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Prices from 14/11/2026 · updated daily, cheapest shop first
Soft core, no head-heavy balance, 345 to 360 grams: these rackets are kind to your elbow, wrist and shoulder – the right choice for tennis elbow or sensitive joints.
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A light Team version with a round shape: the comfortable entry to the Metalbone family.
Lighter Ventus Hybrid – 12K construction with nimbler handling.
Round shape with a low balance, fibreglass face and a soft EVA Soft Performance core – a light, control-oriented racket at 352 g.
Lighter version of Tapia's 12K Xtreme – soft HR3 White EVA core, nimbler handling.
The predecessor of the Blade LS – a light control teardrop with a Soft EVA core and fibreglass weave, solid and now often available at a good price.
The soft Equation: round shape, HR3 Soft EVA core and 3K fibreglass for a comfortable, controlled game.
Control variant of the Metalbone range with balance adjustable via weight plates.
The lightest Genius: 350 to 360 grams, soft HR3 White EVA core and aluminised 12K Xtrem carbon in teardrop shape.
The light Pro Cup: 350 to 365 grams, round Lamperti shape, HR3 core and smooth face.
Counter Vertuo: a light, soft control round racket from the new line.
Light Whip for faster handling.
Second Valkiria Elite generation – a light, soft control teardrop.
Round control racket: medium balance, Carbon 16K face and a soft EVA core, tuned for precision and comfort.
A light, agile round all-rounder with a large sweet spot and a long handle.
Marta Ortega's light control racket with Air Flow channels for maximum manoeuvrability.
The Pro edition of the Cross It Light: round, soft and nimble for fast control play.
Sustainably designed control round racket with a bio-EVA core and Amplitex fibres.
Andrea Ustero's control round racket: large 498 cm² head, fibreglass face, Control Foam core, Spin Surface and Soft Butt Cap – calm, comfortable and built for placement.
18K carbon meets a soft foam core – pressure without harsh feedback.
A soft beginner teardrop with an S-Eva Flex core and elastic X-Glass: comfortable and forgiving.
Lighter M27 – same control, nimbler handling.
Light edition of the anniversary model.
The most comfortable Curva – carbon-fibreglass blend with a soft foam core.
Comfortable all-rounder of the Pure series.
The light version of Momo González's Endure line: a round control all-rounder with a Carbon Flex frame, 3K face and low balance – precise, comfortable, very agile.
Round shape with low balance – the forgiving racket of the Nitro line.
A round beginner racket with a soft S-Eva Flex core, fibreglass face and low balance point: easy to play.
Light Air version of the Astra Hybrid.
The lightest Blade: a teardrop with a low balance, fibreglass weave face, soft ECO foam core and spin texture – versatile between control and comfort.
The lightest of the StarVie beginner rackets – 340 to 360 grams, meant for the first steps on court.
Round shape, medium balance and 350 grams, plus a fibreglass face over a soft EVA core and a rough surface.
Teardrop shape with medium balance and a soft EVA core – light at 345 g, easy to handle and cushioned at impact.
The soft Blast Pro: the same hybrid shape with medium-high balance, but a Black EVA Soft core for more comfort and easier ball output.
A forgiving oversize teardrop (350 g) with a soft fibreglass face: the classic beginner all-rounder.
The lighter women's version of the Indiga (355 g): round, comfortable and designed for control.
Colour/edition variant of the Bullpadel Indiga W 2026: technically identical (same shape, same core, same frame), just a different look.
A featherlight beginner version of the Drive: soft, forgiving and affordable.
Light beginner racket from the Air line – fast, comfortable, affordable.
Light round women's racket for the first months of padel.
Light oversize teardrop shape for defensive, tactical play.
The comfort variant of adidas' entry-level line – a bit more bite than the Match, same good nature.
Teardrop shape with medium balance, a soft EVA core and a fibreglass hitting face – at 355 g a comfortable, arm-friendly racket.
Round Joma racket with medium-high balance, a soft Black EVA core and 8K carbon – versatile, with easy ball output.
A beginner Evo with Extreme genes: an affordable, soft teardrop.
