Very informative Sandy. Well done. I use and recommend the Adidas Adipower CTRL 1.9. Lovely balance and nice "soft" feeling as well as a roughened surface for adding that little bit of extra spin. Looking forward to the 2020 model which will probably be even better.
The most difficult thing to decide is wether a round, drop or diamond is the best for oneself. The different rackets with different components makes it a jungle to choose from and decide. Also the price is a factor to consider. You tend to buy one and stick with it because of the price… I use a Kombat Black Edition II and this is my first diamond. It is NOT forgiving so a small error will fail big time BUT when a good hit is made you feel and hear it! I have previously played with a Bullpadel vertex ctr and the only differences I can tell between the two are the "forgiveness" and the balance… Thx for a great channel
Mikael Andersson Wigander some good points made and yes, it is a jungle! The combination of materials differ between brands and even between models within a brand...and even (between you and me) between rackets of the same model and brand depending on their manufacturing...the main thing is you find a preference!
Bought the Adidas Adizero 2.0 two weeks after buying a Decathlon Kuikma PR 990 Hard. The Kuikma is more then half the price and was really nice and consistent to play with but I tested the Adizero from a friend and men what a nice feeling. It’s the lightest in the Adidas series and has a massive sweetspot and beautiful crisp feel. It’s that combination that I found unique. Most beginner light rackets are completely dull and unresponsive or heavy and crisp. And I swear by light rackets! No one at club level should use heavy padel rackets just as those tennis youngsters buying a Wilson Federer Signature Pro Staff. It’s crazy and kills your arm. But you are free to take your own decision. Surely I will study your Smashing video now again since I’ll should get them out of the court much easier now. (which I tested with my friends racket). Thanks for your amazing videos...!
Thank you for sharing your experience! It is such a great feeling to have a racket you really like! And I completely agree about the light racket, particularly social players should all be using light rackets as a good start point! Hope the smash video helps and let me know if you have any questions! :)
Thank you for all the help... since I started playing padel all I do is watch your videos to learn more so thank you! I am on a normal level not as professional, and because I’m located in Egypt there is not that many options to buy from .. so I ended up with a Dunlop sting 360, I usually prefer heavier rackets but will try this one out soon
Mohamed Nafie I’m so happy that these videos have helped you! That’s my reason for doing them 👍 starting out those aren’t bad racket 😊 do you play at GoPadel or PadelPods?
I play at go padel katameya heights & they opened a new court in Heliopolis club which I am a member off so that’s even better 😀 but really thank you so much for your efforts and your reply! I will definitely keep watching your instructions
@@mohamednafie4720 Hello Nafie, I play at GO Padel as well! :D and wanted to ask if you know where rackets are sold in Cairo? And if I am looking for an all around racket, what would you suggest, given the options we have here in cairo?
@@mohamedgamal93 hello Mohamed :) you can buy rackets from go padel katamya or padel pod lake view in tagamo3 but they tend to be expensive.. your best choice is to try out different rackets until you know what you want then buy it from outstide of egypt so you dont have to pay customs for it.
Hi, great vid! Just wondering if you could explain the difference between 3k, 12k and 18k carbon fibre (and any additional levels) that I have seen used when choosing a racket. Is there a ranking system for these? Thank you.
I really appreciate this. I hate online shopping and filtering through silly adjectives like "extra performance" and "professional control." I want to know the physics and the real effects of each design feature. Thanks
Like you're saying, it really all comes down on testing and exploring your own preferences. I demo'ed a Siux (Spanish brand) Tsunami Verde on holiday in Lanzarote and it felt so good I decided to buy it. As a left handed player who's obviously playing right and 'gifted' with a relatively small frame, I prefer comfort above power. Aggressive players on the left side generally need a more power oriented racket.I come form tennis and always played Pro Kennex rackets to cure and prevent arm issues. Now I'm looking forward to test their line-up of padel rackets. Nice channel and keep up the good work!
I play with the Bullpadel Vertex 2 Ctrl. I did a lot of research to begin with, but then I went to the local padel arena and tried it from their shop. I really enjoy the control it offers, aswell as the firm and precise hits I get with it! It offers great control without compromising on speed.
One of my first rackets was I Bullpadel Vertex CTR. But then I found Cork and had to buy one because they look amazing! And wow, they not only look amazing but they are amazing to play with also. Since a switched to Cork I play more consistent also 🤙
Hey! Great video! Im choosing between bullpadel k3 and bullpadel wing, i play about once a week and looking for a long term racket. I play with babolat defiance carbon today but its to hard for me, difficult and i want a softer kind of racket.
