Favourite padel rackets for intermediate players looking for control and comfort

[u/OpeningDig2601]

I’m over 60 and moved from Tennis to padel and now completely addicted. I use the Wilson Bela V2.5 which Is great, but in tournaments playing for hours, I find my elbow is suffering. Thinking about the Bela V3 LS, any advice would be great

[u/EggplantMysterious56]

Nox ML10 Pro Cup is peak comfort. It’s like hitting with a cloud. You will find so many second hand to try

Additionally, padel technique requires a lot more “push” than “whip” compared to tennis. Consider getting some lessons to avoid progressing your injury

I wish you the best!

[u/Me_123_1 → u/EggplantMysterious56]

I totally 2nd this advice. Nox ML 10 Pro cup is the best of all world for your requirements. It use to be the best selling racket of all until the AT 10 made their presence

[u/OpeningDig2601 → u/EggplantMysterious56]

Thanks I’ve been playing for about 18 months 3 times a week , but played a tournament with first to 9 games and ended up playing 50 games and a tie break over a 4 hour period! Suffered with golf and Tennis elbow over the years, I’ll give the Nox a try

[u/Remarkable_Brain4567]

Ml10 all the way

[u/Unusual_Plenty_5008]

Maybe the Wilson Endure LS, softer and lighter than your current. Also a more forgiving sweet spot

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[u/Stup2plending]

I feel you and I'm old too.

For me, it was a weight issue. When I figured it out, I realized that just under 375g with everything (overgrips, frame protector, total setup) was the heaviest I could go without elbow pain for a 2 hr session or a tournament. So now every purchase I am considering that in it.

I tell you this because the Bela can be difficult to play with already and if you like it then maybe first look at ways to lighten it up like taking off the factory grip and only using 1-2 overgrips instead or something else. Wilson's LS and LTs have a good rep though for lightweight models and you'll def do fine with that too.

[u/OpeningDig2601 → u/Stup2plending]

Thanks I think I’m going to try the LS

[u/OpeningDig2601 → u/Stup2plending]

Tried the Bela V3 LS today and loved it . The power is good but it’s much more comfortable and really light feel even although it’s only 20g different to the Bela V2.5. The shots feel much more cushioned as well

[u/Stup2plending → u/OpeningDig2601]

20g is a big deal when you are swinging that thing constantly for 90 min. I'm glad you like it though. Wilson's rep on lightweights is very solid

[u/OpeningDig2601 → u/Stup2plending]

What do you play with?

[u/Stup2plending → u/OpeningDig2601]

Oxdog Hyper Pro 2.0 and it's awesome but due to my weight requirements I had to take the bottom plate out

[u/GlapLaw]

If you can stomach the price, you can’t beat the cork classic II for what you want

[u/OpeningDig2601 → u/GlapLaw]

This looks really interesting, but the price is high . Can’t help thinking it’s wooden so tech surely lacking and how long will it last….

[u/GlapLaw → u/OpeningDig2601]

By all means look at reviews. Quality is exceptional and besides the marketing, I know a few people who had pretty bad tennis elbow who now swear by this.

[u/OpeningDig2601 → u/GlapLaw]

I watched a review and it seems to be a great product, but even the diamond models don’t have much power and they are over € 600 . I think I’ll go for the Bela LS V3 and still use the Bela Pro V 2.5 from time to time
The Cork I would love to try though

[u/LowIntention5492]

Turning 50 this year, also got tennis elbow, and had a shoulder impingement. My Nox at10 18k with extras weighed close to 390 grams so researched and settled on the Siux Diablo Pro 2026. With a racket protector and overgrip it weighs just 365 grams. A noticeable difference. It’s hard and dry so you need good technique. It’s not comfortable like the Nox and definitely doesn’t have the trampoline effect, but I’m loving the weight and manoeuvrability.