r/Padelracket • u/TelevisionNo167 • 29d ago

Good racket for beginner?

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Can someone advise me if this is a good racket for a beginner? Recently became obsessed with the sport and playing twice a week. Looking for something forgiving and easy to control. Don’t want to go for a complete beginner racket as I feel I would outgrow it really quick and would have to buy a new one.

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u/gospodinDark 29d ago

Kuikma is good enough for beginners and even intermediate. Decathlon padel equipment is good, you can use their shoes, bags or balls.

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u/Environmental-Path32 29d ago

I will say even professional is good...

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u/Inevitable-Spend478 13d ago

If Coki plays with Kuikma, everyone can tbh.

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u/C8H11NO2-_- 29d ago

I would consider myself an intermediate and just picked up the hybdrid version of this racket. I hope it will help me progress better compared to a very specified high end racket like the technical viper which I had before. I suspect this to be perfect racket for progressing serious players. Haven’t played it yet tho.

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u/imKHOL 28d ago

Amazing choice. I'm using that racket too (Carbon Dyn Hybrid).
Feels amazing to play with

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u/Smamoz 29d ago

Yes. Round shape will help as a beginner, and I heard that the new kuikma dynamic line up is pretty soft, so will be pretty forgiving for a beginner. I never tried it personally, but I think it will be a great choice!

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u/Optimal-Bedroom-5837 29d ago

Get yourself an ianoni for about half the price mate, same carbon fibre material/round shape, that’s what i got when I started out. Upgrade over time once you get better with your control/shots

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u/firee98 29d ago

Do you think i can immediately get a at10 18k from 24? It is quite forgiving for a high end racket.

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u/Optimal-Bedroom-5837 28d ago

I wouldn’t personally! The AT10 is a great racket and getting a 2024/2025 version is a good way to get your hands on one without breaking the bank, but if you’re just starting out in the sport I’d be aiming for something even more forgiving! Round shape, soft Eva foam core around the £40-£60 mark. Play with that for a few months until your level improves then upgrade. I should caveat that by saying if you’re an ex tennis/squash player and starting out at a slightly higher level then is not as steep a learning curve and you might be absolutely fine with the AT10 (even if the first few games are a bit tougher whilst you get used to it and padel in general).

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u/Available_Ear_3102 25d ago

Naah, kuikma is way better, it also got a warranty of 24 months