Thank you so much! Very informative 😊I have the metalbone 3.1 and it’s the soft version but got so much wrist pain and shoulder pain after playing. I try to hit hard but I’m unable to give speed to the ball so I try more tension in my arm to hit the ball but with no results.
Hi, I'm new to padel and I have only played twice. However with two different rackets that felt extremely different. One racket I felt I didn't have to put much effort into hitting it and felt I couldn't really follow through without it going out. Yet another racket I tried - Babolat - felt incredible and felt I could play comfortably and had control over how hard I hit it to where I wanted it to land. Yet I have no idea what version it was. Please could you give me some advice?
Hey Nicole, welcome to padel! TBH choosing a racket is very personal, so whatever may feel good for one player may feel uncomfortable for you. It's a matter of testing a them out as you play and getting a feel of what works for you. Enjoy!
@@ThePadelSchool So I know this seems confusing but it comes down to this; I prefer playing reves (Bullpadel), however if I end up playing with a person who only plays reves, then I will play on drive (Adidas) naturally 😊. The reason I switch rackets is due to the nature of the demand of the position and racket I'm playing in/with and what it offers as "a solution". For example: if playing reves I try to do a long deep bandeja with the Adidas, it comes out softer and not as dangerous as the Bullpadel offers. Whereas if I'm playing drive and if I use the Bullpadel, my game is not as precise as it is with the Adidas. Confusing?! 😳🤓.
Hi Sandy! Thank you for these useful videos! I´m thinking about buying a new racket, but I still am a bit unsure about the core of the racket. Some websites mention that a racket has HR3 rubber core, some mention EVA rubber or just EVA (that would be just foam). To me it seems that HR3 rubber is used in more expensive rackets (player rackets) and the foam in the less expensive rackets. Do you perhaps know what the differences are and how they affect play?
I use the Enebe Supra Carbon 2021. Bought it a couple of months ago...a bargain (99€). For me it was an upgrade to my starter racket (Black Crown Wolf). I felt I needed/wanted a racket that gave me a little more power in my hits and it does make a difference. Do you have any experiences with this racket or other ones from Enebe? Do you think my upgrade was a good choice?
I'm using a Babolat Reakt, but I honestly have no idea if that's a soft or hard racket or what material is in it. I'm thinking about getting a circular racket (mine is tear drop shaped) for better control, might have to ask around among my friends and try one out.
For me right now using Head flash pro but in my way of playing its bit difficult to control the ball with it . Nowadays i dont know what to choose so stick with it until i use one my friend's rackets that I like and i will buy the same .
Hi man! Love the video and what you do, always something new to learn. I have played with Adidas Challenge SE since I started (almost a year ago) and I feel my game is getting better and better. Now I've been looking to change to Nox AT10. Would you say it is a big step and might be a difficult racket to handle for me? Thanks and have a good day! /A
That's a great question, I don't know that specific Nox model (but I am getting some models to try in the next few weeks). I would say you need to test it first if possible and see how it feels...
Hi, Thanks for your valuable videos! Is there an age factor of rackets to take into consideration? I've been playing with my Bullpadel vertex 2 racket couple times per week over the last year or so. Is the racket foam and/or surface material ageing or getting fatigued so the hitting response is reduced over time? I.e. is there a certain recommended interval you should replace a racket due to material ageing / fatigue?
Martin Lundborg thanks and good question. Racket care is an important topic. A couple of things damage the racket, like leaving it wet or letting it get too hot (like leaving it in the car on a hot day)...but if you look after it you should be fine, when it comes to playing you’ll notice the racket usually gets softer over time. As for the right interval, if you are feeling comfortable and it’s not damaged there’s no need to change. If you’re noticing a big reduction in power (if it has softened over time) then it might be a time to go for a new racket. Different rackets get softer at different rates, it also depends on the speed/power of how you play. I’d say if you’re comfortable, then carry on 👍 hope that helps!
HI Sandy! I come from tennis and missed too much the spin that a tennis racket has. My padel racket was particularly frictionless so I pasted some strips of plastic sand paper. It made a huge difference. I like it very much but I wonder if it's legal. What do you think. Thank you for your videos, they are very helpful.
Haha, I haven't heard of someone doing that. Nowadays the rackets usually have some form of grip on the surface. I know Adidas are testing a sandpaper type surface - not sure if its strictly legal adding your own, but don't see why not haha
Hey Great video ty for the good info. Been thinking of buying a padel racket only played once but been playing tennis for 5 years is HEAD GRAPHENE 360 ALPHA PRO anything you would recommend?
