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The teardrop shape is the all-rounder among racket shapes: more power than round, more forgiveness than diamond – the most popular compromise for intermediate players.
186 rackets found
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A top-class all-rounder: power and control in a rare balance.
A tactical control all-rounder: very easy to handle despite 370 g thanks to low balance.
Agustín Tapia's 12K variant of the AT10: a teardrop with HR3 core, aluminised 12K carbon, Dual Spin texture and an adjustable weight system.
Agustín Tapia's all-rounder for 2027: teardrop shape, aluminised 18K carbon and MLD Black EVA core, new with the VCS anti-vibration system.
Vertex 05 in hybrid form: more sweet spot, hardly any loss of power.
Tapia's teardrop with aluminised 12K Xtrem carbon – in 2027 with a new MLD Black EVA core and the VCS anti-vibration system.
The hybrid form of the Hack 04: the middle way between power and control in Paquito's line.
Lighter Ventus Hybrid – 12K construction with nimbler handling.
Pro version of the Valkiria: a balanced teardrop for competitive women players.
A handy teardrop for advanced players/pros: firm EVA face with a woven carbon structure (C2 Tubular Construction) – punchy and precise at the same time.
Colour/edition variant of the Bullpadel Hack 04 Hybrid 2026: technically identical (same shape, same MultiEVA core, same frame), just a different look.
The hybrid shape of the Vertex line: low balance, large sweet spot and much more accessible than the diamond.
Teardrop all-rounder with medium balance, a hard construction and 368 grams – direct in feel, but demanding.
Fede Chingotto's hybrid control racket with 3K carbon, a MultiEva core and comfort technologies.
A hybrid teardrop with a hard H-EVA Power core, 24K Carbon Master and a medium-high balance point: dry, direct power.
Tino Libaak's Diablo Pro: a teardrop with 24K Textreme carbon and a dry, controlled touch.
Third generation of the Black Mamba Radical with 12K carbon.
The flagship of the Lamborghini collaboration: precision and power in an exclusive design.
The control-oriented side of the Hack: hybrid shape, low balance and a large, forgiving sweet spot.
Chingotto's control racket, in 2027 with a new core and a frame reinforcement called PrismLock.
Teardrop shape with medium balance and a structured 3D carbon face – designed for precision and versatility.
The lightest Ventus: 350 to 360 grams, teardrop shape and 12K carbon, new with the VCS anti-vibration system.
Orange colourway of the Babolat x Lamborghini BL002: technically identical (same shape, same core, same face), just a different look.
A balanced all-rounder with anti-vibe comfort and adjustable balance.
A light teardrop (355 g) with Auxetic 2.0 and Control Foam: agile, comfortable, tactical.
A versatile teardrop with 12K Carbon Hyper, an M-Eva Balance core and Z-Shock damping: controlled power with comfort.
Yarará Pro 2.0: balanced teardrop of the Black Mamba family.
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.
Fran Guerrero's teardrop: carbon/fibreglass hybrid face, Power Foam core and Auxetic 2.0 – the power model of the Speed line, in the 2025 version with a slightly toned-down balance.
Comfort variant of the Vertex 05 2026: same diagonal double-bridge design, but with a dual-density MultiEva core and Ease Vibe dampers that absorb up to 49% of vibrations.
Sanyo Gutiérrez's all-rounder: hybrid shape, medium balance, 18K Carbon Hybrid over a medium-hard M-EVA core.
12K carbon, multi-density EVA core and sandblasted surface on a balanced hybrid shape.
The more accessible Viper: attacking, but lighter and more forgiving.
Gemma Triay's hybrid women's control racket: light (355 g), Fibrix surface, comfortable.
The accessible Elite version of the Stupaczuk line: a teardrop with 3K carbon, EVA Mid Touch and a sand finish.
Franco Stupaczuk's tournament racket: a versatile teardrop with a 15K carbon face, power and control in balance.
Teardrop shape with medium balance and a 12K Carbon Hyper face – the step-up racket in the StarVie range.
