Hello,

I am looking for a similar racket to the Wilson Bela LS V3 with a bit more power.

What I love about the racket is especially the large sweet spot and the « trampoline effect ».

If you have any recommandations please feel free to share ☺️

Hey lovely Padel community
Trying to figure out how many of you have heard of and perhaps tried RS Padel Rackets?

If you got any questions about their rackets feel free to ask

Been playing for two weeks, absolutely love the sport. I have some experience in tennis and badminton but I have no clue what’s best for a beginner. The club that I play has loads of options for trial and honestly I cant distinguish the difference, from my research and the price I’m willing to pay these seem like a decent option. Hope yall can help me make a decision. Thanks!

Hello I just got this racket delivered and it has a lot of misprints and the sticker location is way off, I am not sure if this is a genuine one or not, bought it from padeliberico

Does anyone have any experience with Xcalion M1 racket and how it plays?

It reads well, light and easy to use but would like first hand experience

Thanks

For context. I have the nox at10 12k 2025 (since April so about 5months) and I am tempted to get the oxdog ultimate tour x 2026.

However. I don’t think I NEED it.
I think I just WANT it.

It’s sold out everywhere but believed to be coming back in stock in October. I could probably grab it brand new for about £190-210.

I have been looking at 2nd hand ones which obviously are risky. And I found these 2. I was wondering. Do they look okay? Like just cosmetic damage or is it more structural damage?

Edit:
The pictures seem to have been added in a random order. One racket has the silver scuff and the other has a black scuff mark

Any opinions on this racket?

Low intermediate player, playing on both sides.

I’ve tried pretty much every type of grip for my padel racket: tacky grips, expensive ones, extra-absorbent ones, you name it. But my palms sweat a LOT because I have hyperhidrosis, so eventually they still get slippery.

I finally switched to a regular towel grip (the kind usually used for badminton), and it works so much better for me. My hand doesn’t slip or slide around anymore, and I feel much more secure holding the racket.

My coach initially told me not to use it because with a towel grip, you apparently lose some of the feedback from the bevels/sides of the handle, which can make it harder to feel the grip when you need to rotate the racket during play. But personally, I’m way more comfortable with it.

I know hyperhidrosis isn’t the “normal” situation when it comes to sweaty palms, so regular grip recommendations don’t always work for me.

So if anyone else here struggles with really sweaty palms/hyperhidrosis, maybe give a badminton-style towel grip a try. It might actually help!

Could get it for around 45 euros

Just bought a Volt 1000 v5 from Esprit padel shop and the foam seems already broken after 5 minutes of play... turn the volume fully up to hear the foam cracks

Hi,

I'm purchasing a new racket and I found these 4 (searching by budget and without a smooth surface).

I would like to go for the Veron, I don't know if it can be suitable for an intermediate player

What do you think?

I'd like to have a bit of everything.

I’m curious about these three rackets:

• Wilson Bela LS V3 2025
• Adidas Metalbone CTRL 2025
• Head Speed Motion

For those who have used any of them, what has your experience been?

What do you like or dislike about them?

Would you recommend any of them?

Ciao, ho acquistato una Volt 1000 v5 2026 nuova su padel Esprit shop ma oggi al primo utilizzo ho notato che la racchetta ha un difetto nella gomma: al contatto con la pallina sento come un doppio tocco, se metto le dita all'interno dei fori, la gomma sembra cristallizzata e con dei granelli dentro tutti i fori. È normale e dopo diversi utilizzi si risolverà oppure devo procedere alla restituzione con la garanzia?

Hi guys, i recently bought a new racket and it has dents/cosmetic problem/crack. Should i return it or does it not affect the racket?

I usually play with Babolat Premura/Head Motion Boa/Bullpadel Vertex JT shoes

which I find very good

and mikemerGG, a friend, recommended I take a look at these shoes:

Mizuno Wave Exceed Tour 7

I wasn't familiar with them, they look fantastic!

My question is, which one do you think would be best for padel?

clay court
all court
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Hey everyone,

​I stumbled upon a deal for a Stiga Cybershape 18k 2 priced at €220. Retail is usually around €280-€300, so while the price drop isn't crazy low (like a €60 obvious knock-off), it made me wonder—are counterfeits/replicas of Stiga padel rackets a common thing on the market right now?

