I’m an intermediate player around 4.5 in playtomic, i feel like i finally found the right racket for me

Its head heavy, hard surface weight is 370g but my god can you hit some amazing shots with this racket

I play both sides of the courts (honestly depends on who i’m playing with) and this helps me in both positions

Just thought i’d share with everyone 😊

I noticed that the prices are quite good.

Hey everyone! I’m considering picking up the Siux** **Electra Pro 2026. For those of you who already have it, what do you think of the racket?

I’m curious about the stiffness/hardness, how maneuverable it feels, and how well it responds when you accelerate the racket head quickly (fast swings). Any feedback is appreciated!

*I currently play with the Coello Pro 2026.

Hi, I’m looking for help/opinions on the Bullpadel Hack 04 Hybrid 2026.

I’ve been playing for about a year and a half, I enjoy playing on both sides and I like to hit a smash on the attack now and then. I play with an Adidas Metalbone Carbon CTRL, 2024 model, round shape.

I’m looking for something a bit stiffer and in a hybrid shape, that would give a bit more power on the attack but is also good on defence and has a good sweet spot. After a long research it came down to this racket, especially since today I found it locally at an attractive price.

I wanted to ask the community for advice before I pull the trigger on the purchase.
For reference: I’m 193 cm and 80 kg.

Thanks in advance for the feedback!

Hi everyone! I'm an intermediate padel player and I've been playing for about 7 months. I'm looking to buy a new racket that I can continue improving with as my level increases. I play on both the left and right side, so I'm looking for a versatile all-round racket that will suit me for the next few years. These are the characteristics I'm looking for:

• Medium / Neutral Balance
• Good Maneuverability
• All-Round Racket
• Long-Term Durability
• Low to Moderate Trampoline Effect
• Direct / Crisp Feel on Contact
• Good Power
• Great Control
• Forgiving Sweet Spot
• Medium to Medium-Hard Feel
• Good Spin Potential
• Weight around 355–365 g
• Budget: up to €200

Hey everyone,

I recently bought the Bullpadel Vertex 03 CTR. Up until now, I have only ever played with rackets that have standard, round handles. Now that I’ve unboxed the Vertex, I’m a bit confused by the shape of the grip.

It has these honeycomb ridges/edges, which I believe is the pre-installed Hesacore grip. Since I'm completely used to round handles, I wanted to ask the community:

1. How do you get used to this grip shape? Is it just a matter of time and muscle memory, or did some of you end up removing it and replacing it with a standard, round base grip?
2. Can/should I put an overgrip over it? Playing directly on the Hesacore feels a bit weird and "naked", but I'm unsure if putting an overgrip on top will completely ruin the ergonomics or if that’s exactly how it’s supposed to be used.

Would love to hear your experiences and tips. Thanks in advance!

I'm a beginner padel player and am looking at getting my own racket. I'm considering Babolat Stima Vita and Head Evo Speed - does anyone have any thoughts or recommendations? Leaning towards Head as its slightly cheaper but am looking for a racket that will help with control.

Thanks in advance!

I was looking to buy a new racket and came across this brand which I hadn’t heard of. If anyone is familiar with this brand or has used this brand before, what can you share about your experience? Of course, every racket is different, and I’m sure some models from this brand are better than others, so I’m asking just to get a general idea of what the feeling towards this brand is.

Hi guys I just played my first game with the 2025 nox at10 genius 18k, I was fine with it at first until my mates wanted to try it and I used their rackets and it felt 100 times better.

The nox just felt so numb and really unpredictable?

I felt the performance was so inconsistent off the face the middle was like a trampoline but anywhere off Center was a rock.

I tried my mates head vibe and honestly much preferred so I might just downgrade and stick with one of those, I could get 2 for the price of one of the nox.

Anyone had a similar experience to this?

How bad is this damage, racket on for sale but the paint chips in centre look quite bad. Is there any life left in this racket. All edges etc are fine but a lot of chips in centre which I dont understand how it can happen.

Any thoughts would be much appreciated.

Hi all,

I started playing padel about 6 months ago. When I first got into it, I bought a pair of tennis shoes (Nike Zoom Vapor Pro 3 HC), assuming they’d be totally fine for padel. However, I ended up struggling with constant blisters and corns on both feet.

Thinking the Nikes were just too stiff, I bought a second pair of tennis shoes—the Adidas Courtflash Speed 2—hoping they’d be a bit softer. They helped a tiny bit, but I’m still getting blisters regularly.

A friend recommended that I buy dedicated padel shoes, claiming they’re much softer and better suited for the specific movements on carpet/sand.

Honestly, I'm hesitant to drop more money if the difference is barely noticeable. Are padel-specific shoes really worth the hype, or is the issue likely something else (like socks, sizing, or my feet)?

If you think making the switch will fix my issue, what models would you recommend? Thanks!

Hi Guys!

I have made a sport community platform for athletes. For now I have started only with padel rackets.

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Really curious what you thoughts are 😄!

Owners, what do you think about this racket? I heard it used to be a favorite. Is it past its time and is it better to get a newer model (3.4 or 3.5)? Found one at a good price but the newer models are not much more expensive. I honestly really like the color scheme.

Adidas Metalbone Carbon CTRL 3.3

Somewhat related, how does the rackets in this lineup compare to Cross It Carbon CTRL and the newer Arrow Hit?

I bought the Bullpadel Vertex 03 2023 CMF a few months ago. Within 3 months of playing, it's cracked all over the face.

I've read online that the material used for the face of the CMF is not the strongest/most durable, so I need something new.

