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Best padel rackets for women (2026)
A 'women's racket' is usually just lighter and lower-balanced. Fit matters more than the label: choose by weight, balance and level.
By the PadelVersus team · Updated October 2026
The picks
Bullpadel Elite W
Best overall
- Power
- 7
- Control
- 6
- Speed
- 6
- Comfort
- 8
- Sweet spot
- 6
Estimated from specs, not lab-tested. Model: Elite Woman 2026 (Gemma Triay). Inputs: Shape: Teardrop · Balance: Medium (est.) · Core feel: Soft to medium · Weight: 350–360 g · Face: Fibreglass. Data confidence: Medium. Specs checked 2026-10-11 against www.padelful.com (shape, feel, weight, face). How the stats work
- Shape
- Teardrop
- Weight
- 350 to 360 g
- Used by
- Gemma Triay
- Level
- Intermediate to advanced
Good
- Light for a pro-line racket
- Fibrix (glass-fibre) faces for a comfortable feel
Less good
- Not the cheapest option for newer players
Best for: intermediate and advanced players who want a lighter pro-line racket.
Avoid if: you're a beginner: a lighter round racket is easier to learn with.
Babolat Counter Vertuo
Best for beginners and improvers
- Power
- 4
- Control
- 9
- Speed
- 8
- Comfort
- 9
- Sweet spot
- 9
Estimated from specs, not lab-tested. Model: Counter Vertuo 2.6 (2026). Inputs: Shape: Round · Balance: Low · Core feel: Soft to medium · Weight: 340–360 g · Face: Fibreglass. Data confidence: High. Specs checked 2026-10-11 against www.padelful.com (shape, feel, weight, face). How the stats work
- Shape
- Round
- Balance
- Low
- Weight
- About 350 g
- Level
- Beginner to intermediate
Good
- Light and quick at the net
- Gentle on elbow and wrist
- Grows with you into intermediate play
Less good
- Costs more than a first racket needs to
Best for: players who want a light, forgiving racket for the first two years.
Avoid if: you only play now and then on a tight budget: a cheaper beginner frame does the job.
Kuikma PR Open (Decathlon)
Best budget lightweight
- Power
- 3
- Control
- 9
- Speed
- 10
- Comfort
- 9
- Sweet spot
- 9
Estimated from specs, not lab-tested. Model: PR Open (model year not verified). Inputs: Shape: Round (est.) · Balance: Low (est.) · Core feel: Soft · Weight: 320 g · Face: Unknown (est.). Data confidence: Low. Specs not yet re-checked against a source. Sold by Decathlon; we couldn't verify the current version.. How the stats work
- Weight
- About 320 g
- Feel
- Soft
- Brand
- Decathlon
- Level
- Beginner
Good
- Very light
- Very low price, easy to find
Less good
- Little power
- Shorter lifespan
Best for: new players and anyone who wants a very light frame.
Avoid if: you're past the beginner stage: you'll outgrow it quickly.
NOX Equation (Soft / Advanced)
Best for comfort
- Power
- 5
- Control
- 8
- Speed
- 6
- Comfort
- 8
- Sweet spot
- 9
Estimated from specs, not lab-tested. Model: Equation Soft Advanced 2026. Inputs: Shape: Round · Balance: Low to medium · Core feel: Soft to medium · Weight: 350–365 g · Face: Fibreglass. Data confidence: High. Specs checked 2026-10-11 against www.padelful.com (shape, balance, feel, weight, face). How the stats work
- Style
- Control and comfort
- Feel
- Soft
- Brand
- NOX
- Level
- Improver to intermediate
Good
- Soft, arm-friendly feel
- Consistent, easy control
Best for: players with sensitive arms who value control.
Avoid if: you're an attacker looking for power on overheads.