Martin W there are soooo many different brands and models it really is very individual. I’d say if you’ve only played once start with something you feel comfortable with and then when you’ve got a few more sessions under your belt do some testing of different rackets (shape, weight, hardness etc) and see what works for you! I always recommend your personal comfort above other people’s reviews...
Hi Sandy ! Thanks so much for your amazing channel ! Like you, my three sons and myself are tennis player (competition level) but would like to dive head first in Padel. Would you have a recommendation for my 11 year old ? Junior or adult size ? We have played a couple of times but with Covid, it is not possible to rent rackets anymore. As a result, I'd like to buy some so that we can keep playing. I've found plenty of Spanish sites which offer good prices on models from a few years back and was considering getting some of these older rackets. Any advice ? We are based in Belgium ...
Hey Mathieu, sorry for the delay in replying, I didn't see this comment! For your 11 year old, it depends on his size and also strength. But you can get adult size rackets that are a bit lighter (around 300-340g), that might suit him or if he is a bit smaller they do a similar version that is a bit thinner (36mm instead of 38mm). This is difficult to know unless you see him trying them...if they have looked after the rackets (which most probably would) then you'd be fine getting older models. It sounds like you and the boys are getting into the game, so you could get 3 different rackets and see what works best for you guys. You do not need necessarily to spend more money on the latest model. That would be my advice. (If you are buying an older model try to find out if it was one of the leading models for that brand - technology is improving, so you'd want to go for one of the better older models if possible). Hope that helps!
@@ThePadelSchool Hey Sandy, thanks so much for your advices ... which we have followed to the letter. We have bought these rackets - Adidas Supernova Attk 1,9 // Adidas V6 // Head Sanyo Alpha Junior 2020 // Flash Pro 2019. All and all great rackets to get started with. They all have a different feel but you get used to them quite easily. Your advice was spot on and hopefully, this thread can help some others. Thanks again !!!
Im a fairly new player to padel, is diamond shaped a harder racket for beginners or should I go with a round? Looking on either babolat defiance carbon or viper
Linus Nilsson a lot is down to personal preference. Often players from tennis background prefer round. But the best way is to try them! If you are starting out there are good rackets in both shapes!
Hey sandy, i just played on a rainy day and my racket got wet... i think this affected its performance, am i delusional and its normal or its not good for the racket?
Omar Abu Sharkh playing when wet has a huge effect on the glass of the court and on the weight of the balls, which will effect the feel of the contact. If the surface of the racket is wet you might feel a minor difference, but nothing compared to the other 2 factors.
I just started padel and bought the Hack 2, i think i will get another one soon that is opposite to the Hack 2. It has to be Bullpadel, any recommendations on one that is the opposite of Hack 2?
i am playing the Nox Nerbo WPT , but it's a little bit too fast.. I pfrefer the roughf surface, so what are the alternative racktes with some more control ?
When you say it is too fast, do you mean the rebound is too powerful after contact? You might want to try a slightly softer racket. I haven't used the model you have now, so I would recommend testing a few softer models and see what you like...
Im abit confused by the rackets that are being sold where it says 360-375 for a certain model my question is how fo i know if Im getting a 360 or 367g racket? Nox at10 says 360-375g for example
I'm surprised not a single HEAD example, but very informative video thank you so much. Can you tell me what's the difference between HEAD Delta Hybrid Racket and HEAD EVO Sanyo please? and whether they're power or balance rackets
Sorry, not sure about the difference between the 2, but I think the Sanyo is meant to have more control. I am not the biggest fan of Head rackets, so maybe I should look into the latest range and hope they will be good!
@@ThePadelSchool i'm not an expert but i did return my head racket, i felt something was wrong about it bit not sure what, maybe the grip idk. any recommendations for a good power racket? what do you think of syr beast?
@@MMAisFedor I’m a bit biased with the Beast as I put so much time in developing it. But genuinely it is one of the best rackets you can find as a recreational player.
Niels Delalieux yes, a lot is about how to make the racket sellable...I think those grips are for comfort. It you feel more comfortable with it then you may play better, but it also wouldn’t change performance...
Mikael Andersson Wigander I don’t know if there’s any difference between the carbon for that specific brand. I will try to find out...(often it’s for marketing purposes - but will see if I can find something in this case).
Hey man, i normally never comment on youtube but you are doing a great job and want you to know it and hopefully get your channel even bigger, keep up and ive have 12 rackets atm diff models and nothing compares to Vibor-a which i use as a primary racket. Is the SYR Racket yours? Where can i read more about it?
