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Soft or medium cores, lower balance and moderate weight: the specs that send less shock to the elbow.
How this list is ranked: Rackets with a soft or medium core, sorted by arm comfort rating.
Round, low balance, soft core, 350–360 g. List price €90
Bullpadel recommends the Indiga W for beginner players. The round head and low balance keep the sweet spot central and the racket quick in the hand, which favours control and forgiveness. The soft core helps the ball off the face on slower swings and absorbs more vibration.
Round, low balance, soft core, 341–360 g. List price €40
Kuikma recommends the Comfort Soft for beginner and intermediate players. The round head and low balance keep the sweet spot central and the racket quick in the hand, which favours control and forgiveness. The soft core helps the ball off the face on slower swings and absorbs more vibration.
Round, low balance, soft core, 360–370 g. List price €90
Bullpadel recommends the Indiga CTR for beginner players. The round head and low balance keep the sweet spot central and the racket quick in the hand, which favours control and forgiveness. The soft core helps the ball off the face on slower swings and absorbs more vibration.
Round, low balance, medium core, 341–360 g. List price €55
Kuikma recommends the Comfort for beginner and intermediate players. The round head and low balance keep the sweet spot central and the racket quick in the hand, which favours control and forgiveness.
Round, medium balance, soft core, 360–375 g. List price €80
Adidas recommends the Drive Blue for beginner players. As a round racket with medium balance, it leans towards control. The soft core helps the ball off the face on slower swings and absorbs more vibration.
Round, medium balance, soft core, 360–375 g. List price €120
As a round racket with medium balance, it leans towards control. The soft core helps the ball off the face on slower swings and absorbs more vibration.
Diamond, high balance, soft core, 360–370 g. List price €90
Bullpadel recommends the Indiga PWR for beginner players. The diamond head and high balance put the weight towards the tip, which favours power on overheads over forgiveness. The soft core helps the ball off the face on slower swings and absorbs more vibration.
Diamond, high balance, soft core, 361–375 g. List price €90
Kuikma recommends the PR 990 Power Soft for advanced players. The diamond head and high balance put the weight towards the tip, which favours power on overheads over forgiveness. The soft core helps the ball off the face on slower swings and absorbs more vibration.
Teardrop, low balance, medium core, 365–375 g. List price €340
Bullpadel recommends the Vertex 05 Hybrid for pro players. As a teardrop racket with low balance, it sits between control and power.
Diamond, high balance, medium core, 365–375 g. List price €180
Bullpadel recommends the Ionic Power for intermediate and advanced players. The diamond head and high balance put the weight towards the tip, which favours power on overheads over forgiveness. If you have elbow or shoulder trouble, look at something with a softer core or lower balance.
A racket can reduce strain but it is not a treatment. If your elbow hurts, see a physiotherapist or doctor; technique and grip size often matter as much as the racket.
Look for a soft or medium core, low or medium balance, and a weight around 350 to 365 grams. Very light rackets can make you swing harder, so lighter is not always better.