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Lobwell Ridge vs Arc

Choose Ridge if you want more control. Choose Arc if you are ready for a stiffer, more precise face.

Lobwell Ridge, render

Lobwell Ridge

Teardrop 3K carbon racket for players moving off a round head

  • Control8/10
  • Power7/10
  • Comfort8/10
  • Sweet spot size8/10
  • Manoeuvrability7/10

£89

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Lobwell Arc, render

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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Ridge and Arc specifications
Racket Shape Face Core Weight Balance Level Price
Ridge Teardrop 3K carbon Medium EVA 360 to 370 g Even Improver, Intermediate £89
Arc Teardrop 12K carbon Medium EVA 360 to 370 g Even to slightly high Intermediate £109
Where Ridge and Arc differ (design targets, Ridge minus Arc)
Power1 pts Comfort1 pts Sweet spot1 pts

Power: Arc is higher. Comfort: Ridge is higher. Sweet spot: Ridge 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 Ridge and Arc?

Ridge is a teardrop racket with a 3K carbon face and medium eva core at 360 to 370 g. Arc is a teardrop racket with a 12K carbon face and medium eva core at 360 to 370 g.

Which is better for a beginner?

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

What is the price difference?

Ridge is £89 and Arc is £109, a difference of £20.