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Lobwell Arc vs Crag

Choose Arc if you want more control. Choose Crag if you attack from the net with a clean, fast swing.

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Lobwell Arc

Teardrop 12K carbon all-rounder with a textured face

  • Control8/10
  • Power8/10
  • Comfort7/10
  • Sweet spot size7/10
  • Manoeuvrability7/10

£109

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Lobwell Crag

Diamond 18K carbon power racket for advanced players

  • Control6/10
  • Power10/10
  • Comfort5/10
  • Sweet spot size5/10
  • Manoeuvrability6/10

£149

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Arc and Crag specifications
Racket Shape Face Core Weight Balance Level Price
Arc Teardrop 12K carbon Medium EVA 360 to 370 g Even to slightly high Intermediate £109
Crag Diamond 18K carbon Hard EVA 365 to 375 g High Advanced £149
Where Arc and Crag differ (design targets, Arc minus Crag)
Control2 pts Power2 pts Comfort2 pts Sweet spot2 pts Manoeuvrability1 pts

Control: Arc is higher. Power: Crag is higher. Comfort: Arc is higher. Sweet spot: Arc is higher. Manoeuvrability: Arc is higher.

A club player in a green T-shirt plays a low forehand on a blue outdoor court surrounded by glass and palm trunks.ComparisonRound vs teardrop vs diamond: which padel racket shape wins, shot by shotRound rackets win on control, forgiveness and speed at the net; diamond rackets win on overhead power; teardrops sit in between and are the most common choice for intermediate players. An empty outdoor padel court with green posts and glass walls, with hills and a white village house behind.GuideHow to choose a padel racket: shape, weight, core and face in six decisionsChoose a padel racket by your level first, then shape, weight and core. A bright blue empty outdoor padel court with the net in the centre and trees behind.ComparisonSoft vs hard EVA: how the core changes a padel racket, and which one you should playSoft EVA cores compress easily and give the ball a lively push on slow and medium shots, which helps lobs, blocks and defence and feels comfortable.

Questions people ask

What is the difference between Arc and Crag?

Arc is a teardrop racket with a 12K carbon face and medium eva core at 360 to 370 g. Crag is a diamond racket with a 18K carbon face and hard eva core at 365 to 375 g.

Which is better for a beginner?

Neither is a first racket. A beginner should look at Tor.

What is the price difference?

Arc is £109 and Crag is £149, a difference of £40.