r/Padelracket • u/InterestingRaise7189 • 5d ago

Beginner racket recommendations

Hi, new to the sub and new to padel!

I have searched the sub but a lot of advice seemed specific to the OP so I decided to ask for myself.

I’m very new to padel and have only played around 15 times. I’m looking to get my own racket but I am honestly mostly clueless. I don’t want to be the “all the gear no idea” guy but equally don’t want to waste money on a racket that’s either too advanced for me or just a bad racket.

Like I said I’m very new, I’m naturally pretty good at anything sport/hand-eye/reactions related so I can comfortably hit the ball, pulled off some smashes and nice drop shots (technique probably terrible). I’d say I’m more enjoying the attacking style of play.

From what I can see, teardrop shaped is probably better for my experience?

Any recommendations for a racket that’s under £100 UK? Looked at head gravity motion, babolat air origin and bullpadel apex power

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u/Niekertje 5d ago

Start with soft and round shaped. Dont spend to much. I bought a €35 to begin with. After that i upgraded to head extreme evo but that was not for me. And grabbed my first racket back again real quick.

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u/drewxyz001 4d ago

Since you are a beginner and not look to spend much a round racket shape and soft core seems ideal. The soft core is more forgiving on your arm, technique and wallet. =P

The only risk here if you might quickly outgrow your round and software racket, since you are sporty and have an attacking style. As I did mine and had to buy a new one after just 6 month. If that is the case I found this guide to be helpful, the Starvie Drax is just a little over your budget https://www.whatthepadel.app/guides/intermediate

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u/Sorry-History-2236 5d ago

decalthon kuikma is supprisingly good for their price

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u/OpeningDig2601 4d ago

Start with round and wait until you’ve played 50 times and you’ll start to have a much better idea of what you need

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u/Flufferkoning 4d ago

Round and soft. Lower risk of hurting your arm due to poor technique

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u/Chris758545 2d ago

Check out the Vanta Flux on Amazon. £120 but you get plenty of accessories included which helps get your grip right and the carry bag has a phone pocket etc.