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Testing notes · 6 min
The 2026 racket index, explained
What our scores mean, how we test, and why the most expensive racket rarely wins on value.
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Read the court before you buy.
Buying guides, equipment intelligence, and the culture around the fastest-growing game in Europe.
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Equipment guide · 5 min
How to choose a padel bag
Compare racket capacity, protection, shoe storage and carrying format.
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Grip guide · 5 min
Padel grips and overgrips explained
Understand base grips, overgrips, thickness and pack quantity.
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Ball guide · 5 min
Padel balls, speed and pressure explained
Compare tubes, ball speed and storage without mixing balls with pressurisers.
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Footwork · 5 min
How to choose padel shoes
Use court compatibility, lateral support and fit to compare padel footwear.
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Beginner guide · 6 min
How to find a beginner-friendly padel racket
A practical specification checklist for a first or more forgiving racket.
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Fit guide · 6 min
Padel racket weight and balance
Understand static weight, balance and why both affect manoeuvrability.
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Racket knowledge · 6 min
Round, teardrop or diamond: racket shapes explained
What racket shape can tell you—and what it cannot.
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Buying guide · 7 min
How to choose a padel racket without guessing
Use level, shape, weight and balance to build a shortlist from verifiable facts.
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