play; the second generation is Flow2. Maxx FlowMaxx Flow Gen 2 (Bea Caldera)Carb-On FlowEasy Flow
- Since 2025JungleGeneration Two range in fibreglass, flex fibre and memory EVA whose green centre piece doubles as a bottle opener. JungleJungle Lite
- Since 2024BallsPadel balls including the Accent ball and the Fresh Ball, official ball of the National Padel Series. AccentFresh Ball
- Since 2024Apparel, bags and accessoriesTechnical and lifestyle clothing, racket bags, backpacks, wristbands and socks. Racket Bag Maxx Gen 2Racket Bag One
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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