The lightest Genius: 350 to 360 grams, soft HR3 White EVA core and aluminised 12K Xtrem carbon in teardrop shape.
Edu Alonso's teardrop with 12K Xtrem carbon and MLD Black EVA core – for 2027 with a redrawn frame and the VCS anti-vibration system.
A teardrop with a strikingly low balance point (255 mm): extremely agile, comfortable, control-oriented.
A polyvalent teardrop with 12K Carbon Hyper, an M-Eva Balance core and double vibration damping (Shock Shield + Z-Shock).
Power-focused teardrop with a high balance and a sand finish.
Sixth Diablo generation in the Elite spec – control with a gentle ball exit.
Fourth Elite generation of the Pegasus – a precise control teardrop.
Stiga's own Cybershape design with a 20% larger sweet spot higher up the head: 18K carbon duplex with silver treatment, a little softer than the Hard version – lots of control at competition level.
Attack-oriented hybrid racket: 100% Aero carbon frame with a 45°-angled 18K carbon outer layer over a responsive Power EVA core, Vibralow damping against vibration.
Teardrop shape with medium balance and a medium-hard core – at 365 g, a racket for powerful, aggressive play that still feels balanced in the hand.
Franco Stupaczuk's Electra Pro is a teardrop with medium balance, an EVA Mid core and a sandy 3K carbon face – attacking, with plenty of grip for spin.
Claudia Fernández's hybrid teardrop with ExoFrame and Vibradrive: maximum control with fast reactions.
A versatile NFA teardrop with Carbon Alum 12K and an EV50 core: balanced between attack and defence.
Jon Sanz's attacking racket: a teardrop with 24K Textreme carbon for maximum pressure.
Second Valkiria Elite generation – a light, soft control teardrop.
Tapia's 2025 mould as a Pro Cup version with a hard core – power and stability.
Just one hole in the hitting surface: Head's ONE concept as a very light 345-gram teardrop with 2D carbon, Auxetic 2.0 and Power Foam – extremely agile and direct.
The brand's best-known model range: teardrop shape in fibreglass, Kevlar and carbon with an EVA Soft Touch core for good shock absorption – tweener balance for pro level.
Teardrop shape with a medium balance from the Quantum line: 12K carbon face over an HR3 Color EVA core that reacts to heat with a colour change.
Gemma Triay's previous-year racket – hybrid shape, smooth 3K carbon face, slightly lighter than the 2026.
The stiffest of the Curva range – fast and direct, with aerodynamic perforation.
StarVie's all-rounder for 2027 – hybrid shape with centred balance, equally suited to attack and defence.
Claudia Fernández's signature model – teardrop shape with a balanced design for versatile play.
Control racket in teardrop shape: medium balance, 12K carbon, tuned for precision rather than punch.
The lighter variant of the Speed series: 355 grams, teardrop shape, high balance, Power Foam under a Hybrid Woven face.
Alex Chozas's Pegasus Pro is a firm teardrop: medium balance, an EVA Hard core and 12K carbon faces for direct, powerful shots.
Control teardrop of the volcano series with a grippy surface.
Hybrid version of the EA10: a teardrop with a 12K Xtreme build.
Hybrid teardrop of the NextGen Pro series – the balanced NFA successor.
Most versatile model of the Hyper series – stability at the back, pressure up front.
Pro version of the Pure line with a grippy sand finish.
The soft Pro Cup variant: control, comfort and ball feel in the Tapia mould.
The most powerful Speed: ONE concept with a head-heavy balance, 2D Carbon HS face, Extreme Spin texture and DampPlus damping – for a punchy finish.
The only racket with adjustable balance during play: a hybrid teardrop with 12K honeycomb carbon, Custom Balance system and double Shockout damping.
Fede Chingotto's signature model from the generation BEFORE the Neuron 02: Xtend Carbon 3K face over a three-layer EVA sandwich core, Lateral Wave frame damps vibration and flexing.
Colour/edition variant of the Bullpadel Ionic Light 2026: technically identical (same shape, same MultiEva core, same frame), just a different look.
