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Lobwell Tor vs Ridge

Choose Tor if you are new to padel or want the most forgiving racket of the two. Choose Ridge if you are ready for a stiffer, more precise face.

Lobwell Tor, render

Lobwell Tor

Round 3K carbon racket for your first year and well beyond it

  • Control9/10
  • Power6/10
  • Comfort9/10
  • Sweet spot size9/10
  • Manoeuvrability8/10

£79

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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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Tor and Ridge specifications
Racket Shape Face Core Weight Balance Level Price
Tor Round 3K carbon Soft EVA 355 to 365 g Low Beginner, Improver £79
Ridge Teardrop 3K carbon Medium EVA 360 to 370 g Even Improver, Intermediate £89
Where Tor and Ridge differ (design targets, Tor minus Ridge)
Control1 pts Power1 pts Comfort1 pts Sweet spot1 pts Manoeuvrability1 pts

Control: Tor is higher. Power: Ridge is higher. Comfort: Tor is higher. Sweet spot: Tor is higher. Manoeuvrability: Tor 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 Tor and Ridge?

Tor is a round racket with a 3K carbon face and soft eva core at 355 to 365 g. Ridge is a teardrop racket with a 3K carbon face and medium eva core at 360 to 370 g.

Which is better for a beginner?

Tor, because of its softer core and round head.

What is the price difference?

Tor is £79 and Ridge is £89, a difference of £10.