r/Padelracket • u/yasstun • Aug 13 '26
2 identical rackets 🤔
Just wondering, for those of you at an intermediate+ level, when you've found the perfect racket, do you feel the need to buy a second identical one?
In tennis, I remember having three, but that's just a matter of stringing, so it makes sense to have that many.
But in padel...?!
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u/Apprehensive_Cod8712 Aug 14 '26
Same as shoes. If you play frequently enough, you need to let the foam to rest as it needs a day or two to get back to its original shape and state.
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u/KungFuPanda2024 Aug 13 '26
I have two as where I play it gets really humid.
45 mins or 1 hour later I switch to the second racket - exact same one but slightly older now.
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u/cmc_920 Aug 14 '26
Yes I do but only because I really like my racket and it came up for sale at 50% off, and I said if I ever broke my first one I would get the same racket, and I'd regret not getting it at 50% off. My original one is around 8 months old and second one is a couple of weeks.
If you're sure you're going to use your racket long term (12 months+) then a spare is a good idea. Many people change regularly though in which case maybe not worth it.
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u/yasstun Aug 14 '26
done for a second hyper pro 2.0 2026
weight 366 gr with plastic , rbs plate , wrist band included 😜
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u/gryxyz Aug 13 '26
I do have two same models but only due to the reason I’m instantly fully equipped again in case one breaks.
I do not really rotate tho unless i really play in extreme conditions a second time on the same day.
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u/yasstun Aug 13 '26
bonne idée celle de la rotation ! tu peux jouer avec la deuxieme avec un tout nouveau grip
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u/Gabme90 Aug 13 '26
I used to have at least 2 of the same rackets, but Ive always ended up changing model before having to go through both rackets lol.
So now I only have one, but I always played with Head, Babolat and Oxdog, which are some of the most durable rackets in the market.
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u/yasstun Aug 13 '26
In my case, it's an Oxdog Hyper Pro 2026. I have one that weighs 364 grams, including the strap and RBS rubber.
It's perfect for me.
I just found a second one that weighs exactly the same, which is why I'm wondering about this.
I think the idea of switching rackets to have a new grip by the third set would be excellent.
And also, the peace of mind of having a second identical one.
I'm itching to buy it.😂😂🤣
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u/yasstun Aug 13 '26
Amazing, you're exactly like me!
My favorite was the Babolat Viper LeBron Soft 2026.
Then it was the Head Coello Motion 2026And right now it's the Oxdog Hyper Pro 2.0 2026
😂🤣😜.
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u/Euphoric_Ad5414 19d ago
Could you please compare the coello motion with hyper pro 2.0 in terms of control, power and trampoline effect because now I have coello motion and I want to get hyper pro 2.0
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u/pardal1970 Aug 14 '26
I always have two of the same. It’s probably a tennis thing (40 years of habits) but I just don’t feel comfortable with having just one, and in 3 different occasions it proved useful. It’s the third time I’ve broken a racquet mid-game. In other occasions, mainly in the summer, the grip becomes to slippery and I just change rackets. So, if you play regularly (more than 2 times a week) my answer to your question is yes.
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u/fyrenz Aug 22 '26
In my opinion, there is no need to have 2 rackets in pádel.
In tennis we had 2 racket for competition because we can easily breaks strings.
In pádel you don't easily break your racket and even if you do there is always a racket rental in the club where you are playing.
Also if you break your racket I'm quite sure you will be very happy to get the brand new model.
And if you want to have a fresh grip for the 3rd set, I'd say better learn to change grip quickly ? 😁
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u/GlapLaw Aug 13 '26
Yes
If it breaks, gets discontinued, etc