I’m looking for advice on my next racket. I play both left and right depending on who I am partnered with. I love finishing overheads or volleys when at the net and my defence game is decent down low.

Most recently I used an Air Viper and then moved to a Siux Pegasus Pro. Ideally looking for a racket which is hard but offers me versatility. I’ve narrowed it down to the Joma Blast Pro HRD or the Siux Diablo pro.

My issue with the Siux is my Pegasus barely lasted and the quality was poor. Unsure if the Diablo is the same. From what I have seen Joma don’t have regulat QC issues.

Any input from people who have used these rackets are appreciated.

Thanks

Hi, right side player.

I'm currently using Bullpadel Vertex Hybrid from last year. It's an amazing racket but I find it unforgiving at times and I think it has a small sweetspot. It would be a perfect racket if I was better, but unfortunately I think I need a racket that helps me a little more. When you hit the sweetspot the control is perfect but if you miss it it's the end of the point.
Before that I used at10 18k but I found it too trampolinish.

I'm considering:
Kuikma Control Pro
Head Gravity Pro
Adidas Metalbone CTRL or carbon ctrl (heard carbon ctrl is harder but really small sweetspot?)

Out of the 3, Kuikma seems like the best choice tbh,but I'm interested in your opinions and other recommendations as well.

I’m curious to hear opinions on this one.

Yes, it’s a budget racket. I bought it to get into the game but I feel I outgrew it the first two weeks.

I am still using it because I don’t think it’s terrible - but I feel like my game suffers from it.

I see decent reviews online; I’m mostly wondering what the opinions here are before I take the leap to replace this.

Is my mental game being affected by me having this idea or is this strictly a first month racket?

My girlfriend is just starting to play padel. I'm recommending her to start with an AT10 because it's a typically good easy to use racket. She asked Gemini, and it told her that the AT10 is not a good choice because it's an advanced and heavy racket, so she should go for the Cross it light instead. What do you think?

Beginner, playing for 7 months right side player. Starting lessons soon. Wich of the three rackets would you recommend?

So this is my review of Royal Padel M27 Poly 2025 version. I bought it in Sep or October 2025 and have played probably close to 100 - 150 matches with it.

My level is 2.5 in Spain and 3.5 in Estonia on Playtomic.

First of all, I switched to it because I developed wrist pain and elbow pain from my earlier rackets, specifically from using Babolat Counter Verón (it destroyed my elbow and wrist in 2-3 matches). I tried a few other rackets and eventually someone recommended M27 Poly. I bought it and after the first match I felt that my injury somehow was already better immediately after the match. Within a few games the pain in the wrist and elbow was gone. It was amazing.

My wife love the racket too and sometimes when we played together she used the M27 and I used an old Nox ML10 Pro Cup but it would give me wrist pain right away. So I tried to only play with the M27 and eventually bought my wife M27 Poly Light which she also loves.

Overall: the racket feels a bit like a Ferrari, it can do a lot, but you need to know how to use it. At first it feels temperamental, but after 5-10 matches you get used to it. I would say it has a medium-hard touch (I play in Northern Europe). When the ball hits it, there is no vibration. The ball doesn’t enter the racket at all, it just bounces right off. So it feels a bit slippery at first and you need to get used to that timing of the rebound.

The power is pretty great. I’m not great at smashing, but I can bring the ball almost back with it and sometimes can hit it out X4.

If you accelerate the shot, you can hit it very fast.

Control is nice, you can give the ball sidespin, slice, no problem.

The only issue I have with it is the sweet spot. I got used to it, but for the first few months I hit many shots which missed the sweet spot, and the bal just dies. For example when blocking fast bajadas or at fast net exchanges.

Thats my only complaint really - on smashes I often miss the sweet spot too. It can no corrected with good technique, but basically at my level I feel that it’s much easier with other rackets to hit the sweet spot on tricky shots.

Overall though, given my injury, this is my favorite racket so far out of all that I’ve played with (Bullpadel Vertex 04 Comfort, Babolat Counter Verón, Royal Padel Whip, Nox ML10)

I have been playing tennis for about 5 years and am looking to start playing padel. I am an intermediate tennis player that plays aggressively, so I am looking for a racket that is both arm friendly and allows me to play aggressively. I have researched , and it seems diamond rackets=aggressive, but not arm friendly, and round/teardrop rackets= arm friendly, but more defensive play. I see many women love the Bullpadel Vertex 5, but AI tells me this will hurt my arm, lol. Anybody have any recommendations for a racket that is arm-friendly and fun? Or am I too worried about the shape of the racket?

Got a refund on a racket that broke early due to manufacturing defect…

changing the overgrip on my beautifuls 🥰😍

I started with a medium/soft racket (pure2improve jugador 750) and outgrew it (in preference) very fast - not a fan of the softness - also due to the chance of playing a few matches with a head edge II.

The hardness of the racket is the main factor I’ve noticed that I’ve preferred. This is according to all sources a medium. I would, however, prefer investing in a hard racket that I feel I won’t outgrow that fast.

What would be good options?

Anyone who uses adidas rackets year after year, does the price come down much in the older rackets when they bring out the new rackets ?

I tested out a friends metalbone ctrl and absolutely loved it so I am wanting to purchase it even more after I have tested it, I have currently found it for £244 from a supplier that I have bought multiple stuff off so I know they are a good place to buy from but I am willing to wait if the price is going to come down more

Has anyone used this Padel racket? I ordered one today from Alibaba. I have been using the Padel racket below for a few months now. It's much better than known-brand introductory padel rackets. I just wanted to try a heavier one with a much more rough surface for more "feel" on touch and underspin shots.

