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Padel gear: rackets, shoes and the rest
Twenty rackets reviewed one page each, head-to-heads, lists by level and budget, and a shoe finder. Every racket has a spec line you can compare, and the order is never paid for.
Rackets
Racket finder
Twelve questions about how you play, and the three rackets that fit.
Padel racket reviews
Twenty models, one page each: specs, scores and who each suits.
Best for beginners
Round, soft and forgiving, for the first seasons.
Best for intermediate players
The step up: more bite without punishing late contact.
Best under €100
What the money should go on at club level.
Best for tennis elbow
The kindest rackets on the arm.
Choosing
How to choose a padel racket
Shape, weight, balance and core, in that order.
Racket shapes explained
Round, teardrop and diamond.