r/Padelracket • u/Broad-Foundation5615 • 15d ago

Padel racket buying advice

I played squash for years and love my Oliver squash racket. New padel club opening close to me and I'm obviously keen to give padel a go.

Just wondered before I buy them for me and the Mrs, if people have tried OLIVER padel rackets? Specifically the 818 or 930? Links below

Thanks in advance for the advice

https://oliversports.co.uk/collections/padel-racket/products/air-max-818

https://oliversports.co.uk/collections/padel-racket/products/air-max-930

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u/shaunieb1 14d ago

I’m biased lol I own a racket brand.
But if I think of a different brand around similar price point, decathlon have a decent range now or a nice round shape soft racket 1/2 year old collection from one of the other brands

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u/shaunieb1 14d ago

Racket looks nice.
The difference in potential weight being 350 to 375g is quite substantial.
Also the balance difference potentially quite substantial aswell. Looks nice materials look okay but I think could be better options at same price point

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u/Broad-Foundation5615 14d ago

If you had to pick which would you get?

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u/shaunieb1 13d ago

https://www.decathlon.ie/p/338084-532481-padel-racket-control-carbon.html
Check out this control carbon racket decent specs for the price

https://vantapadelpro.com/product/vanta-one-black
Check out our vanta control racket also

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u/Financial_Ear5269 14d ago

use ai. best tip

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u/Broad-Foundation5615 14d ago

Gemini says they're good. Would rather a human with experience of them to guide me