Best padel rackets of 2027

Soft HR3 White EVA core should be comfortable on impact

The softer core will likely give less exit speed on full smashes

Strong power on flat smashes

Ball can fly long on full swings

Firm, direct response expected on attacking shots

Firm 8/10 feel will likely punish off-centre hits

Sand-finish surface that should grip the ball for spin

The firm feel will likely punish off-centre hits for developing players

Fast in the hand at the net

Less forgiving off centre than the Vertex 04 W

Should give a lot of power overhead

Likely demanding for anyone below advanced level

Teardrop shape with medium balance should keep it manageable at the net

Hard core will likely feel demanding for intermediate players

Teardrop shape should give a forgiving, versatile hitting zone

Premium Pro price before anyone has tested it

Quick in the hand at the net

Less smash power than the Pearl or Vertex 05 W

Free depth on off-centre hits

Less exact placement than the carbon Edge

Widest sweet spot in the Vertex line

No free depth on short swings

Soft HR3 EVA core should give easy ball output

Not yet tested in depth by independent reviewers

Round shape with a large, centred sweet spot

Hard core will likely send more vibration to the arm

Round head and wide sweet spot should forgive off-center hits

Smooth face gives no help with spin

Round shape should give a large, forgiving sweet spot

Soft fiberglass build will likely limit flat smash power

Round head should give a large, forgiving sweet spot

Round, balanced shape will likely limit power on smashes

Balanced teardrop that should suit both sides

No hands-on tests yet

Teardrop shape with low to medium balance should handle quickly at the net

Soft core will likely give less free power on flat smashes

Easy power on blocks and volleys

Less top-end smash pace than the XPLO 02

Round head should give a forgiving sweet spot

Fiberglass face and hard EVA core will likely give limited easy power

Light weight should make it quick at the net

Stiff 12K face will likely feel firm for developing players

Soft EVA core and Comfort face should be kind to the arm

Likely less punch on flat smashes than the Valkiria Pro

Soft EVA core should be kind on the arm

Not yet tested by enough reviewers

Round shape and medium balance should give a forgiving sweet spot

Soft core will likely limit power on smashes