Roberto do Carmo thank you for commenting this time!! Appreciate the support! 12 rackets?! You’ve got all your bases covered! Ha. The SYR racket I’ve developed for myself using several different prototypes to get it the way I like it. It’s actually quite a tricky process. I don’t have any written content unfortunately (other than my own notes)...
Roberto do Carmo which country are you based in? We don’t have many people with our rackets around the world, so it’s normally when I go to the country for a tournament haha let me know and we can try to work something out...
Hi Sandy. You chose to tell about a very hard and controversial topic. I read a lot about it and not agree with all info you said. In my opinion the material of the frame are chosen or made in order to create somme rigidity and less flexible racquet and of course more durable racquet with more resistant material. Too bad you didn't talk about the plane and its effect (carbon vs fiber glass, rough plane etc.). But for me it's a mistake to say about the weight that for men it's between 370g and more and for women it's between 340 and 360. I'm personally quite slim and prefer playing with racquet around 350 and 360g and I'm not a woman neither have arm problems. I practice tennis in competition but prefer softer racquet in padel. Also I know some women who are playing with Bullpadel professional racquet that are weighted more than 370g. It will depend on every people physical capacities (his/her weight, if he or she has lot of muscles like you :p) and preferences. I've just bought a Nox AT10 Gold (Agustin Tapia's last racquet) and chose one of the lighter one: 362g. With the overgrip and protector it's 372g and I find it quite heavy. So becareful also cause overgrips and protector may increase the weight importantly also... Moreover there are very high end racquet with Foam instead of Eva included in pro's racquet. You have to talk about power vs salida de bola (i.e. how the ball speed after contacting the racquet) and punto dulce i.e. sweetspot.
PierreM BK yes, it is a controversial topic and nowadays there is such a wide variety of materials used in the rackets that make it more difficult to generalise...but yes, I mentioned the frame of the racket is designed for durability (fibreglass or Kevlar). And I did say “generally” Mens rackets weigh this and ladies that (as these are the weights a lot of racket companies use), but I perhaps should of mentioned it’s not fixed at all. Like tennis rackets, players prefer different weights and there’s no problem with that at all. Myself and my doubles partner have different preferences on racket balance and hardness...
Moreover there are very high end racquet with Foam instead of EVA included in pro's racquet. You have to talk about power vs salida de bola (i.e. how the ball speed after contacting the racquet) and punto dulce i.e. sweetspot.
PierreM BK the majority of the pro rackets will have at least some proportion of Eva or a version of that same material. I mentioned the difference in hardness and how it effects the ball...the sweet spot is a tricky one as rackets are often not identical (with same model and brand)...but that’s a whole new discussion 😂
Very informative Sandy. Well done. I use and recommend the Adidas Adipower CTRL 1.9. Lovely balance and nice "soft" feeling as well as a roughened surface for adding that little bit of extra spin. Looking forward to the 2020 model which will probably be even better.
The most difficult thing to decide is wether a round, drop or diamond is the best for oneself. The different rackets with different components makes it a jungle to choose from and decide. Also the price is a factor to consider. You tend to buy one and stick with it because of the price…
I use a Kombat Black Edition II and this is my first diamond. It is NOT forgiving so a small error will fail big time BUT when a good hit is made you feel and hear it!
I have previously played with a Bullpadel vertex ctr and the only differences I can tell between the two are the "forgiveness" and the balance…
Thx for a great channel
Mikael Andersson Wigander some good points made and yes, it is a jungle! The combination of materials differ between brands and even between models within a brand...and even (between you and me) between rackets of the same model and brand depending on their manufacturing...the main thing is you find a preference!
Bought the Adidas Adizero 2.0 two weeks after buying a Decathlon Kuikma PR 990 Hard. The Kuikma is more then half the price and was really nice and consistent to play with but I tested the Adizero from a friend and men what a nice feeling. It’s the lightest in the Adidas series and has a massive sweetspot and beautiful crisp feel. It’s that combination that I found unique. Most beginner light rackets are completely dull and unresponsive or heavy and crisp. And I swear by light rackets! No one at club level should use heavy padel rackets just as those tennis youngsters buying a Wilson Federer Signature Pro Staff. It’s crazy and kills your arm. But you are free to take your own decision. Surely I will study your Smashing video now again since I’ll should get them out of the court much easier now. (which I tested with my friends racket). Thanks for your amazing videos...!
Thank you for sharing your experience! It is such a great feeling to have a racket you really like! And I completely agree about the light racket, particularly social players should all be using light rackets as a good start point! Hope the smash video helps and let me know if you have any questions! :)
Thank you for all the help... since I started playing padel all I do is watch your videos to learn more so thank you! I am on a normal level not as professional, and because I’m located in Egypt there is not that many options to buy from .. so I ended up with a Dunlop sting 360, I usually prefer heavier rackets but will try this one out soon
Mohamed Nafie I’m so happy that these videos have helped you! That’s my reason for doing them 👍 starting out those aren’t bad racket 😊 do you play at GoPadel or PadelPods?
