On the shovel they are the protagonists. The rubber bands EVA and Foam They are the core and heart of any padel racket. Padel. Both materials dictate the hardness of a racket, a determining point when playing. While the rubber EVA highlights its hardness properties, the rubber Foam It has porous characteristics and, therefore, softer.
If we are only talking about two materials, it is because rubber EVA and the Foam They are the most used for the manufacture of Padel Rackets. The noise, touch, vibrations or hardness will depend on the use of one or another rubber. Therefore, before choosing a racket, you should know the differences between these rubbers.
what is EVA in Padel?
The rubber EVA It is a thermoplastic polymer composed of layers of ethylene and vinyl acetate. Its name is the abbreviation of ethyl vinyl acetate but in practice all players of Padel They refer to it as EVA.
The rubber EVA It has greater resistance than rubber Foam and in its morphology you can see a smooth touch. Given their resistance condition, the Padel Rackets with rubber EVA They usually have a longer useful life.
Lines like the Fénix or Raven Siux They integrate rubber into their core EVA and the power that is achieved with this Material stands out notably in the style and Level of game.
Rubber Advantages EVA
The Padel Rackets made of rubber EVA They carry a series of characteristics that, depending on the player's experience, can be considered advantages during the practice of the game. Padel. These advantages are:
- Power: Padel Rackets with rubber EVA They have a lot of ball output. In this way, stronger hits can be achieved.
- Hardness: despite the densities of the rubber EVA, The thermoplastic polymer continues to give the blade a harder feel. Thus, deformations are not so common in Padel Rackets with EVA. All this translates into a longer useful life of the blade.
- Control: because yes, the rubber EVA not only provides power but also Control. In this case, the rigid feel provides greater safety, comfort and Control during the hit.
Rubber Disadvantages EVA
Regarding rubber Foam, the rubber EVA presents intolerable disadvantages for some players.
- Force: at the moment of impact, with the Padel Rackets of EVA More force needs to be applied to the ball so that it is thrown away.
- Less absorption: this disadvantage is directly related to the hardness of the rubber. The lower the absorption capacity, the more likely elbow discomfort is, which can lead to more serious injuries.
Types of rubber EVA Padel
The density of the rubber has created a key categorization in the materials used in the Padel Rackets. Thus, a distinction is made between:
- Rubber EVA Soft: it is a low density rubber close to rubber properties Foam. It has more ball output, but still has a relatively hard touch.
- Black EVA: present in large number of Padel Rackets, the rubber bands Black EVA They offer great power and Control.
what is Foam in Padel?
The rubber Foam It is another polymer that is used in the manufacture of Padel Rackets. In this case, the rubber Foam It has polyethylene pores that make it a Material softer than rubber EVA.
For players looking for a soft feel and good ball output, this rubber becomes a perfect ally. Also for those players who suffer injuries or have discomfort in their elbow.
Advantages of Foam
Among the advantages of rubber Foam are found:
- Control: in the Padel Rackets with rubber Foam the ball output is more notable. In other words, you feel how the ball comes out both on soft hits and on shots.
- Noise: the sound when hitting the ball with Padel Rackets of Foam is less thunderous than that produced with Padel Rackets rubber EVA.
- Vibrations: in this type of Padel Rackets Vibrations are significantly reduced. This is because the rubber Foam It is more absorbent and exerts a spring effect on impact.
Disadvantages of Foam
However, as with rubber EVA, the Foam It is not perfect and some players negatively rate some features associated with its use.
- Durability: The useful life is shortened with these softer rubbers, as is the case. Deformations appear earlier in rubber Foam, which forces blade changes to be made sooner than desired.
- Power: the relationship between soft rubber and power is directly proportional. The softer the rubber, the less power the paddle will have.