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The best control padel rackets

Control comes from a round or soft teardrop shape, the balance in the hand and a core that holds the ball a moment longer. These are the finder's control rackets past the first season: what it gives a patient player who lobs, builds and waits for the short ball.

How the list is made: every racket past the beginner stage that scores 8 or more for control on the finder's scale, most control first. No shop paid to be here, and the order is fixed before any link is added.

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1

Nox ML10 Pro Cup Ultralight

round340 glow balancesoft corefibreglass€90 to €150

Why it is here: control 9 of 10, round, built for an improver player.

The same racket at 340 grams. For a smaller player, a sore arm, or anyone who values a quick racket at the net over a heavy overhead.

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2

Nox ML10 Pro Cup

round360 glow balancesoft corefibreglass€90 to €150

Why it is here: control 9 of 10, round, built for an improver player.

Miguel Lamperti's racket for a decade and the most recommended "first proper racket" in the sport. Control and comfort, and it will not hurt your elbow.

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3

Wilson Bela Pro

teardrop365 gmedium balancemedium corecarbon€190 to €280

Why it is here: control 8 of 10, teardrop, built for a strong club player.

Bela's racket: a control teardrop with a soft feel that still lets a strong player hit through the ball. Ages well.

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4

Nox AT10 Genius

teardrop365 gmedium balancemedium corecarbon€220 to €300

Why it is here: control 8 of 10, teardrop, built for a strong club player.

Agustín Tapia's racket. A teardrop that behaves like a control racket with a diamond's finish on the overhead. Demanding on contact.

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5

Head Gravity Motion

round360 glow balancesoft corecarbon€150 to €220

Why it is here: control 8 of 10, round, built for a club player.

Built around comfort. If your elbow has ever complained, this is the racket the physios point at.

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6

StarVie Metheora

teardrop365 gmedium balancesoft corecarbon€170 to €240

Why it is here: control 8 of 10, teardrop, built for a club player.

A soft-core teardrop that a lot of players with elbow history end up on. Comfortable, controlled, not slow.

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7

Head Speed Motion

round365 gmedium balancemedium corecarbon€170 to €240

Why it is here: control 8 of 10, round, built for a club player.

Round and quick, a little more bite than the Gravity. A control racket for a club player who volleys well.

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8

Babolat Counter Viper

round365 gmedium balancemedium corecarbon€180 to €260

Why it is here: control 8 of 10, round, built for a club player.

The control member of the Viper family. Manoeuvrable, precise, and it still has enough in the overhead to finish a short lob.

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9

Wilson Carbon Force

round360 glow balancesoft corecarbon€90 to €140

Why it is here: control 8 of 10, round, built for an improver player.

A step up in face for a second-season player who still wants the round shape and the control.

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