# What the specs mean.

> Plain guides to padel rackets: shape, balance, weight, core and what they mean on court.

- URL: https://padell.io/guides/
- Language: en
- Site: padell.io (https://padell.io/)

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Guides

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 →](https://padell.io/guides/which-padel-racket/)

[Basics **Round, 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 read](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-shapes/) [Buying **New model or last year's? Same racket, lower price** Of 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 read](https://padell.io/guides/last-years-padel-racket/) [Tech explained **Why padel rackets come with a weight range, not a weight** 360 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 read](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-weight-range/) [Arm and body **Padel racket for tennis elbow: what helps and what does not** A racket does not cure a sore elbow, but the wrong one makes it worse. What to look for, and what to skip. · 2 min read](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-tennis-elbow/) [Buying **Your first padel racket: a good one for under € 100** You do not need a € 300 racket to start. What matters for a first racket, and which ones score best for under € 100. · 1 min read](https://padell.io/guides/first-padel-racket-under-100/) [Buying **Light padel rackets: who they suit and which to pick** A 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 read](https://padell.io/guides/light-padel-rackets/) [Buying **Padel 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](https://padell.io/guides/padel-rackets-for-women/)

## Quick tools

[**New racket?** Six questions, one straight answer](https://padell.io/tools/new-racket/) [**Racket quiz** How much do you know about rackets?](https://padell.io/tools/racket-quiz/)