Guides
What the specs mean.
Shape, balance, weight and core: what you feel of them on court. Each guide links to the rackets it covers.
Buying
Which padel racket fits me?
Four questions. That's all you need to pick the right one from 625 rackets. Here you can read what those questions are and in what order to ask them.
6 min read · Read the guide →BasicsRound, teardrop or diamond: which racket shape suits you?The shape decides where the sweet spot sits and how the weight is spread. Three shapes, three kinds of player.2 min readBuyingNew model or last year's? Same racket, lower priceOf the 131 generation pairs in the index, 9 are identical on paper. New color, same specs. Buy the old model and pay less.4 min readTech explainedWhy padel rackets come with a weight range, not a weight360 to 375 g. Why brands rarely give one number, what 15 grams means on court, and how to get the racket you want.2 min readArm and bodyPadel racket for tennis elbow: what helps and what does notA racket does not cure a sore elbow, but the wrong one makes it worse. What to look for, and what to skip.2 min readBuyingYour first padel racket: a good one for under € 100You do not need a € 300 racket to start. What matters for a first racket, and which ones score best for under € 100.1 min readBuyingLight padel rackets: who they suit and which to pickA light racket is quick in your hand and easy on a tired arm. It also gives up some power. How to find the right one.1 min readBuyingPadel rackets for women: do you need a women's model?Women's models are usually lighter and softer. Sometimes that is exactly right, sometimes a regular racket suits you better.1 min read