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What the specs mean on court, explained in plain language and shown on 3D models.
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Choosing
- How to choose a padel racketLevel, shape, balance, weight and feel. The five decisions that narrow hundreds of rackets down to a handful, in plain language.7 min read · 5 Oct 2026
- How much should a padel racket weigh?Typical padel racket weights, what extra grams change, and how to pick a weight you can swing for a whole match.4 min read · 5 Oct 2026
- Best padel rackets for beginnersWhat makes a racket beginner-friendly, and the forgiving, comfortable rackets in our database that fit the brief.4 min read · 5 Oct 2026
Specs explained
- Round vs teardrop vs diamond: racket shapes explainedHow the shape of the head moves the sweet spot and the weight, and which shape suits defenders, all-rounders and attackers.6 min read · 5 Oct 2026
- Soft vs hard padel racketsWhat core hardness changes in feel, power and comfort, and how to choose it for your swing speed and your arm.5 min read · 5 Oct 2026
- What does racket balance mean?Balance is where a racket would balance on your finger. Here's what high, medium and low balance do to your game, shown on a 3D model.5 min read · 5 Oct 2026