Colour/edition variant of the Kombat Galeras 2026 (Manu Martín): technically identical (same shape, same Black EVA core, same frame), just a different look.
Attacking teardrop with a soft core – fast, but not harsh.
18K carbon meets a soft foam core – pressure without harsh feedback.
Gemma Triay's model – all-rounder in teardrop shape, slightly lighter than the men's models of the line.
21K carbon over Black EVA Professional, rough 3D surface, teardrop shape – power all-rounder with lots of spin.
The classic Pro Cup teardrop with an HR3 Hard EVA core and aluminised fibreglass – balanced, with an Exclusive Spin surface.
Franco Stupaczuk's Electra in a teardrop shape with medium balance, an EVA core and a 3K carbon face, tuned for more forgiveness.
Attacking teardrop with medium balance, a hard EVA core and 3K carbon – the slightly more accessible version of the Pegasus family.
Teardrop shape with medium balance: 370 grams, a hard EVA Pro core and Carbon 24K faces for a firm, direct feel.
A soft beginner teardrop with an S-Eva Flex core and elastic X-Glass: comfortable and forgiving.
The light Air version of the Veron: fast handling with balanced performance.
A softer Attack variant with teardrop shape and medium-high balance.
Light edition of the anniversary model.
Alex Chozas' Pegasus Pro with 12K carbon.
Comfort teardrop of the Speed line: fibreglass face, Auxetic 2.0 and soft Soft Butt Cap – light power with plenty of comfort for ambitious club players.
Vibor-A's best-known model range: teardrop shape with carbon 3K faces over a soft EVA core – a balanced all-rounder between power and control.
The most comfortable Curva – carbon-fibreglass blend with a soft foam core.
Hybrid shape with low balance – all-rounder for quick reactions.
Teardrop shape with balanced balance, 3K carbon and Black EVA HR3 – the all-rounder of the Aerox line.
The soft Pro Cup: teardrop shape, HR3 Soft EVA core and aluminised fibreglass for comfort with enough power.
Teardrop control racket with a 3K carbon face, central balance and a medium-hard EVA core.
The women's version of the C300: teardrop shape, 3K carbon and a medium-hard EVA core for controlled play.
Dunlop's teardrop racket with medium balance, a medium-hard EVA Pro core and a rough 16K carbon face for a balanced game of pressure and control.
A light all-rounder from the new Vertuo line.
Comfortable all-rounder of the Pure series.
Teardrop shape for intermediate and advanced players: unidirectionally reinforced carbon frame with a 3K carbon face over a medium-hard EVA 15 core, large sweet spot for power and control.
Hybrid head with Tri-Clamp reinforcement and a 12K carbon face over a Pro EVA core – control-oriented, with a grippy Extra Grip texture for plenty of spin.
Oversize teardrop with a centred balance: full carbon tube frame with 3K carbon reinforcement over an EVA core – balanced between power, control and comfort for intermediate players.
Signature edition developed with Gianluca Vacchi: hybrid shape with a 24K silver carbon face and Anti-Torsion Bridge – versatile, with power on smashes and a large sweet spot in defence.
Previous generation of the Axion Attack 2.0 2026: teardrop shape with an 18K twill carbon face (Twin Tubular system) over an Eva Pro core, Anti-Twist system dampens vibrations.
Hybrid shape with balanced balance and 3K carbon construction – designed for control and a large sweet spot.
Light teardrop made of carbon and fibreglass: manoeuvrable and balanced.
Teardrop shape with low balance, 3K carbon and a soft EVA Soft core – designed for control, with a damped feel.
Handle-heavy control racket with 16K carbon and an EVA Soft core of medium hardness for precise placement.
The Bela MAX relies on a teardrop shape, medium balance and a soft EVA core – a well-balanced racket with a cushioned feel.
A versatile teardrop with a medium balance point, Firm EVA core and Duo Grid hole pattern: all-round through and through.
A beginner teardrop with a high balance point and a foam core: easy access to power, large sweet spot.
