How to choose an Osaka Padel Racket?
define the different levels of players and their primary requirements:
a versatile padel buit with higher grade materials that offers you a good mix of
power and accuracy.
A Padel Racket is like a recipe, where the ingredients are:
should observe for choosing your ideal padel racket!
The Shape (2 main shapes)
Round Shape (Precision Frame Rackets)
With a weight balance closer to the handle, round-shaped padel rackets are
very manoeuvrable. Their round sweet-spot is quite forgiving and located in the
middle of the head. These padel rackets provide excellent control, which is a great
asset for not only for casual but also highly skilled defensive padel players.
The downside of round padel rackets is their lack of power for smashes.
round padel racket.
Teardrop Shape (Power Frame Rackets)
Teardrop-shaped padel rackets have a center of balance between the middle
and the top of the racket, are versatile but have a focus on providing more
powerful shots into your arsenal. We have aimed to make them as
manoeuvrable as possible given the balance closer to the head.
They will suit intermediate and advanced players who prefer a more
aggressive playstyle.
The Weight
Most padel rackets for adult players weigh between 360g and 375g. This is
also a good weight range for players looking for a mix of power and control.
Below 370g, a padel racket is easier to move, better suited for reaction volleys
but less powerful. A lightweight padel racket will suit casual players, women
(340 to 370g) and kids between 5 and 10 years (280 to 340g).
Over 375g, a padel racket brings more power, but is also less maneuverable and
less control oriented. A heavy racket will be more efficient for the offensive game
but needs excellent physical skills.
In summary, the higher the weight, the higher the skill level required.
The Foam
In our higher range Power frames, we offer the choice between hard and soft
touch rackets.
Hard Touch rackets have a high-density foam inside. These rackets are a bit
heavier, and they offer extra punch in your smashes. They are ideal for the
players that want ultimate power.
Soft Touch rackets have a medium-density foam inside. These rackets are a
bit lighter, and they offer more stability and control. They are ideal for players
that want superior precision.
The Materials
All our padel rackets are built from Japanese carbon fiber, high grade
fiberglass or a combination of the two which we refer to as composites.
Our beginner rackets are built from fiberglass, fiberglass is not as stiff as
carbon fiber making the rackets you build out of it easier to play with, it is also less
expensive which allows us to offer high quality rackets at entry level pricepoints.
Our intermediate level rackets are built out of a carbon/fiberglass composite.
They are not quite as stiff as 100% carbon rackets but they will allow players that
are growing their technical capabilities to get more precision and power out of their
rackets.
Our advanced level rackets are built out of 100% carbon fibre. They are the
lightest, and most demanding rackets we offer. The best players will need to use all
their skills to get the most out of these rackets.
Padel Racket Buying Guide
| Player Type | Kids | Casual Players | Intermediate Players | Advanced off | Advanced Bal | Advanced Def |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needs | Agility/Stability | Agility/Stability | Versitality | Power | Power/Stability | Accuracy/Stability |
| Shape | Round | Round | Round/Teardrop | Teardrop | Teardrop | Round/Teardrop |
| Weight | <300g | 360g | 360-370g | 370g | 370g | 370g |
| Foam | N/A | N/A | Soft/Hard | Hard | Soft | Soft |
| Material | FG | FG | Composite | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
| Models | Deshi Kids | Deshi Vision Precision |
Vision Precision Vision Power Vision Pro Precision Vision Pro Power Soft Vision Pro Power Hard |
Pro Tour Hard Pro Tour Limited Hard |
Pro Tour Limited Soft Pro Tour Soft |
Pro Tour Precision |
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