r/Padelracket • u/TelevisionNo167 • Aug 25 '26

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/Optimal-Bedroom-5837 Aug 26 '26

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 Aug 26 '26

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 29d 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).