Best Padel Racket for Intermediate Players
Written by: Melle | Last update: 11 january 2022
If you have the technique of the game under control and you find your round padel racket too slow, you can take your padel career one step further. If you are an average player, you can now look at a teardrop-shaped racket. These have an average balance and a nice combination between power and control. Where a diamond-shaped racket may be a bit too ambitious, a teardrop-shaped racket is ideal for you. The round rackets will give a lot of precision and control. When you go for a teardrop shaped racket your precision unfortunately does sacrifice from it. With a teardrop shaped blade you trade your precision for strength and power.
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Balance, weight and thickness
The balance of a teardrop shaped blade is average. It sits higher than the round blades, so you can deliver more power when hitting the ball. The balance is average because the diamond-shaped rackets have an even higher balance and can therefore create even more power when hitting the ball. Please note, with most rackets there will be an average balance. Now the balance may be higher. Make sure you read the description of the racket carefully. The weight of the racket also affects your game. With a heavier racket you can hit with more power, the disadvantage is that you lose control and you are less agile when using a heavy racket. I will therefore advise you to choose a racket of 365 grams to 375 grams. So look for a good combination between: balance, agility, control and power.
Most rackets for average players have a thickness of 38 millimeters. This is also what I will recommend you to play with.
The fun you have in the game is very important, so if you start with a slightly easier racket, the fun is greater because you won’t hit many wrong balls. Usually when you first come into contact with padel tennis, you first play with a borrowed or rented racket.
Conclusion
Look for a teardrop-shaped racket if you are looking for some more power after your round shaped racket. With these rackets you are dealing with a combination of control and power. I recommend these rackets to the players who have played with a round racket for a while and have the technique under control. Always read the description of a racket carefully, it may just be that the balance is higher than you expect and that is also described in the description. Are you a beginner? Check out our page for the best padel rackets for beginners.