How to look after your padel racket so it lasts longer

A good racket is an investment. Well looked after, it keeps its feel and ball exit for longer; badly looked after, it can break or lose performance within a few months. These are the habits that make the biggest difference.

1. Watch out for heat

The rubber core and resins suffer at high temperatures. Don’t leave your racket in the car in the sun or next to a radiator. In summer, keep it in a racket bag with a thermal compartment.

2. Use a cover or racket bag

Most scratches and knocks to the frame don’t happen while playing, but in the bag or the car boot. An individual cover or a racket bag protects it from knocks and damp.

3. Frame protector: yes, if you scrape the floor a lot

The protector is a tape stuck to the top edge. It prevents chips when you pick up low balls or brush the glass. It adds a few grams to the head, so the racket feels slightly heavier at the top.

4. Avoid hitting the glass and the fence

It’s the most common cause of breakage. On shots close to the wall, prioritise the ball rather than the full swing.

5. Don’t use it to pick balls up off the floor by tapping

Pick them up by hand or roll them onto the racket with your foot. Tapping on the floor wears the frame.

6. Clean it with a damp cloth

No harsh products. If your racket has a rough surface, dirt wears it down faster: a damp cloth after playing keeps it in shape.

7. Change the overgrip in time

A slippery handle makes you grip harder and can make the racket slip out on a shot. We explain it in the racket overgrip.

8. Know when it’s time to replace it

If the racket vibrates more than before, the centre feels “dead” or the ball comes off without control, the core may be losing its properties. We explain it in how often to replace your racket.

And if it breaks: the warranty

All our rackets are genuine and carry the brand’s official warranty, which covers manufacturing defects. Knocks against the wall, the floor or a partner are normally not covered. If you have a problem, email us at hello@padelpro365.com with photos and we’ll help you with the claim.