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The best teardrop padel rackets: the hybrid shape

The teardrop is the hybrid shape: the balance a little higher than a round racket, so it gives power on the overhead without losing much control from the back. It is where most club players end up. These are the teardrops in the finder, the easiest first.

How the list is made: every teardrop racket in the finder, the easiest first, the kinder arm first on a tie. No shop paid to be here, and the order is fixed before any link is added.

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1

StarVie Metheora

teardrop365 gmedium balancesoft corecarbon€170 to €240

Why it is here: teardrop, built for a club player, power 5, control 8, €170 to €240.

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

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2

Head Extreme Motion

teardrop365 gmedium balancemedium corecarbon€170 to €240

Why it is here: teardrop, built for a club player, power 6, control 7, €170 to €240.

The teardrop for a club player who has started finishing points. Even balance, honest feedback.

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3

Adidas Adipower Light

teardrop350 gmedium balancemedium corecarbon€180 to €260

Why it is here: teardrop, built for a club player, power 6, control 7, €180 to €260.

A teardrop at 350 grams: the all-round racket for someone who wants power without the head-heavy swing.

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4

Babolat Air Viper

teardrop355 gmedium balancemedium corecarbon€180 to €260

Why it is here: teardrop, built for a club player, power 6, control 7, €180 to €260.

The lighter, rounder Viper. Quick hands at the net, enough head to bandeja with confidence.

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5

Wilson Bela Pro

teardrop365 gmedium balancemedium corecarbon€190 to €280

Why it is here: teardrop, built for a strong club player, power 6, control 8, €190 to €280.

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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6

Nox AT10 Genius

teardrop365 gmedium balancemedium corecarbon€220 to €300

Why it is here: teardrop, built for a strong club player, power 6, control 8, €220 to €300.

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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For you, not for everyone

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