Guides

Black Friday 2026 falls on 27 November. How to spot a genuine discount on padel rackets, why last season’s models drop in price and what to check before you buy.

Padel Christmas gift ideas sorted by budget: stocking fillers under €20, racket bags and backpacks, balls and, if you want to surprise, a new racket.

Our selection of the best rackets of 2026 sorted by playing style: power, all-round, control, arm comfort, beginners and women players.

High-end rackets from the big brands for under €200: our selection for power, all-round play and control, with current discounts.

An adult racket tires a child’s arm and teaches bad habits. How to choose a junior racket by age and when to move up to an adult one.

The rackets used by Tapia, Coello, Galán, Chingotto, Lebrón and the best women on the tour in 2026, and which version of each makes sense for an amateur player.

How much your racket should weigh, what balance is and how to combine them for your level, your game and your arm.

Genuine rackets from Nox, Siux, Head, Star Vie and Lok for under €100: which to choose to start, to progress and for kids.

What sets a control racket apart from a power racket, when each one makes sense and which models in stock fit each style.

Shape, weight, balance, core, face and level: everything you need to look at to choose a padel racket in 2026, explained simply and with examples.