Hi everyone, i've been playing padel for two months now and finally got my first racket following a friend's advice.
Paid 55 euro from vinted, what do you think? Good purchase or not?
Hi guys.
I play with vertex 05. Two overgrips and removed the dampeners. It weighs 366 gram and has a balance of 25.9cm. So low weight/balance.
Still i find it a bit clunky especially with quick volleys en defence plays i feel i sometimes come late.
Anybody recognizes this?
Anybody has an explanation?
Tx in advance!
So its my new racket, have played with facotry settings ( 2-2 wieghts lower) 4-5 games, plus tournament and one training. With grip, protector etc its closer to 270 grams… It usually feels fun and better racket then my previous one (beginner racket, played actively for 1,5 years) but sometimes i felt my placement was not that good as i used to… specially when hand was tired and muscles painful… at the end of the last match i removed 1 wieght from both sides from lower part and suddenly racket felt so easier to handle, my placement was perfect and even overheards were faster, since my swing speed improved, i dont know if it is psychological factor also…. Now i am tempted to remove remaining 2 weigths from it… i dont know how much power i am losing with it.. but with faster swings in overheads felt more powerful… any recommendaretions?
Also is it okey to leave that screw hole empty?
How’s this Korean player managed to play with u/nike padel racket at 2:53:15?
(https://www.youtube.com/live/8PrTMwiWfP4?si=EGBvIkXKunOLmkTK)
I paid R$ 250 (~$50 USD). It's my first padel racket. Do you guys think this fixed part will hinder my progress learning this sport?
Racket -> NOX ML 10 10th Aniversary edition
Is asymmetric hole pattern around the babolat logo a sign of fake racket ?
A friend is giving me this Babolat Air Viper racket, in return for me covering him for two sessions for free. Usually each of us pay €15 each sessions, so basically this will cost me €30.
Worth getting this? Can this be fixed? Get it and use it until it disintegrate? Or buy a €130 Hybrid Pro from Decathlon instead?
Total beginner, currently don't have a racket.
Hey everyone,
I’ve been playing padel for about 4 weeks now. I usually play 2–3 times a week, and my first private lesson is comin up in a few days.
Right now I’m using a Kuikma Comfort Soft with an overgrip. Overall I’m happy with it, but over the last week I’ve started getting a bit of wrist pain after playing. I’m not sure if it’s because I’m new and playing more, if it’s my technique, or if the racket could be part of the issue.
I was thinking about upgrading to a “proper” brand racket (maybe Nox, Bullpadel, etc.), but I’m wondering if that’s too early. Would it make more sense to wait until after my lesson and get my coach’s opinion, or is there a noticeabl difference even for a beginner?
Has anyone gone through something similar? Did switching rackets help, or was it mostly a technique issue?
Thanks!
Is there anyone who has tried the Kuikma PS stab shoes? Or has experience with Kuikms shoes in general?
I’m looking for recommendations for the best padel shoes if you suffer from heel pain.
After playing for about 2–3 hours, my heels start to hurt, especially after longer sessions. I’m not sure if it’s because of my shoes, lack of cushioning, or something else.
I’m looking for shoes with:
● Excellent heel cushioning
● Good lateral stability
● Great grip on padel courts
● Comfort for long matches
Have any of you had the same issue? Which shoes helped you the most?
Im exploring to buy some new shoes.
I have wide feet and tried multiple brands.
Adidas dont fit me well, Asics gel challenger are too tight. Munich is good but durability are bad.
Currently Im playing on kswiss ultra padel court, but durability is also lacking.
I order the Asics sonicsmash ff, they seem like a good fit. Anyone else using these, do they stretch a bit more?
If you have any other tips, like to hear from you.
A very brief back story, I have the Nox ML10, it’s a great racket and I’m using it since 2024.
But now I feel it just lacks power, it doesn’t give me enough aggression or power or the “umph” I’m trying to reach.
After a bit of researching, I was torn between the Vertex 05 Hybrid, and the Adidas Arrow Ctrl. From the reviews I’ve seen, I was inclined to those rackets as they have a big sweet spot, and it can “help” generate power without doing too much.