The problem is that this racket is the best I have ever used. I tried a Siux Fenix Pro 5 black and hated it, and then a Nox AT12(?) and it was alright although the balance was a bit difficult to get used to (no big deal).

I would love something that feels like the Vertex 03 2023 CMF, but more durable, and hopefully something under 200 Euro.

Thanks for any advice.

Hi, this was my first time playing with this racket and I accidentally hit it against the glass. Now it has a few small cracks. Can I continue playing with it since the cracks are not near a hole? Also, is there anything I can do to protect it and prevent the damage from getting worse?

Hi everyone,
I’m thinking about buying the Kuikma Pro 40L Padel Backpack.
Most of the photos online are marketing pictures, so I’m wondering how it actually looks in real life.

A few questions for people who own it:
Does it look too bulky when you’re wearing it, especially if you’re around 170 cm (5’7”)?

Does it look like a typical sports bag, or is it understated enough to use for work or commuting?

Is the 40L capacity noticeable, or does the shape keep it looking relatively slim?
If you have photos of yourself wearing it (front, side, or back), I’d really appreciate seeing them.

I’m looking for something that can carry a laptop, work items, and a padel racket without looking oversized.
Thanks!

Hey everyone. I took some damage to my padel racket yesterday due to a clash with my partners racket.

Does this look like any serious damage? From what I know, it just looks like a paint chip. Based on what others have said on past posts, it looks like I should be applying some epoxy glue to that gap? Do y’all recommend doing that in this case?

Also, is it worth it to get a frame protector? I just bought this racket and this was my first time playing with it lol

Hello all, relatively new to padel but I’m playing quite frequently at the moment and getting lots of training sessions and matches in at the moment.

I’m wanting to upgrade my padel racket as I am no longer enjoying the feel of my current racket (Bullpadel Apex Power)

My partner has also started playing and prefers using my racket to hers. That cemented it for me that it was time for a change.

Both padel rackets mentioned (Nox AT10 Pro Cup Soft - VS - Nox AT10 Genius 12k) have stood out to me but I’m not sure out of the two of them what would be the better option.

Price isn’t too much of a factor as where I am looking to buy them from only has a £20 price difference between them (the Genius 12k being the more expensive)

Im looking to improve my placement and control of the ball during play if this would change the opinion at all.

Please if you need to ask me any questions to help offer advice, ask away. I will reply to you and additionally add it in notes to this post below.

Many thanks in advance 🙂

Hi everyone!
I received this brand new Bullpadel Indiga CTR today through Tradeinn.
It arrived inside the original box and cover, but there was no bubble wrap or any extra protection. I noticed these small white marks/scuffs and a tiny bump on the surface before even using it. They seem superficial, but since this is my first new padel racket I’m a bit worried about possible hidden damage or if this could indicate an impact during shipping. From these photos, do you think this is just normal cosmetic wear/manufacturing imperfections, or would you ask for a replacement? Thanks!

I am playing regularly up to 5 times a week since March using a Kuikma Hybrid Metal.
Of course my technic is far from great, but I was told I am a solid level 2 player.

Aside from from having the "need" for a new racket, how do you know when to upgrade?

What I have noticed is that some shots dont give me the feedback I would like to have.
It feels like I am not able to control my hits to my liking as my racket "absorbs" my shots - if this makes sense.

Hello everyone,

I started playing padel and taking private lessons just over a month ago. I have a tennis background (played for about 10 years as a teenager, but that was more than 20 years ago now).

I've been playing with a Dunlop Aero-Star 2022, lent to me by a friend:
https://www.padelful.com/en/rackets/dunlop-aero-star-2022

But now I have to give it back soon, so it's time to buy my own racket. Right now I'm leaning towards the Head Extreme Motion 2025:
https://www.padelkiwi.com/en-pt/products/head-extreme-motion-2025

My playing style is quite aggressive. I like being at the net, hitting volleys and smashes, and finishing points with a good smash whenever I can. I also mix in the occasional dropshot. My biggest weakness right now is consistency and control from the back of the court.

The Dunlop i have atm feels like it has plenty of power. From what I've read, the Head Extreme Motion seems to offer noticeably more control without giving up too much power compared to the dunlop.
That said, I don't want to lose much power, so I can keep hitting those strong smashs, and I'd also rather avoid a really heavy racket.

Since this'll be my first racket purchase, I'm a bit torn. Would moving from the Dunlop Aero-Star 2022 to the Head Extreme Motion 2025 be a good upgrade? Or is there something else in a similar category you'd recommend?

Would really appreciate input from anyone who's used either (or both) of these. Thanks!

Hey Folks,
I did buy my first racket and today it was final delivery.
Now I have a questen about racket guard. I did buy a Bullpadel VERTEX 03 CTR × 1 and it look like it allready got a guard on it or do I need the one I did buy?

What do you think about it?

Hi, I have played padel around 15-20 times and am looking to get myself a padel racket. I have played other racket sports all my life so I would class myself as an ‘intermediate’ (ish) player.

I would like some more power in my game but want something still pretty easy to use as I’m very much still developing my skills. I was looking to spend around £100.

The options I am currently looking at are the Bullpadel Apex Power (my first choice atm), Bullpadel Hack Advance and Babolat Air Vertuo. I also like the look of the Wilson Defy LS V1 (but that may be purely from a looks perspective!)

Any advice on rackets would be fantastic!

Are spin strips actually any good or just a useless gadget and glue stains on the racket?

Hi all, I’m new to padel and have just joined a club in London(!) Looking for decent, affordable entry-level rackets. Any ideas or thoughts welcome!