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Padel rackets

Seven Lobwell rackets, each built for a clear job. Round heads for control and a big sweet spot, teardrops for all-round play, a diamond for power. Not sure? The racket finder asks six questions and picks one.

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Compare padel rackets side by side

Padel rackets: key specs
Racket Shape Face Core Weight Balance Level Price
Tor Round 3K carbon Soft EVA 355 to 365 g Low Beginner, Improver £79
Pip Junior Round Glass fibre Soft foam 280 to 300 g Low Junior £39
Fen Round Glass fibre Soft EVA 350 to 360 g Low Beginner £59
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
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
RoundBig, low sweet spot. Control and comfort.TeardropRaised sweet spot. All-round play.DiamondHigh sweet spot, head heavy. Power.

Guides that help you choose

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 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. A row of floodlit outdoor padel courts at night, with players on the green turf and picnic tables on the lawn.GuidePadel racket weight: how heavy should your racket be?Most adult padel rackets weigh between 340 and 375 g; the FIP rules set no weight limit. A yellow padel ball rests on green artificial turf beside the blurred line of the net.Buying guideThe best padel rackets for 2026: what actually matters, and the right racket for each levelThe best padel racket is the one that matches your level: a round, soft cored racket of 340 to 365 g for beginners and improvers, a teardrop of 360 to 370 g with a medium core for intermediates, and a diamond with a hard core and high balance for advanced attackers.

Questions about padel rackets

Which padel racket should a beginner buy?

A round racket with a soft EVA core and a weight of about 345 to 365 g. In our range that is Tor (3K carbon, £79) or Fen (glass fibre, £59). See beginner padel rackets.

What is the difference between round, teardrop and diamond?

The shape moves the sweet spot and the balance. Round keeps the sweet spot low and central for control, teardrop lifts it a little, diamond puts it high for power. Our shape comparison has diagrams.

How heavy should a padel racket be?

Most adult rackets weigh 340 to 375 g. Lighter rackets are quicker and easier on the arm, heavier ones hit harder. Read the racket weight guide.

Do your rackets meet the official size rules?

Every adult Lobwell racket is designed to the FIP limits: 45.5 cm long, 26 cm wide and 38 mm thick, with a wrist cord fitted.