I play at go padel katameya heights & they opened a new court in Heliopolis club which I am a member off so that’s even better 😀 but really thank you so much for your efforts and your reply! I will definitely keep watching your instructions
@@mohamednafie4720 Hello Nafie, I play at GO Padel as well! :D and wanted to ask if you know where rackets are sold in Cairo? And if I am looking for an all around racket, what would you suggest, given the options we have here in cairo?
@@mohamedgamal93 hello Mohamed :) you can buy rackets from go padel katamya or padel pod lake view in tagamo3 but they tend to be expensive.. your best choice is to try out different rackets until you know what you want then buy it from outstide of egypt so you dont have to pay customs for it.
your videos are great and very useful. i'm learning a lot! thank you and keep posting!!
Hi, great vid! Just wondering if you could explain the difference between 3k, 12k and 18k carbon fibre (and any additional levels) that I have seen used when choosing a racket. Is there a ranking system for these? Thank you.
I really appreciate this. I hate online shopping and filtering through silly adjectives like "extra performance" and "professional control." I want to know the physics and the real effects of each design feature. Thanks
Glad to help!
Like you're saying, it really all comes down on testing and exploring your own preferences. I demo'ed a Siux (Spanish brand) Tsunami Verde on holiday in Lanzarote and it felt so good I decided to buy it. As a left handed player who's obviously playing right and 'gifted' with a relatively small frame, I prefer comfort above power. Aggressive players on the left side generally need a more power oriented racket.I come form tennis and always played Pro Kennex rackets to cure and prevent arm issues. Now I'm looking forward to test their line-up of padel rackets. Nice channel and keep up the good work!
Or Well often the way it works! Demo while on holiday and end up coming back with a new racket! Ha
I play with the Bullpadel Vertex 2 Ctrl. I did a lot of research to begin with, but then I went to the local padel arena and tried it from their shop. I really enjoy the control it offers, aswell as the firm and precise hits I get with it! It offers great control without compromising on speed.
Edbard Bloom sounds like you approached that in the best way! There’s nothing like finding a racket that suits you!
One of my first rackets was I Bullpadel Vertex CTR. But then I found Cork and had to buy one because they look amazing!
And wow, they not only look amazing but they are amazing to play with also. Since a switched to Cork I play more consistent also 🤙
Hey! Great video!
Im choosing between bullpadel k3 and bullpadel wing, i play about once a week and looking for a long term racket. I play with babolat defiance carbon today but its to hard for me, difficult and i want a softer kind of racket.
Ale Yes rackets will soften a bit over time. But playing once a week that might take a while...you might be better testing a few to find a soft one.
Thank you so much! Very informative 😊I have the metalbone 3.1 and it’s the soft version but got so much wrist pain and shoulder pain after playing. I try to hit hard but I’m unable to give speed to the ball so I try more tension in my arm to hit the ball but with no results.
no prob!
Hi, I'm new to padel and I have only played twice. However with two different rackets that felt extremely different. One racket I felt I didn't have to put much effort into hitting it and felt I couldn't really follow through without it going out. Yet another racket I tried - Babolat - felt incredible and felt I could play comfortably and had control over how hard I hit it to where I wanted it to land. Yet I have no idea what version it was. Please could you give me some advice?
Hey Nicole, welcome to padel! TBH choosing a racket is very personal, so whatever may feel good for one player may feel uncomfortable for you. It's a matter of testing a them out as you play and getting a feel of what works for you. Enjoy!
Cool video Sandy. I use a a Adipower Control1.8 when playing drive and a Bullpadel Vertex 02 (Cascais WPT 2019 Edition) when playing reves.
Vasco Knopfli interesting. Why do you switch rackets depending on the side?
@@ThePadelSchool So I know this seems confusing but it comes down to this; I prefer playing reves (Bullpadel), however if I end up playing with a person who only plays reves, then I will play on drive (Adidas) naturally 😊. The reason I switch rackets is due to the nature of the demand of the position and racket I'm playing in/with and what it offers as "a solution". For example: if playing reves I try to do a long deep bandeja with the Adidas, it comes out softer and not as dangerous as the Bullpadel offers. Whereas if I'm playing drive and if I use the Bullpadel, my game is not as precise as it is with the Adidas. Confusing?! 😳🤓.
