Gear up for your level
Honest padel gear guides for beginners, intermediates and advanced players. Every racket gets game-style stats, so you can see power, control and speed at a glance.
17 rackets rated · 12 buying guides · Links to more than one shop
NOX AT10 Genius 18K Alum
- Power
- 8
- Control
- 6
- Speed
- 5
- Comfort
- 6
- Sweet spot
- 5
Pick your level
The right racket for a beginner is the wrong one for an advanced player. Start here, and we'll show you the racket, shoes and balls that fit.
Beginner
Your first 6 to 12 months
- Power
- 4
- Control
- 8
- Speed
- 7
- Comfort
- 9
- Sweet spot
- 9
Intermediate
Usually after 1 to 3 years of weekly play
- Power
- 5
- Control
- 8
- Speed
- 6
- Comfort
- 8
- Sweet spot
- 8
Advanced
Competitive players, often level 4 and above on app ratings
- Power
- 8
- Control
- 5
- Speed
- 5
- Comfort
- 6
- Sweet spot
- 5
Racket stats
Power, Control, Speed, Comfort and Sweet spot, rated 1 to 10 for every racket from its shape, balance, core and weight.
NOX AT10 Genius 18K Alum
All-rounderHead Coello Pro
Power hitterBuying guides
Rackets, shoes and balls we'd recommend, with links to more than one shop so you can compare prices.
How we recommend
No paid placements. Picks come from makers' specs and independent reviews, grouped by who they actually suit.
Specs, not hype
Every stat is worked out the same way from shape, balance, core and weight, so rackets are rated on equal terms.
More than one shop
We link to at least two shops for each pick, so you can buy wherever it's cheapest that day.
Open about money
Shops may pay us a commission when you buy. It never changes the picks. Read our disclosure.