A flexible, soft comfort pala with a round shape.
Easy Flow: a particularly accessible, light round racket.
Beginner version of the Counter line: round, 355 g, low balance, soft EVA core.
Wilson's beginner round racket: flexible fibreglass face, soft foam core, low balance and long handle – good-natured, light and comfortable.
Comfortable beginner teardrop in an oversize format: soft Power Foam core and fibreglass face with Innegra damping – large sweet spot, very forgiving.
Comfortable hybrid racket with a 12K carbon face, Tri-Max reinforcement and an ultra-soft core – plenty of stability and control for ambitious recreational players.
Lighter teardrop shape from the Prime Team range: frame made of 80% carbon/20% Japanese fibreglass with a soft EVA core and 3K carbon face – versatile for attack and defence.
Light round defensive racket with a very soft core.
Beginner model with round shape – built to forgive mistakes rather than force points.
A lighter RX Series: a soft, forgiving beginner racket.
Colour/edition variant of the Adidas RX Series Light 2026: technically identical (same shape, same EVA Soft Performance core, same frame), just a different look.
Light round shape with a fibreglass frame – the most accessible racket of the Nitro range.
adidas' entry-level model for 2027 – soft core, round shape, designed for accessibility.
Our beginner tip: comfortable, controlled and with room to grow.
Light Flow version for beginners: round and easy to handle.
Light, versatile beginner racket from adidas.
Teardrop shape with medium balance, a fibreglass face and a soft EVA core – at 352 g a light, softly tuned all-round racket.
Nox's new beginner round racket in an oversize format: 3K fibreglass face with an HR3 core and low balance – comfortable, forgiving, rough surface for easier spin.
Round way into the world of Cork: carbon 3K face with a micro-rough texture over an especially comfortable Cork UltraSoft core – handmade in Portugal, for beginners to intermediate players.
Round, light control racket with a soft foam core and a lightly textured fibreglass face – designed to be arm-friendly, for example for players moving up from juniors or with elbow or shoulder problems.
Beginner pala for defensive, controlled play.
Especially light Beat version at around 350 grams.
Pure beginner model: round shape with a large head, woven fibreglass frame and low-density foam core for easy, forgiving first steps in padel.
Lighter version of the Optimus 5 with Air technology against air resistance: fibreglass face over a very soft EVA Ultra Soft core – plenty of spin and comfort for beginners.
Robust beginner round racket – the uncomplicated everyday hero.
A women's pala that's especially easy to play: round, light, low balance.
Light hybrid head for beginners: graphite frame with a soft EVA core and a grippy Extra Grip surface – lots of comfort at a low weight.
Beginner counterpart to the X-Aura with a bit more punch.
Round control racket for beginners: fibreglass face and frame with a soft EVA Core Foam – takes the pace off hard balls and forgives mistakes.
The cheapest Nox model of 2026: light, soft, ideal for your first matches.
Pure beginner racket: round with a large sweet spot, graphite frame and soft Pro EVA core – damps vibration for low-fatigue play in long sessions.
Round beginner racket with an oversize head and a large hitting area: woven fibreglass frame with a low-density foam core for accessible power with a soft feel on impact.
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Elbow or wrist problems (often called 'tennis elbow') are common in padel. We only list rackets as arm-friendly if they meet four criteria at once: soft core, low or medium balance, round or teardrop shape and 345 to 360 grams according to the manufacturer. Weight and balance count as much as the core – a soft but heavy or head-heavy racket still strains the arm through leverage.
The accompanying factors are just as important: a well-cushioning overgrip, clean technique and not using too much force. A hard diamond racket with a high balance, on the other hand, is the worst choice for arm problems.
A round or teardrop racket with a soft core, a low balance and a weight of around 345–360 g. Models with explicitly soft EVA or a foam core cushion best.
Generally yes – less mass means less strain. Even more important, though, are a soft core and a manoeuvrable balance.
Equipment can reduce the strain considerably, but it doesn't replace rest or a medical check-up for acute problems. See it as one building block, not a cure.
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