Understand racket shapes, weight, and materials to choose the right padel racket.
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Your #1 Takeaway
What are the key factors to consider when choosing a padel racket for beginners?
When choosing a padel racket, beginners should consider the racket's shape (diamond, round, or teardrop for different balance), weight (considering gender and physical comfort), and materials (fiberglass or Kevlar for frame, and foam type for firmness) to align with their playing style and physical needs. Sandy recommends testing rackets to find the best fit.
What Your Guru Thinks
This is helpful if you're just starting out in padel and are confused about choosing a racket. Sandy clearly explains the different shapes, weights and materials that make a difference. Understanding these basics will guide you in selecting a racket that matches your needs and playing style. It's really useful advice to get you started on the right foot.
How to Choose a Padel Racket...?!
Description
This commonly asked question about what to look for when buying a padel racket is difficult for advanced players, let alone people new to padel. This "guide to buying a padel racket" should help you make an informed decision.
There are 3 different shapes for the rackets: Diamond, Tear-Drop & Round, each of these change the balance slightly of the racket. But with the variety of materials used, the only real way to find the racket for you is to test them. That might mean borrowing them or requesting a demo racket from the shops.
About the Coach
"There are so many different brands and models out there, that the only real way to find out what you like is by testing!"
Sandy focused his attention from tennis to padel in 2010, learning the game with several trips and courses in Spain. His education in Sports Biomechanics, combined with playing and coaching at an international level (both in tennis and now padel) puts him in a great position to share his insights in the sport, hopefully helping others learn in the process.
There are 3 different shapes for the rackets: Diamond, Tear-Drop & Round, each of these change the balance slightly of the racket. But with the variety of materials used, the only real way to find the racket for you is to test them. That might mean borrowing them or requesting a demo racket from the shops.
About the Coach
"There are so many different brands and models out there, that the only real way to find out what you like is by testing!"
Sandy focused his attention from tennis to padel in 2010, learning the game with several trips and courses in Spain. His education in Sports Biomechanics, combined with playing and coaching at an international level (both in tennis and now padel) puts him in a great position to share his insights in the sport, hopefully helping others learn in the process.
Audience:
Beginner
Skill
Level:
15%
Court
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Tags
skill-beginner
Keywords
Padel Equipment
Racket Shapes
Racket Weight
Racket Materials
Choosing Racket
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