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What does your next racket need to do?

Forgive your mishits, add power to your smash, or keep up with your hands at the net. Start with where your game is today.

Shape decides almost everything.

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Babolat Counter Origin padel racket

Round

Sweet spot low and central. Maximum control and forgiveness.

Beginners and defenders

NOX AT10 Genius 12K padel racket

Teardrop

Sweet spot mid-face. Power without losing much control.

Improving all-court players

Bullpadel Vertex 04 padel racket

Diamond

Sweet spot high. Maximum smash power, least forgiving.

Advanced attackers

Three picks, three players.

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Babolat Counter Origin padel racket Beginner Image: Babolat

Babolat Counter Origin

Best for

First-time adults who want the biggest, softest sweet spot.

Skip if

You already rally comfortably off the back glass.

Round · 355g · Low balance

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NOX AT10 Genius 12K padel racket Intermediate

NOX AT10 Genius 12K

Best for

All-court players ready for their first teardrop.

Skip if

Your contact still drifts off-centre.

Teardrop · 360–375g · Medium balance

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Bullpadel Vertex 04 padel racket Advanced

Bullpadel Vertex 04

Best for

Front-court attackers who finish points with the smash.

Skip if

You spend most rallies defending from the back.

Diamond · 360–375g · High balance

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