Padel Racket Review - Royal Padel M27 LTD 2024

What the reviewers say

The reviewers agree on comfort and control. Roberto Cardi, in his on-court test, notes the unusual sound first and then the feel: he calls it "very, very comfortable" and reports vibration at practically zero. He sees it as "more precision than power", finds bandeja and víbora easy to shape with good slice, and gives the wall exits his highest marks for placement. His one reservation is the flat smash, where he feels the racket gives something away, and the power drops when you miss the centre.

Padel Ibérico is more generous on output. Their short court test says it is "one of the most powerful round rackets on the market", with a lot of rebound on the volley, and they give it full marks in defence while still finding it easy to handle thanks to the shape and low balance.

Zona de Pádel, in its 2024 collection review, places it as the crown jewel of the range: medium feel, soft polyethylene, 100% carbon, and a racket that "helps reduce the risk of injuries like tennis elbow" by limiting vibration. They recommend it to intermediate and advanced players who like to control the tempo of a match. Padelreference's tester scores follow the same line, with control and spin rated well above power.

The split is about power. Padel Ibérico finds plenty of it; Roberto Cardi finds good ball exit on soft shots but less bite when you hit flat and hard.

Our take: Bowe's summary

The M27 LTD 2024 is a comfort-first control racket with a generous ball exit, and the evidence supports its reputation for low vibration and precise placement. The rough face gives real help with slice and spin on the bandeja. Players who like a crisp, firm response should know the soft polyethylene core makes feedback more muted, and the ball can leave the face with more pace than expected on touch shots at the net.

Defence is where this racket earns its price. The soft core and large sweet spot let you lift the ball out of the corners with little effort, and Roberto Cardi rated the low and high wall exits among its best shots. Padel Ibérico gave it a 10 in this area.

In attack it is solid rather than explosive. Bandejas and víboras with slice come easily off the rough face. Flat smashes hit dead centre go out with decent pace, but off-centre or flat power shots lose speed, so players who finish with a flat smash will want a head-heavier frame.

At the net the easy ball exit helps on blocks and deep volleys, and the round shape keeps it quick in exchanges despite the measured balance. Drop volleys need a soft hand, because the core returns plenty of pace on its own.

How it compares

The Royal Padel RP M27 Polietileno LTD 2023 is the same concept without the 3D Hexcel Twill reinforcements and the rough finish; if you find it discounted and do not care about extra spin, it plays in a very similar way. The Royal Padel M27 R Control 2024 uses a mixed EVA and polyethylene core and a 12K face for a firmer, crisper feel, so it suits control players who find pure polyethylene too soft. Players who want the same comfort in a lighter frame can look at the Royal Padel M27 Light 2024.