Hi Sandy! Thank you for these useful videos! I´m thinking about buying a new racket, but I still am a bit unsure about the core of the racket. Some websites mention that a racket has HR3 rubber core, some mention EVA rubber or just EVA (that would be just foam). To me it seems that HR3 rubber is used in more expensive rackets (player rackets) and the foam in the less expensive rackets. Do you perhaps know what the differences are and how they affect play?
I use the Enebe Supra Carbon 2021. Bought it a couple of months ago...a bargain (99€). For me it was an upgrade to my starter racket (Black Crown Wolf). I felt I needed/wanted a racket that gave me a little more power in my hits and it does make a difference. Do you have any experiences with this racket or other ones from Enebe? Do you think my upgrade was a good choice?
Haven't tried that racket or the Enebe ones but if it feels good to play with it, then sounds like a good upgrade!
I'm using a Babolat Reakt, but I honestly have no idea if that's a soft or hard racket or what material is in it. I'm thinking about getting a circular racket (mine is tear drop shaped) for better control, might have to ask around among my friends and try one out.
For me right now using Head flash pro but in my way of playing its bit difficult to control the ball with it . Nowadays i dont know what to choose so stick with it until i use one my friend's rackets that I like and i will buy the same .
Yes, that racket is very hard so I understand why control is difficult.
Hi man! Love the video and what you do, always something new to learn.
I have played with Adidas Challenge SE since I started (almost a year ago) and I feel my game is getting better and better. Now I've been looking to change to Nox AT10. Would you say it is a big step and might be a difficult racket to handle for me?
Thanks and have a good day!
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That's a great question, I don't know that specific Nox model (but I am getting some models to try in the next few weeks). I would say you need to test it first if possible and see how it feels...
Hi,
Thanks for your valuable videos!
Is there an age factor of rackets to take into consideration? I've been playing with my Bullpadel vertex 2 racket couple times per week over the last year or so. Is the racket foam and/or surface material ageing or getting fatigued so the hitting response is reduced over time? I.e. is there a certain recommended interval you should replace a racket due to material ageing / fatigue?
Martin Lundborg thanks and good question. Racket care is an important topic. A couple of things damage the racket, like leaving it wet or letting it get too hot (like leaving it in the car on a hot day)...but if you look after it you should be fine, when it comes to playing you’ll notice the racket usually gets softer over time. As for the right interval, if you are feeling comfortable and it’s not damaged there’s no need to change. If you’re noticing a big reduction in power (if it has softened over time) then it might be a time to go for a new racket. Different rackets get softer at different rates, it also depends on the speed/power of how you play. I’d say if you’re comfortable, then carry on 👍 hope that helps!
HI Sandy! I come from tennis and missed too much the spin that a tennis racket has. My padel racket was particularly frictionless so I pasted some strips of plastic sand paper. It made a huge difference. I like it very much but I wonder if it's legal. What do you think. Thank you for your videos, they are very helpful.
Haha, I haven't heard of someone doing that. Nowadays the rackets usually have some form of grip on the surface. I know Adidas are testing a sandpaper type surface - not sure if its strictly legal adding your own, but don't see why not haha
I have no idea what racket to get. How does it feel to have the balance low vs high?
Use a straight edge or a net to check - but a head heavy racket will feel heavier (even if its the same weight) in your hand!
I use the Starvie Aquila but Im thinking about going back to the Hack. What do you think?
Nicolas Baldwin my personal preference is the Hack (or Vertex). But it’s only that, a personal preference. You should use whichever you prefer!
Hey Great video ty for the good info. Been thinking of buying a padel racket only played once but been playing tennis for 5 years is HEAD GRAPHENE 360 ALPHA PRO anything you would recommend?
Martin W there are soooo many different brands and models it really is very individual. I’d say if you’ve only played once start with something you feel comfortable with and then when you’ve got a few more sessions under your belt do some testing of different rackets (shape, weight, hardness etc) and see what works for you! I always recommend your personal comfort above other people’s reviews...
Muito boa informação. Iniciei com uma Raquete de forma redonda e atualmente jogo com uma Hibrida. Uma Globo Padel Line Pro.
Texture?? Most are smooth surface but some have a texture which may help with spin, friction. Does it matter?
some people do find that the rough surface makes a difference for friction/grip and therefore spin
Hi Sandy ! Thanks so much for your amazing channel ! Like you, my three sons and myself are tennis player (competition level) but would like to dive head first in Padel. Would you have a recommendation for my 11 year old ? Junior or adult size ? We have played a couple of times but with Covid, it is not possible to rent rackets anymore. As a result, I'd like to buy some so that we can keep playing. I've found plenty of Spanish sites which offer good prices on models from a few years back and was considering getting some of these older rackets. Any advice ? We are based in Belgium ...
