How to Choose a Padel Racquet

Whether you are buying your first padel racquet or not, it can sometimes feel overwhelming as the technology continues to improve and the variety of styles expand. We have put together a list of a few things to consider when choosing your padel racquet.

Shape and Balance

The main racquet shapes are Diamond (high balance – weight towards the top), Teardrop (medium balance, weight in the middle) and Round (low balance, weight towards the handle). Diamond padel racquets is very popular amongst professional padel players, they tend to be more powerful, but have a smaller sweet spot. They are best suited to players with an attacking style. If you are looking to use a diamond head shape for the first time, it is recommended to go for a lighter weight option to make the transition easier.

Teardrop padel racquets are most suited to intermediate players and offer a combination of power and control. The flexibility of this style of racquet means that everyone’s game can thrive with them.

Round head shape padel racquets are the best option for beginners or those wanting to maximise their shot control. Their low balance makes them easy to move and comfortable to play with. These racquets have bigger sweet spots and offers greater control but may lack power when compared to Teardrop or Diamond shape racquets.

Weight

The weights of the padel racquets we sell are between 350-375g and whilst this is a very small difference people tend to have specific preferences in this range. Generally, if you prefer a power game then a heavier racquet should lend itself to that. However, if you are new to padel or have any elbow/shoulder injury slight lighter racquets may be most suitable.

Hardness

The hardness of a padel racquet impacts how it feels when you hit the ball. A harder racquet tends to generate greater power, less feeling, and more vibrations up your arm. A softer racquet provides a feeling of greater control with less vibration. For beginners, it is best to focus on control over power and so a softer racquet would be more suitable. However, top tennis players tend to prefer harder racquets when they start playing padel.

We have a wide selection of premium yet affordable racquets available in our shop. If you are in doubt about which racquet to choose, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will help you as best we can.