The affordable entry to the Coello range: an oversize teardrop with a soft fibreglass face and Innegra damping.
The comfort model of the Axion range: an oversize teardrop with medium balance, stable and comfortable.
A balanced attacking teardrop for intermediate all-rounders.
A versatile teardrop from the Kombat volcano series.
Bea Caldera's Maxx Flow: C18 carbon with an asymmetric core.
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.
Head-heavy teardrop in 12K carbon with EVA Core Foam++ – the power model of the ZERV Hunter range, for intermediate players who attack.
Limited-edition oversize teardrop with a centred balance: 3K carbon face over an EVA Soft core, reinforced core area against twisting – focused on balanced power-and-control play.
Easy-to-handle teardrop shape from the Radical range: fibreglass face over a Control Foam core, Auxetic and Smart Bridge technology for precision – for intermediate players who put handling ahead of power.
Colour/edition variant of the Head Coello Vibe 2026: technically identical (same shape, same Power Foam core, same frame), just a different look.
Colour/edition variant of the Kombat Osorno 2026 (Manu Martín): technically identical (same shape, same Black EVA core, same frame), just a different look.
Hybrid model of the Nox Future Academy series: teardrop shape with a large, centred sweet spot – 3K carbon face over an HR3 Black EVA core for flexible switching between power and control.
The balanced Gladius – 18K carbon without specialisation.
The hard attacking version of the Gladius – power at a small price.
Teardrop shape with medium balance, 3K carbon faces and a medium-hard EVA core – a balanced all-rounder at 365 grams.
Teardrop shape with central balance, a hard EVA Pro core and a rough surface – a taut all-rounder for powerful play with spin.
Teardrop shape with medium balance and a soft EVA core – light at 345 g, easy to handle and cushioned at impact.
Versatile teardrop with medium balance, 3K carbon faces and a medium-hardness EVA core – well balanced in its set-up, but on the heavy side at 368 g.
Teardrop shape with medium balance, a 3K carbon face and an EVA Soft core – a comfort-oriented, manoeuvrable all-rounder.
The hard version of Joma's Blast Pro: hybrid shape with medium-high balance, a high-density Black EVA core and 12K carbon – firm and built for power.
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.
Aggressive teardrop with an enlarged sweet spot – a power-oriented all-rounder.
Ultra-light AT10 for beginners – Tapia's shape at around 340 grams.
Hybrid teardrop of the Astra line – an uncomplicated all-rounder.
Versatile 3K teardrop with a medium-soft feel and a smooth surface.
Power-oriented women's pala – the top model of the Dyna line.
Hybrid shape with a high balance for explosive power: 12K carbon face, medium-density Black Pro EVA core and a rough surface for lots of spin – for ambitious attacking players.
For experienced players who focus on precision rather than pure ball exit: Full Carbon Flex frame with Extreme Foam core, Cork Bioshield grip noticeably damps vibration.
Hybrid shape with head-heavy balance, 3K carbon and Black EVA Professional – versatile with an offensive tendency.
Cheap comfort all-rounder: Soft EVA S3, flexible fibreglass faces, large sweet spot.
The Hack 02 Betis: teardrop shape, medium balance and a soft EVA core with a smooth face for comfortable, controlled play.
All-round racket in teardrop shape with medium balance, a 3K carbon face and an EVA core of medium hardness at 365 g.
Head teardrop with medium balance and a soft core – 365 grams and designed for a damped, balanced ball feel.
Teardrop racket with medium balance, an EVA Soft core and an overall hard construction, designed at 353 g for a controlled, versatile game.
Versatile Joma teardrop with medium balance, a hard Black EVA core and 8K carbon – firm and well balanced between attack and defence.
A featherlight beginner version of the Drive: soft, forgiving and affordable.
Light beginner racket from the Air line – fast, comfortable, affordable.
Teardrop shape in carbon and woven fibreglass over a soft EVA core – a solid mid-range model in the Carbon Force line for intermediate players who focus on attacking play.
