Round head. The yellow area shows where the sweet spot sits.
Lobwell · Round · 3K carbon
Lobwell Tor
Round 3K carbon racket for your first year and well beyond it
£79
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About the Lobwell Tor
Tor is the racket most people should start with. A round head keeps the sweet spot in the middle of the face, which is where a new player actually hits the ball, and the soft EVA core does the work on slower shots so you do not have to swing hard. The 3K carbon skin is the step up from the glass fibre you find on hire rackets: it is a touch firmer, so volleys feel cleaner and the face does not go soft after a few months.
- Big, central sweet spot on a round head, so off-centre hits still go over the net
- Soft EVA core gives the ball a lively push at club pace without jarring the arm
- 3K carbon faces keep their shape longer than glass fibre
- Low balance, so the head is quick at the net and easy on the wrist
Who it suits
Built for new players learning the walls and players in their first or second year. It puts placement and comfort ahead of raw pace.
How it plays
Design targets for this racket on a 10 point scale, relative to the rest of the Lobwell range.
- Control9/10
- Power6/10
- Comfort9/10
- Sweet spot size9/10
- Manoeuvrability8/10
Specification
| Shape | Round |
|---|---|
| Face | 3K carbon |
| Frame | Tubular carbon |
| Core | Soft EVA |
| Weight | 355 to 365 g |
| Balance | Low (head light) |
| Thickness | 38 mm |
| Surface | Smooth |
| Level | Beginner, Improver |
| Length | Up to 45.5 cm (FIP limit) |
| Wrist cord | Fitted |
Compare with similar rackets
| Racket | Shape | Face | Core | Weight | Balance | Level | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tor | Round | 3K carbon | Soft EVA | 355 to 365 g | Low | Beginner, Improver | £79 |
| Lark | Round | 3K carbon | Soft EVA | 335 to 345 g | Low | Beginner, Improver | £79 |
| Ridge | Teardrop | 3K carbon | Medium EVA | 360 to 370 g | Even | Improver, Intermediate | £89 |
| Fen | Round | Glass fibre | Soft EVA | 350 to 360 g | Low | Beginner | £59 |
Other rackets to consider
Lobwell Ridge
Teardrop 3K carbon racket for players moving off a round head
- Teardrop
- 3K carbon
- 360 to 370 g
Read before you buy
GuideWhat is padel? A plain guide to the sport filling up UK courtsPadel is a doubles racket sport played on an enclosed court 10 metres wide and 20 metres long, with glass walls you can play the ball off.
GuideHow to play padel: the serve, the walls and the first ralliesTo play padel, two pairs face each other on a 10 by 20 metre walled court.
GuidePadel rules: every rule you need for doubles, from the serve to the fencePadel rules come from the International Padel Federation.
GuidePadel scoring: points, golden point, Star Point, tie-breaks and setsPadel is scored like tennis: 15, 30, 40, then game, with sets won at six games by a two game margin and a tie-break at 6-6 (first to 7 points, two clear).
Questions about the Lobwell Tor
Is the Lobwell Tor good for beginners?
Yes. It has a round head, a soft eva core and a low (head light) balance, which make it forgiving on off-centre hits.
How heavy is the Lobwell Tor?
It is designed at 355 to 365 g before an overgrip, which adds a few grams.
Does it come with a cover?
Not on its own. The Starter Kit includes extras for less than buying them separately, or add a thermal cover.
Can I return it?
Yes, within 30 days if it is unused and in its packaging. See returns.
Tor£79