Padel rackets come in three head shapes. The shape tells you where the widest part of the head sits, and that is where most of the mass sits too. Nothing here is a performance promise; it is geometry.

Round

The widest part of the head is in the middle, so the mass sits close to the hand. Round rackets are the usual recommendation for beginners and intermediate players. Ours are the round white racket (360 g) and the round blue racket (320 g) in the Starter Kit.

Teardrop

The head narrows towards the handle, so the widest part sits a little higher than on a round racket. Teardrop rackets also suit beginners and intermediate players. It is the white and blue racket in the Starter Kit.

Diamond

The widest part sits near the top of the head, furthest from the hand. Pick it if you already know you like a top-heavy racket. It comes in blue, pink and green in the Starter Kit.

Weight

Adult padel rackets mostly sit between 340 g and 380 g. Ours are 320 g (round blue), 360 g (round white, teardrop, P90, P100) and 365 g (diamond), each with a printed tolerance of plus or minus 5 or 10 g. A lighter racket is easier to swing for longer; a heavier one carries more mass into the ball. Which you prefer is personal.

Thickness

All of our rackets are 38 mm thick, which is the maximum the International Padel Federation allows. Length is 455 to 460 mm; check the specification on each product page for the exact figure.

See the three rackets side by side.