How Do i Take Good Care of My Padel Racket?
By: Melle | Last update: 10 March 2022
Buying a racket is often quite an expense. That is why you want the racket to last as long as possible, of course. To have a good racket every match you have to take good care of it. Do you not want to buy a new racket every season? Then you should pay attention to the following things!
The weather conditions
This is important to keep in mind. Your racket cannot withstand moisture very well. So make sure that if your racket is in a dry place. If you often play in the rain, the racket will deteriorate quickly. The racket does not like heat either. Leaving a racket in the hot sun for too long or, for example, behind the warm glass does not do the racket good. So make sure you dry your racket well after playing in the rain and make sure you store the racket in a good place. Even if you have a break between matches or training sessions, keep your racket in a bag, for example.
Material
Different types of material are used. This affects the lifespan of your racket. The two differences are EVA rubber or foam. These are the shock-absorbing materials in the racket. The EVA rubber is better for the lifespan. It is slightly harder and also gives you better control and power. So if you have a choice, if you are looking at durability, you can go for a padel racket with EVA rubber. The foam also has its own qualities.
Weight
Lighter rackets will not last as long as heavier rackets. This is actually very simple to explain. The light rackets require less material, which saves weight. The rackets are light and have to do more to give speed. So you have to hit harder to create speed. So they take harder blows.
Protections
There are several things you can purchase to protect your racket against damage. View my selection of the most important padel racket protections below.
protection tape
This is tape that you can stick on your racket to protect your racket. If you really go for the ball, you have a chance to hit the ground or the glassware. You protect your racket against scratches and worse damage. You can buy the tape in different colors and sizes. Note the weight of this tape. Your racket could get a little heavier after applying the tape.
padel bag
A padel bag is essential in protecting your racket. Your racket is safe from bumps and scratches while traveling. You can also safely store your racket here when you are not playing. Out of the rain and out of the sun is best for your racket and this can easily be done with a nice padel bag.
Conclusion
Always keep your belongings safe. Pay attention to the weather conditions and always dry your padel racket after playing. Also pay attention to what material your racket is made of, this can have a lot of influence on the lifespan of your racket.
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