Hey Mathieu, sorry for the delay in replying, I didn't see this comment! For your 11 year old, it depends on his size and also strength. But you can get adult size rackets that are a bit lighter (around 300-340g), that might suit him or if he is a bit smaller they do a similar version that is a bit thinner (36mm instead of 38mm). This is difficult to know unless you see him trying them...if they have looked after the rackets (which most probably would) then you'd be fine getting older models. It sounds like you and the boys are getting into the game, so you could get 3 different rackets and see what works best for you guys. You do not need necessarily to spend more money on the latest model. That would be my advice. (If you are buying an older model try to find out if it was one of the leading models for that brand - technology is improving, so you'd want to go for one of the better older models if possible). Hope that helps!
@@ThePadelSchool Hey Sandy, thanks so much for your advices ... which we have followed to the letter. We have bought these rackets - Adidas Supernova Attk 1,9 // Adidas V6 // Head Sanyo Alpha Junior 2020 // Flash Pro 2019. All and all great rackets to get started with. They all have a different feel but you get used to them quite easily. Your advice was spot on and hopefully, this thread can help some others. Thanks again !!!
Mathieu Weyers I’m really glad to hear that. Your preferences will change aswell 👍 exciting padel journey ahead 😊
Why are the rackets sold with a size 'range' eg 360-375g? Why is this a range and not a specific number? How can the weight vary that much?
Im a fairly new player to padel, is diamond shaped a harder racket for beginners or should I go with a round? Looking on either babolat defiance carbon or viper
Linus Nilsson a lot is down to personal preference. Often players from tennis background prefer round. But the best way is to try them! If you are starting out there are good rackets in both shapes!
Hey sandy, i just played on a rainy day and my racket got wet... i think this affected its performance, am i
delusional and its normal or its not good for the racket?
Omar Abu Sharkh playing when wet has a huge effect on the glass of the court and on the weight of the balls, which will effect the feel of the contact. If the surface of the racket is wet you might feel a minor difference, but nothing compared to the other 2 factors.
is wilson carbon force pro a good beginner racket?
Don't actually know that racket unfortunately, sorry!!
I just started padel and bought the Hack 2, i think i will get another one soon that is opposite to the Hack 2.
It has to be Bullpadel, any recommendations on one that is the opposite of Hack 2?
I haven't tried the latest Hack, but I will soon hopefully and I'll let you know!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
i am playing the Nox Nerbo WPT
, but it's a little bit too fast.. I pfrefer the roughf surface, so what are the alternative racktes with some more control ?
When you say it is too fast, do you mean the rebound is too powerful after contact? You might want to try a slightly softer racket. I haven't used the model you have now, so I would recommend testing a few softer models and see what you like...
Im abit confused by the rackets that are being sold where it says 360-375 for a certain model my question is how fo i know if Im getting a 360 or 367g racket? Nox at10 says 360-375g for example
(Honest answer) They don't know the exact weight of each racket that's why its a broad range...
Nice amazing video 🎾
Hi thanks this was a great tutorial hola gracias esto era un tutorial my bueno
I'm surprised not a single HEAD example, but very informative video thank you so much. Can you tell me what's the difference between HEAD Delta Hybrid Racket and HEAD EVO Sanyo please? and whether they're power or balance rackets
Sorry, not sure about the difference between the 2, but I think the Sanyo is meant to have more control. I am not the biggest fan of Head rackets, so maybe I should look into the latest range and hope they will be good!
@@ThePadelSchool can you please tell me why you're not a fan of Head?
@@MMAisFedor the rackets are too hard for me personally (doesn’t mean that’s the same for everyone).
@@ThePadelSchool i'm not an expert but i did return my head racket, i felt something was wrong about it bit not sure what, maybe the grip idk. any recommendations for a good power racket? what do you think of syr beast?
@@MMAisFedor I’m a bit biased with the Beast as I put so much time in developing it. But genuinely it is one of the best rackets you can find as a recreational player.
What racket is the best for beginners
Something relatively light (~360g) and medium-soft.
Hi Sandy, thoughts on a Siux Black Carbon Luxury?
I don't actually know it unfortunately...
I need a racket that is really good on slice shots
My question would be...why? And how would a racket be good with a type of friction on the ball?
great
What about cork rackets?
I think they’re good for tennis elbow, but not a racket for performance.
Do you believe that a rough surface actually creates more spin, Sandy?
