The end of the season is often a pivotal moment on the professional circuit, and not just in terms of player pairing changes. brand transfer market He too is making his way into the heart of current events, and Coki Nieto is now one of the main players in this. The Madrid player has made it official end of his collaboration with Babolat, putting an end to two years of partnership on the circuit Premier Padel.

The announcement was made directly by the player on his social media, in a deliberately measured message, without any hint of what was to come.
« Today, I am closing an important chapter. " he writes, before mentioning two intense seasonsmarked by daily work challenges, But also personal and sporting learningHe particularly emphasizes the trust received from the outset and the constant support of the teams who accompanied him throughout this period.

Two seasons of stability and recognition

Between 2024 and 2025, Coki Nieto established himself as one of the most consistent players on the world circuitNow installed in the top 8 internationalhe solidified his reputation as a player reliable, readable, and tactically very accomplishedA profile that is sometimes discreet in the media, but unanimously respected in the professional world.

The Madrid native has never hidden this uniqueness. He recently acknowledged that his style, often described as construction and patience game, was not always the most spectacular in the eyes of the general public. However, Perceptions have changed by 2025, with a broader recognition of its real contribution on the ground and its ability to help its partners progress.

The Counter Viper as an extension of his game

During this period, Coki Nieto played with the Babolat counter Viper, a racket identified for its balanced, control and versatility, perfectly aligned with its gaming identity: solidity at the base of the track, reading trajectories, tempo management et precise tactical choices.

This model has encountered a a real success with practitionersbenefiting from both his technical qualities and the image conveyed by the player. Without being a demonstrative player, Coki Nieto has become a credible reference for many amateur players seeking consistency and game intelligence.

A trajectory marked by strong choices

Before BabolatCoki Nieto had long been linked to StarVie, with which he had built a large part of his career. The structural difficulties encountered by the Spanish brand had led him to change courseopening the way to opportunity Babolat, which had then made him one of its major figuresalongside players with very different profiles.

Two years later, the player clearly considers the cycle complete.
« Those years left their mark on me as a player and as a person. " he emphasizes, referring to a pivotal moment in his career.

Towards a new racket, but overall continuity

If the separation with Babolat is now official. the sequel remains intentionally openNo brand has been officially announced yet, although several market players are closely monitoring the situation. In a sector where contracts are often long and lockedMovements remain rare at this ranking level.

One point, however, seems clear: the change would only concern the racketFor textiles and footwear, Coki Nieto continues its collaboration with Asics, with which he has just launched a new shoe modelconfirming the stability of this partnership.

Beyond the equipment, 2026 will mark a global turning point for the Madrid player. New equipment project, new sports association (well, not really, if he returns to Sanz), new responsibilities in an increasingly demanding circuit. At 27, Coki Nieto is entering a key phase of his career, where every choice is considered with a view to... consistency and long-term progress.

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.

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