Neither the price, nor the brand, nor the model. The factor that influences the most before buying a racket is its shape. It is normal to find yourself lost among the wide variety of rackets, although the first thing we advise is to select the racket format according to the style and level of the player.
Round, teardrop and diamond. These are the three most common formats on the market. However, some brands include hybrid forms. Both the shape and the size of the racket determine the style of play between control and power. Hence, the importance of recognizing in which style of play we find ourselves most comfortable.
What type of Padel racket to choose?
The usual question in beginner players is always: what type of racket should I choose? To shed some light on the endless criteria, we will break down the main characteristics of each of the shapes of Padel rackets.
diamond shaped blades
The diamond-shaped blades resemble an inverted pyramid. The blade is narrower as we get closer to the handle. Diamond blades are power blades since their sweet spot is located at the top of the blade. This feature means that to find the optimum hitting point, the impact must be made in the upper part of the head of the racket.
The morphological properties of the diamond blades make them the choice of players looking for extra power. These types of blades require great precision, as well as more effort from the arm. Normally, intermediate and advanced level players opt for this type of racket.
Best diamond-shaped rackets
- Babolat Technical Veron racket : racket attack, power and technique. The Carbon Flex used by Babobolat transforms explosive force into power.
- Head Delta Pro by Arturo Coello racket : this is the most powerful racket in the entire DELTA series. And how is this claim proven? Well, with Auxetic technology, a system that improves the sensation of impact when hitting.
- Oxdog Ultimate Pro Hes-Carbon racket : the Swedish brand reinvented technology in Padel. With the Ultimate Pro Hes-Carbon you will find the most powerful racket in the entire collection. A precise and delicate sweet spot that gives maximum strength thanks to HES Carbon.
Round shaped blades
Its shape hardly needs introduction, the round-shaped blades have a circular frame. The format of the round blades is characterized by having a central sweet spot, sometimes even a very wide balance that simplifies the game.
Due to their balance, round-shaped rackets are the best option for beginner players or those who have just started playing Padel. Control and manageability characterize a type of racket that helps the player with the hit.
The price of achieving so much control is paid in the loss of power. Of the three forms of Padel rackets on the market, the round-shaped rackets are the rackets with the least power. This means that we will have to hold the blade more solidly.
Best round shaped rackets
- Nox MP10 LUXURY by Mapi Sánchez Alayeto 2023 racket : Mapi Sánchez Alayeto's new racket combines 3K carbon fiber and an HR3 core that favors manageability and safety at the bottom of the track.
- StarVie Astrum Eris by Bea González racket : Bea González's racket is a perfect choice for players looking for comfort and sensitivity. The malagueña sword stands out for its facility for fast movements.
- Racket Adidas Adipower CTRL 3.1 by Alex Ruiz : once again, the sensitivity in hitting defines the character of Alex Ruiz's racket. A professional racket with rough finishes.
teardrop blades
Brands like Nox refer to these types of blades as drop-shaped blades. Both adjectives are perfectly visual to understand the mold of these blades.
Teardrop-shaped blades have characteristics of round blades and diamond blades. It is the most common option on the market and this, to a large extent, is due to the versatility they offer.
Balance between control and power. A model with a medium balance and a sweet spot located in the upper half of the racket. Thus, collecting the best of each format, one of the most widespread blade shapes is configured. Simply hit on top for power or go flat in the middle for ball control.
Best teardrop-shaped rackets
- Nox AT10 GENIUS 18K by Agustín Tapia 2023 racket : the new AT10 GENIUS, with 19K carbon fiber faces, offers a great ball output, extra help in the game for attacking players.
- Oxdog Hyper Tour Hes-Carbon racket : a racket that offers excellent response in attack and defense. PowerRibs technology expands the playing surface, improving control of the racket at all times.
- Pala Siux Electra Stupa : this is the example of a hybrid format. Between the round and teardrop format, the Electra by Stupa ensures manageability, resistance and power in a single racket.