Versatile hybrid shape for attack and defence: carbon 3K face over a medium-hard core, ShockOut damping and reinforced bridge for more stability.
Colour/packaging variant of the Wilson Carbon Force: technically identical, just a different look.
Light oversize teardrop shape for defensive, tactical play.
Teardrop shape with medium balance, a soft EVA core and a fibreglass hitting face – at 355 g a comfortable, arm-friendly racket.
Light teardrop racket with low balance and a soft construction – 312 grams, handy at the net and gentle on the arm.
All-round racket with a teardrop shape, medium balance, a hard Power Foam core and a fibreglass face, weighing 365 g.
A beginner Evo with Extreme genes: an affordable, soft teardrop.
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.
Teardrop shape with a medium-density core and an aluminised 12K carbon face – a balanced mix of power and control for intermediate and tournament players.
One of the lightest models in the Babolat range: dynamic CarbonFlex face with reduced thickness and micro-perforation for explosive yet controlled power.
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.
Previous generation of the BP10 Evo 2025: round, low-balance teardrop shape with a Polyglass fibreglass face over a soft EVA core – manoeuvrable and forgiving for intermediate players.
Hybrid shape with medium balance – built for control, feel and spin.
Head-heavy teardrop shape with 3K carbon and a softer core – pressure at the net with more comfort than usual.
Light, agile Dyna for women and junior girls.
Danish racket-sports brand (known from tennis and badminton) with its own padel line: teardrop shape in woven 3K carbon over soft EVA foam, X-Spin texture for more spin.
Hybrid shape between teardrop and round head with a large sweet spot: fibreglass face over a medium-hard EVA core with a soft inner layer – versatile for intermediate players.
Teardrop shape developed specifically for precision: Bio Soft Foam core and Cork Bioshield damping – accessible for beginners and intermediate players, made entirely in Portugal.
Teardrop shape with medium balance – a good-natured entry-level racket from Siux.
Our beginner tip: comfortable, controlled and with room to grow.
Hybrid shape with a high balance: 3K carbon face for plenty of feel, precision and power – appeals to a broad range of players from recreational to experienced.
Light, versatile beginner racket from adidas.
Hybrid shape with a soft EVA core and flexible fibreglass face – tuned for comfort and a large sweet spot.
Teardrop shape with medium balance, a fibreglass face and a soft EVA core – at 352 g a light, softly tuned all-round racket.
An affordable all-round entry in teardrop shape: soft core, smooth fibreglass face, forgiving in every situation.
Long-established Spanish brand: teardrop-round hybrid shape with a full carbon tubular frame over a soft EVA Soft core – a versatile all-rounder with good vibration damping.
Comfort all-rounder made of fibreglass with a soft EVA core – geometry between teardrop and round, large sweet spot.
Beginner model with hybrid shape, soft EVA core and Stability Crossbar in the carbon frame.
Teardrop-shaped beginner racket with a medium balance, fibreglass faces and a soft EVA Soft Performance core, weighing 368 g.
Especially light Beat version at around 350 grams.
Forgiving hybrid head with a large sweet spot: graphite frame, carbon face and Pro EVA core with a grippy rough surface for beginners to intermediate players.
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.
Beginner teardrop of the Beat series.
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.
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The teardrop shape (also called drop shape) sits between round and diamond: the sweet spot is shifted slightly upwards and the balance is medium – that brings noticeably more power than a round shape without giving up its forgiveness completely.
That's why teardrop is the most played shape among intermediate players: it supports attack and build-up play equally and grows with you while your playing style is still developing. If you want a clear specialisation, choose round (control) or diamond (power).
For intermediate players and ambitious all-rounders who want a balance of power and control – and for players moving up from a round shape who want more punch in attack.
To some extent. Sporty beginners can cope with a soft, balanced teardrop, but the sweet spot is smaller than on round shapes. If you're starting from scratch, you'll usually learn faster with round.
With a diamond, even more weight sits in the head: maximum power, but a smaller sweet spot and more strain on the arm. The teardrop is the more balanced middle ground with greater forgiveness.
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