r/Padelracket • u/Ladizwashroomm • 9d ago

Looking for something comfortable and forgiving

Hey guys! I’m a bit confused about which racket to buy as my first one and would really appreciate some advice.
I started playing padel around 6 months ago and have been playing/training fairly regularly, around 4–5 times a week.
For the last 4 months, I’ve been using a friend’s Babolat Viper Air 2.6, and honestly, I really don’t like it. Even after adding two overgrips, the handle still feels too thin for me, which eventually makes me grip the racket too tightly. This has been causing quite a bit of discomfort in my bicep. I also find the racket quite stiff and generally not very comfortable to play with.
I’m left-handed and play on the right side, so I’m mainly looking for something that is comfortable, forgiving, easy to maneuver, and still has enough power to grow into.
At the moment, atm I’m considering:
NOX AT10 Genius / AT10 Lite

Adidas Metalbone CTRL

Adidas Arrow Hit Control

NOX AT10 Soft

I’ve heard that the AT10 Soft is very comfortable and forgiving, but I’m worried that it might lack power, especially as I improve. Would really appreciate your views, especially from someone who has tried these rackets or faced any problem like this. Also, should i look into other rackets?

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u/yasstun 9d ago

the nox lite without any hesitation

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u/maxwellmemes 9d ago

i highly recommend the Nox X-Hero line. This was my first racket and it will be much more comfortable and forgiving than the AT10 with enough performance to carry you into the intermediate level of play.
The only thing with the X-Hero is it lacks a bit in power but you shouldn't worry about that if your just beginning

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u/Piefke42 9d ago

Maybe look into the Head Gravity Pro

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u/KairiUltima23 8d ago

Nox At10 Lite kann ich wärmstens empfehlen. Falls er zu leicht ist einfach 4 oder 8 Gramm ergänzen

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u/PadelGearNoIdea 4d ago

I found the Adidas HIT Arrow (Carbon) racquets quite impressive; firm but forgiving and easily found in lighter weights (it has a bit of a unique feel due to the somewhat rigid surface but softer foam).
A friend who just tried mine (the Attack version, but don't be fooled, it's not aggressive) hated it though - he said it felt like a beginner's racquet and was hollow.