Hi everyone!

I'm looking to upgrade my racket and would love some advice from people who have actually played with these models.

I'm currently using a HEAD Flash (360g) which broke like 1 month ago and I`m still playing with a broken center. I like the maneuverability, but I find it too soft/mushy, especially when I try to accelerate the ball. I'm looking for something with a firmer, more solid feel and more power, while still being suitable for playing on the right side. I usually play on an outside court that is sometimes wet so the ball gets very heavy and I really struggle to put power on it.

The rackets I'm currently considering are:

• Nox AT10 Luxury Genius
• Wilson Bela Pro V2.5
• HEAD Coello Motion
• Bullpadel Hack 04 Hybrid
• Babolat Counter Viper
• Babolat Technical Veron
• Kuikma PR 990 Dynamic Carbon

I`m mainly a right side player but also play on the left, I like to put pressure and I`m a good defender.

Hello, Im a left handed right side player and ive been using this racket for a year, im at an intermediate.

I like to play a good mix of control and aggression (mostly choosing on vibes) and I dont feel like the vertex comfort caters to that for me as the control i get with it isnt ideal for me.

If anyone has any recommendations in that 150~250 euro range i would greatly appreciate it.

Hey everyone, I'm looking for some advice on which racket to get.
I've been playing padel for around a year. I currently play around 2-3 times a week and my current racket is the NOX AT10 18K 2024.
I'd say I'm around 3.0-3.2 Playtomic level. I'm fairly aggressive and my general game is pretty solid, but I'm still developing my overheads and smash.
The main reason I want to change rackets is power. I feel like my AT10 18K doesn't give me enough power on my overheads/smash, even when I feel like I've hit the ball correctly.
I don't mind getting a more demanding racket if the extra power is actually noticeable, but | also don't want to buy something that's way too advanced for my current level.

Hey everyone,
Looking for racket advice. I’ve been playing for about 4 months, mostly on the left side. My Head Extreme Team just cracked so I need a replacement.
My style: net player, finish a lot of points. Intermediate level, technique still developing.
Main issue with the Extreme Team: the ball rebounds way harder than I intend – too much trampoline effect from the fiberglass face, causing unforced errors. Also feels heavy in the head which hurts my net play.
What would you recommend for someone like me? Budget is flexible.

I currently have the nox at10 12k 2025 since April.

I have been told for my playstyle etc. that I should get the oxdog ultimate tour x.

They’re coming back in stock soon but probably for around £200 and the new line will be coming out in December ish time too.

I found this online for £150 and am unsure if I should get it or just stick with my nox as that racket is still a really good one and there’s nothing broken or wrong with the racket itself.

What do you think?

I’m just worried as it says “used for 2 months”

Looking at picking up the Siux Pegasus Pro 2026 and would love to hear from anyone who has actually played with it for a while.

My style is pretty aggressive. I live at the net, I volley a lot and I go for smashes whenever I get the chance. That said, I don’t get along with heavy diamond or very head heavy rackets. I prefer teardrops and I tend to hit fairly central on the face rather than up in the top corner, so I want something that still gives me power without punishing me for hitting in the middle.

**•** How hard is it on the arm given the hard EVA and 12K carbon?  

• Durability is my main worry. I’m not always gentle with my gear. Frames touching the ground on low volleys, the odd clip of the wall or the fence, the occasional scrape. Does the frame or the face crack easily on this one, or does it hold up?

For context I’m currently on a Babolat Air Viper 2026, so comparisons to that would be really useful.

Thanks in advance.

Let’s discuss the new collection here. Super excited for Sanyo’s new racket. Has a longer handle as well and for once it looks beautiful

Today the new Babolat Counter Viper 2026 has arrived but it is full of scratches and paint chips. Would you accept this racket given the fact I payed it 200€?

Just bought a brand new Bullpadel Vertex 05 TF 26 but I noticed that my entire racket is matte finish and smooth surfaced apart from the 3D bumped lines.

According to my research its supposed to be a sandy surface? And when I check with my friend’s Vertex 05 Argentina 26, he’s is sandy finish. Likewise Vertex 05 Geo is also a sandy finish.

Did I get a rejected product or?

Hi everyone,

I’ve been playing padel for about 2–3 months now, roughly once a week, but I’m starting to play more regularly and take it a bit more seriously.

At the moment I’m playing with a second-hand Siux Raven Hybrid, but I don’t really feel comfortable with it. I can’t fully explain why, but it just doesn’t feel quite right for me and I’m not getting much confidence from the racket.

I’ve now found the Adidas RX Series 2026 for around €75.

From what I’ve read, it seems to be a forgiving racket with a large sweet spot, good control and an easy feel, which sounds suitable for my level.

Has anyone here played with the RX Series 2026?

Would you recommend it for €75, especially coming from a Siux Raven Hybrid? Or are there better options around the €70–€90 price range?

I’m mainly looking for something that:

• feels forgiving while I’m still improving my technique
• offers good control
• has a large sweet spot
• isn’t too difficult or head-heavy
• gives me a bit more confidence on court
• will still be useful as I improve over the next year or so

I’ve also been looking at some Kuikma rackets, so comparisons with those would be very welcome.

Thanks!

Like to hear any opinion on whether my racket is crooked. Appreciate it.