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Round padel rackets

A round head keeps the balance low and the sweet spot central. It is the easiest shape to control and the right shape for most beginners and defensive players.

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Compare round padel rackets side by side

Round 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
RoundBig, low sweet spot. Control and comfort.TeardropRaised sweet spot. All-round play.DiamondHigh sweet spot, head heavy. Power.

Guides that help you choose

Two female players hug on court after a point while their opponents stand at the far side of the net.GuidePadel racket shapes explained: round, teardrop, diamond and what each does to the ballPadel rackets come in three main shapes. An outdoor padel court with a clay-coloured surface, glass walls and white mesh, in front of tall pine trees.Buying guideThe best padel rackets for control: specs for defenders, builders and right side playersA control padel racket has a round head, a low (head light) balance, a soft to medium EVA core and a 3K carbon or glass fibre face, usually at 340 to 365 g. 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 padel court built on a moored barge on a city quayside, enclosed by tall black netting.Buying guideThe best padel racket for beginners: the spec to look for after three sessions on a hire racketThe best padel racket for a beginner has a round head, a soft EVA core, a weight of about 340 to 365 g and a low (head light) balance.

Questions about round padel rackets

Who should use a round padel racket?

Beginners, players who mostly defend from the back of the court, and anyone who wants the largest sweet spot and the least strain on the arm.

Can good players use round rackets?

Yes. Many players on the left side and many defensive specialists prefer round rackets for control at every level.

Do round rackets lack power?

They give less pace on smashes than a diamond, but more control everywhere else. Most points at club level are won by placement, not pace.