DeJos honestly, I don’t think it makes a noticeable difference with the spin...probably makes them easier to sell though ;)
@@ThePadelSchool intresting! Hard to tell what's gimmick and what not... what's your take on the Hesacore grips you start to see nowadays?
Niels Delalieux yes, a lot is about how to make the racket sellable...I think those grips are for comfort. It you feel more comfortable with it then you may play better, but it also wouldn’t change performance...
@@ThePadelSchool Can't agree more!
What is the name of syr racket?
It is my own brand, SYR (for Serving You Right)...
What I'd like to know is the purpose of carbon and the different "levels" of carbon in the face, 3K, 5K, 12K, 18K…
Does it matter and why?
Mikael Andersson Wigander I don’t know if there’s any difference between the carbon for that specific brand. I will try to find out...(often it’s for marketing purposes - but will see if I can find something in this case).
Hey man, i normally never comment on youtube but you are doing a great job and want you to know it and hopefully get your channel even bigger, keep up and ive have 12 rackets atm diff models and nothing compares to Vibor-a which i use as a primary racket.
Is the SYR Racket yours? Where can i read more about it?
Roberto do Carmo thank you for commenting this time!! Appreciate the support! 12 rackets?! You’ve got all your bases covered! Ha.
The SYR racket I’ve developed for myself using several different prototypes to get it the way I like it. It’s actually quite a tricky process. I don’t have any written content unfortunately (other than my own notes)...
@@ThePadelSchool ha ha ha, ill get rid of the ones i don't like soon :), how do i do if i wanna try one of yours out?
Roberto do Carmo which country are you based in? We don’t have many people with our rackets around the world, so it’s normally when I go to the country for a tournament haha let me know and we can try to work something out...
@@ThePadelSchool Hey i live in Sweden/Malmö, will you come over? orelse if any other solotion let me know, id love to try it out! :)
I use a padel racket
4:20 what brand?
Machess the last images? Those are my brand: SYR 👍
The Padel School oh you have a own? is it possible to buy?
These rackets are crazy expensive. I am just gonna pitch up with my plastic yellow swing ball racket which is literally unbreakable 😂
Haha good luck! Nowadays the lower end rackets are also decent and don't cost a fortune!
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Hi Sandy. You chose to tell about a very hard and controversial topic. I read a lot about it and not agree with all info you said. In my opinion the material of the frame are chosen or made in order to create somme rigidity and less flexible racquet and of course more durable racquet with more resistant material. Too bad you didn't talk about the plane and its effect (carbon vs fiber glass, rough plane etc.).
But for me it's a mistake to say about the weight that for men it's between 370g and more and for women it's between 340 and 360. I'm personally quite slim and prefer playing with racquet around 350 and 360g and I'm not a woman neither have arm problems. I practice tennis in competition but prefer softer racquet in padel.
Also I know some women who are playing with Bullpadel professional racquet that are weighted more than 370g. It will depend on every people physical capacities (his/her weight, if he or she has lot of muscles like you :p) and preferences.
I've just bought a Nox AT10 Gold (Agustin Tapia's last racquet) and chose one of the lighter one: 362g. With the overgrip and protector it's 372g and I find it quite heavy. So becareful also cause overgrips and protector may increase the weight importantly also...
Moreover there are very high end racquet with Foam instead of Eva included in pro's racquet. You have to talk about power vs salida de bola (i.e. how the ball speed after contacting the racquet) and punto dulce i.e. sweetspot.
PierreM BK yes, it is a controversial topic and nowadays there is such a wide variety of materials used in the rackets that make it more difficult to generalise...but yes, I mentioned the frame of the racket is designed for durability (fibreglass or Kevlar). And I did say “generally” Mens rackets weigh this and ladies that (as these are the weights a lot of racket companies use), but I perhaps should of mentioned it’s not fixed at all. Like tennis rackets, players prefer different weights and there’s no problem with that at all. Myself and my doubles partner have different preferences on racket balance and hardness...
PierreM BK I also agree overgrips not only add weight, but change the balance slightly too!
Moreover there are very high end racquet with Foam instead of EVA included in pro's racquet. You have to talk about power vs salida de bola (i.e. how the ball speed after contacting the racquet) and punto dulce i.e. sweetspot.
PierreM BK the majority of the pro rackets will have at least some proportion of Eva or a version of that same material. I mentioned the difference in hardness and how it effects the ball...the sweet spot is a tricky one as rackets are often not identical (with same model and brand)...but that’s a whole new discussion 😂
I want your SYR Racquets. Can you send it to India ?
Abhishek Artwani sure, send me an email and we can see how to organise that: sandy@thepadelschool.com 👍
@@ThePadelSchool done. Check mail.