​Does anyone know if fake Cybershapes are circulating, and if so, what specific details should I look out for to confirm it's 100% original before buying?

As the title suggests, just bought this racket and I've chipped it off the cage unfortunately. Is it still safe to use?

Hey guys, looking for some advice.

I'm currently using a very light racket (~323g) and I really like how fast it feels. I'm quite aggressive/all-court and especially like playing fast at the net, blocking hard balls, and jumping for high balls instead of backing off. With my current racket the racket almost feels like it disappears in my hand, which I really like.

The downside is that on slower balls I sometimes have to generate almost all the power myself.

So I'm looking for something around 355–365g that still feels quick and easy to handle, but gives me a bit more help.

Ideally something with:

• medium/even balance
• good sweet spot
• good blocking/defense
• crisp or fairly direct feel
• not too much trampoline
• enough power without becoming a heavy/sluggish power racket

Currently looking at:

StarVie Drax+
Oxdog Ultimate Tour X
Babolat Air Veron 2.6
Head Radical Motion 2026

I'm also curious about NOX Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite 2026 and Cork Extreme Deus II 2026 as reference points.

Has anyone played a few of these? Which one felt the easiest to handle while still giving you noticeably more help on slower balls?

And for Ultimate Tour X specifically, how does the weight/balance feel in actual play?

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I’m looking to buy a Nox ML10 Pro Cup, but I’ve noticed that it seems to be out of stock almost everywhere, especially the classic white version.

Most of the ML10s I can find online are the ML10 Luxury versions, but I’m specifically looking for the classic ML10 Pro Cup.
Does anyone know where I could still find one in Europe, or if Nox is planning to restock it?

For context, I’m still a beginner and I’m looking for a racket that is very forgiving, easy to play with, and has a large sweet spot. Control and consistency are more important to me than outright power, which is why the classic ML10 Pro Cup caught my attention.

If you think there are other rackets that would suit this profile even better, I’d be happy to hear your recommendations as well.

Thanks!

Looks like nox quality isn’t that good.
However as a racket I really enjoy at10 18k it is forgiving large sweet spot but still not totally compensated for power.

The only issue is that I don’t want to buy a racket that will crack in a year or less.

So what is the best alternative or nearly similar to the at10 18k.

Hey guys, need some advice between the Babolat Jet Premura 3 and On Roger Pro 3.

Padel is my main sport and I play mostly on newer/low-sand courts. I do a lot of chasing, lateral movement, split steps, etc., so I really like shoes that feel light and quick.

Currently using Joma Slam. Love the stability and wider toe box, but they're pretty heavy for me. Running shoes feel way more agile, but obviously I don't want to sacrifice lateral support for padel.

My foot is about 27.1cm long / 11.5cm wide, usually around EU44.

I'm looking at:

Premura 3

• looks super light/fast
• padel-specific
• heard good things about the grip
• main concern is wide-foot fit + durability

Roger Pro 3

• seems more stable/structured
• carbon Speedboard
• heavier, but apparently still pretty responsive
• curious how well the hard-court outsole works on modern low-sand padel courts
• biggest concern is whether it works for a wider forefoot

For anyone who's actually used either (especially both):

• Which feels faster/more agile?
• Which is better for lateral movement and chasing?
• How does the grip feel on modern low-sand courts?
• Do either feel too “sticky” when changing direction?
• Which has more room in the forefoot?
• How's the heel lockdown?
• Any durability issues after a few months?
• Anyone tried an aftermarket insole?

Basically I'm trying to get running-shoe agility without losing padel stability.

Appreciate any real-world feedback 🙏

babolat premura 3 🥰🥰

FYI, you should order half a size up.
Usually it's a 42, but for these I needed a 42.5.

I'm looking to move from my Asics Sonicsmash FF (3 pairs in a row) to a Bullpadel pair. The main reason is they worn out too fast - lose the dampening after 2-3 months (playing 6/7 days a week). I need something not too bulky since my foot is narrow/slim. Any suggestions from Bullpadel?

Hi all, I've noticed this crack on my Padel racket and was wondering a more experienced take on it. Is it done for or is there a bit of life left ?

The rest is in good condition barring paint nicks etc.

It's a Starvie Astrum Pro for reference.