A lighter racket is quicker at the net, easier on the shoulder and the elbow, and gives a little less punch on the overhead. These are the rackets in the finder that weigh 350 g or less, or come in a light edition of about that weight, the lightest first.
How the list is made: every racket in the finder at 350 g or less, or sold in a light edition of about 350 g, the lightest first. No shop paid to be here, and the order is fixed before any link is added.
1round340 glow balancesoft corefibreglass€90 to €150
Why it is here: 340 g, round, arm 10 of 10.
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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2round345 glow balancesoft corefibreglass€70 to €110
Why it is here: 345 g, round, arm 9 of 10.
A big sweet spot and a low balance. Beginners hit the centre more often with it than they think they do.
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3round350 glow balancesoft corefibreglass€70 to €110
Why it is here: 350 g, round, arm 9 of 10.
The starter racket most Spanish clubs put in a beginner's hand: light, soft, forgiving, nothing to fight.
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4round350 glow balancesoft corefibreglass€60 to €100
Why it is here: 350 g, round, arm 9 of 10.
Cheap, light and honest. If padel turns out not to be your thing you have lost very little.
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5teardrop350 gmedium balancemedium corecarbon€180 to €260
Why it is here: 350 g, teardrop, arm 7 of 10.
A teardrop at 350 grams: the all-round racket for someone who wants power without the head-heavy swing.
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6teardrop355 gmedium balancemedium corecarbon€180 to €260
Why it is here: 355 g, with a light edition of about 350 g, teardrop, arm 7 of 10.
The lighter, rounder Viper. Quick hands at the net, enough head to bandeja with confidence.
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7round360 glow balancesoft corefibreglass€90 to €150
Why it is here: 360 g, with a light edition of about 350 g, round, arm 9 of 10.
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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