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Which padel racket should I choose?
Which padel racket should I choose? We want to help you with this here at Padel Xpert and that's why we have made a guide to choose the right padel racket to your level.It is important to play with a racket that fits the level you are at and what style of play you have. Therefore, we have made a guide that can help you find the right padel racket, using the techniques you need on the padel court.
Whether you are a beginner, experienced or professional, whether you are an offensive or a more defensive player, there is a racket for you and we will help you find it with this
guide.
Padel racket – What should I choose?
These things you should consider when choosing a new Padel racketar
padel tennis racket: • Which shape of the racket is best suited to my playing style?
• What surface should the racket have?
• What techniques and materials do I need?
• Which grip do I prefer?
• Which price range should I choose?
There are basic three different types of padel rackets for
adults:
The round padel racket
The round padel racket will give you a big sweet spot located in the middle of the racket, it will give you more control and make it easier for those who play to hit the ball clean and therefore make a sensible shot over the net. The balance/weight is often placed at the bottom of the racket and therefore gives a feeling of a low weight. Due to the large sweet spot and the increased control you get with a round racket, this racket is usually chosen by my beginners and exercisers. However, this does not mean that the round racket is not used by experienced players. Good padel players who already have a lot of speed in their strokes as well as a style of play where control is an important part can also use the round padel racket.
The diamond-shaped padel racket
The diamond-shaped racket often has a high balance and is heavy on the front, which means that the weight is placed high in the racket. This gives you extra power in your stroke and thus more speed, at the same time this racket feels a little heavier to play with than other types of rackets. In a diamond-shaped racket, the sweetspot is placed higher up on the blade of the racket and is thus more advanced to play with. This racket is typically chosen by experienced and talented players who want extra speed in their battles. The racket is especially dedicated to offensive players who can attack high up the net and want to smash the ball.
The drop-shaped padel racket
It can be a bit difficult to distinguish between the round and the drop-shaped racket as they are very similar. However, there are a few different differences in the features of the racket. The drop-shaped racket is a middle ground between the round and diamond-shaped rackets. The balance/weight is often placed in the middle of the blade and in this racket you get a good combination of speed and control. The sweetspot is placed a little in the middle and the racket therefore gives a little less control than the round racket but is easier to play with than the diamond-shaped racket. The drop-shaped racket is dedicated to a wide range of players, but is often chosen by slightly experienced padel players.
Junior padel racketJunior rackets are available in both round, drip and diamond form with the same features for adults. The difference in relation to adult rackets is above all the thickness of the racket. Junior racket is generally thinner and weighs less.surfaceOnce you've decided whether you want a round, diamond or drop-shaped padel racket, decide which surface of the racket fits your game. There are both smooth surfaces and coarser surfaces. If you are a beginner and do not yet have the best technique as well as the feeling with the ball, a racket with a smooth surface fits really well. If you are more experienced and can spin the ball or "slice" it, you should have a coarser surface that allows you to do this.
Material in a padel racketThere are major differences in the materials and techniques used in different rackets. This is, above all, what sets them apart.The coreThe hardness of the essence of a real padel tennis racket affects how the battle turns out. There is a difference between hardness in materials in different rackets. The core is typically made of EVA, which is a type of rubber or foam. In the more expensive rackets, combinations of several different types of foam are often used and this makes the racket more elastic and more controllable. In the cheaper rackets, a kind of foam or rubber is often used, which allows the racket to vary. It is up to the individual padel player what you prefer when it comes to hardness and here it is an
advantage to try different rackets to find out what you think is comfortable to play with. It also means that softer foam gives a better feeling with the ball, the racket is more elastic and you get more control.
The frameA padel racket frame is usually made of carbon, ball fiber or fiberglass. The cheapest rackets are usually made of cheaper materials such as ball fibre and fiberglass while the more expensive ones are made of carbon. Some frames can consist of a combination of several different materials. Carbon is a stronger material and therefore has longer durability.
WeightThe weight of a padel tennis racket is usually between 360 and 390 grams. The light rackets are in the weight class 360-375 grams and the heavier ones weigh between 375-390 grams. Typically, new padel players and women choose to play with lighter rackets as they are easier to handle. The heavy rackets are easier to handle. The heavy rackets are harder to handle but in return a heavy padel racket can provide extra punching power in your stroke.GripOn padel rackets there are not different sizes of the grip. All rackets come with a standard grip. However, many padel players choose to buy a wrap so that you get the thickness you prefer. There are several different lindens and it is recommended that you change your wind at regular intervals as they wear quickly. With a bought grip, you can notice a difference when you hit the ball. The wind also reduces the risk of injuries to the wrists, shoulders and elbow and there are many different possibilities.
Quality, technology and priceIt can be super difficult to choose a padel racket. There are so many to choose from and to the naked eye they resemble each other very much. But there are differences and it is clear that price and quality are linked. The prices of padel rackets start at around 500 SEK and go up to the most expensive models cost about 3000 SEK. But it is not always right to buy the most expensive racket and expect to get a racket that is best suited for its level.
If you're a beginner, it might not be right to buy an expensive racket that's full of techniques that you can't use
yet. It's about finding a racket you feel comfortable with and that has the techniques to help you further in your game. The most optimal thing is to try different rackets to see what you prefer. You have the opportunity to do this in PadelXpert's physical store in Odense where you can come and try out different rackets that are perfect for you in our test center.
See our full range of padel rackets BELOW You will see examples of a round racket, a diamond-shaped racket and, for example, a drop-shaped racket.
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