I play both left and right equally, and I tend to get aggressive on the net. Your suggestions would be greatly appreciated, once again, thank you. 🙏🏻
Hello everyone,
I need some advice on finding a new padel racket because my previous one broke and I want to switch brands. Here are the details about my current situation and what I am looking for:
Current racket & experience:
My current racket is the Siux Diablo Elite 4. It has a hybrid shape a 12K carbon face, a medium EVA core and cost around 109 euros. I felt it had a very balanced feel but unfortunately it broke within 3 months of ownership. Because of this bad durability experience and seeing the recent quality issues surrounding Leo Augsburger’s rackets I do not have the confidence to buy from Siux at this point in time.
What I am looking for & how it feels:
I recently tested the Siux Electra Pro Fire Red 2026 Franco Stupaczuk and absolutely loved it. I am looking for a racket from a different brand that plays exactly like it. It is a hybrid/teardrop shaped racket with a medium balance. It has a firm EVA core and a 12K carbon face. To me it feels medium-hard. It gives a very predictable response with great control and direct feedback without having too much uncontrolled rebound or trampoline effect.
What area I want to improve:
I am a player that likes to defend on the right side but also attack the ball sometimes a bit of an all-round player.
Budget & Location:
My budget is a maximum of 200 euros. I am based in the Netherlands. I prefer to buy from JustPadel
What is a racket from a more reliable brand that feels and plays similarly to the Electra Pro Fire Red 2026? All feedback and recommendations are welcome! :)
First impressions: my racket weighs 367 grams with two overgrips, balance of 26.5cm, I don't feel any difficulties in defense, it has "normal" mobility, it has a very hard feel 8.5/9 out of 10, it doesn't have that typical trampoline effect, you can feel the ball but not as much as a light/medium/medium hard feel racket, the strength and technique you use in the strokes is the power it gives you, 0 help from the racket, it ends up being more technical than the vast majority of rackets, it's for those who have an upper intermediate, advanced level, and it's only an option for those who play in warm climates, because in winter it must be almost impossible to play with it.
I love using harder rackets in the summer but I wasn't expecting it to be so hard.
I got the babolat viper jl soft as I thought the default one would be too demanding for my hand.
I have been playing padel for a year now and I think I’m getting towards calling myself advanced.
I come from Head Radical Motion 2026.
What should I expect from this new racket?
Ciao, questo è il mio primo post e avrei bisogno di consigli per il cambio della mia racchetta da padel.
Sono un giocatore di sinistra, livello intermedio e background tennistico. Al momento gioco con la Head Coello Pro 2025, mi piace la sua potenza e durezza ma la trovo difficile per manovrabilità e pesantezza, inoltre il suo punto dolce è troppo piccolo, il quale unito al suo peso la rende difficile in difesa e soprattutto nei pallonetti decentrati... quando l'ho presa pensavo di riuscirla a gestire meglio ma aumentando il ritmo della partita, mi sento un po' penalizzato.
Vorrei una racchetta che mi dia maggiore controllo e tolleranza in difesa ma che sia anche potente e offensiva, la tecnica del mio smash non è impeccabile e quindi mi servirebbe un po' di aiuto in termini di potenza, il peso dovrebbe stare intorno ai 355/365gr.
Sono un giocatore più offensivo ma gioco sia a sinistra (di più) sia a destra, mi piace costruire il punto ma anche chiuderlo alla palla giusta, senza mai rinunciare alla fase difensiva, mi piace essere molto versatile.
Sono molto intenzionato a prendere una OXDOG, ma ci sono fin troppe linee prodotto e non so su quale andare, anche perché nella mia città purtroppo non c’è la possibilità di provarle. Sarei interessato a:
Spero che qualcuno possa consigliarmi in base alla sua esperienza avendo usato qualcuna di queste racchette. Vi ringrazio per l’attenzione☺️
I've recently started playing padel and I dont want to spend too much on this hobby. I just wanted advice from the regular folks if Puma Leader VT Bold are okay for padel since these are the best running shoes i have.
Would like something that provides a little more power / easy power ? Been looking at Oxdogs , adidas or Nox Recommendations/ reviews would be great
I played my first 8 months with a low balance racket that gave great maneuverability.
Switched to a head heavy for the last 2 months and I just cannot get used to it.
Has anyone switched back after trying to persist with a new racket?
I’m looking for a padel racket which is:
Carbon fibre
Hybrid or round
340-350
Balance to be central
I am a left handed female, and currently use the ‘Head evo speed padel’ it is good but want something new now which I can spin easier one. My budget is under £100 and something I can get easily in the UK.
TIA
