When Does My Padel Racket Need To Be Replaced?

When does my padel racket need to be replaced

From the factory, rackets have a lifespan of 12 to 18 months. This is a lot shorter than a tennis racket. A tennis racket often lasts for years, you sometimes replace the strings, but apart from that, a tennis racket lasts a lot longer. A padel racket will not last longer than 12 months in certain circumstances. It depends on how you take care of your racket and in what circumstances you are going to padel.

What to do if your racket cracks?

If you are in the store or if your padel racket is sent home, it is always smart to check for cracks. Cracks in your padel racket are of course not good for the racket. If there are cracks or other damage on the racket, return the racket!

With minor cosmetic damage, it goes without saying that this is not a huge problem. If there are cracks between the holes or really on your racket, it is not very nice to continue playing with it. Playing with a broken racket is not smart because you actually break the racket further. Also, your ball feeling is no longer the same with a crack in your racket.

Can I repair my racket?

Repairing padel rackets is possible! I will recommend it if you have an expensive racket and the damage is not huge. With cheap rackets it is often better to buy a new racket. It is quite expensive to have your racket repaired. It is not easy at this early stage of the sport to find someone who can repair padel rackets. Partly because of this, it is very expensive to repair a padel racket.

Conclusion

Repairing rackets costs a lot of money and it is often wiser to purchase a whole new racket. It also depends entirely on how you handle your racket how long the racket lasts. If you play very intensively, you will sooner have to replace your racket if you do not play regularly. The extreme heat or rain has a lot of influence on your racket. Are you curious about how you can best take care of your racket? Read more about it here!