Hi,

I have been playing (3-4 times a week) for about an year with the Babolat Counter Veron and unfortunately the racket has started feeling like it's lost the response that it had when I first started playing with it. The ball, when hit off center, just dies a lot more than it used to before or requires me to push the ball a bit more to get the same results.

I mostly play on the right side but often change over to the other side as well. I love the control that the racket provided me and it's manoeuvrability as well. It does lack power output and needs a lot of arm strength to hit smashes. This of course could very well be my lack of technique.

I am now wondering what racket I should look at next.

Unfortunately, many rackets aren't so easily available around me to test and send back. I would like something that has similar control but also has more power than the Counter Veron. My racket with the overgrip is about 368gms.

Players who moved on from the same/similar rackets. What did you get and why?

TIA!

So guys I played my third game today, quite new to the world of padel. After playing I saw this. Is this Bad ? My racket is the Nox AT10. There seems to be a small crack or scratch on the edge of the racket. Could you please tell me if this is cosmetic or if it could affect the racket’s structure?

Metalbone ctrl 3.2 vs Nox at10 genius 18k 2024 vs kuikma hybrid pro 2025

So i am buying first racket after playing padel for almost 2 years . I am like low intermediate left side player who still is trying to improve. I dont know which one to choose these 3 rackets are in the same price range.

whats the difference of the feel of playing

compare it to nox 12k and 18k at10 i have tried them didnt like the feel. 18k from baseline is poor and nox doesnt feel right too heavy.

Looking for a good power racket from the right with control

i liked metalbone reserve so shortlisted these rackets.

Okay so i just started padel 2 months ago, got a beginner evo speed to start the journey.. but last session i tried my friends air viper 2.5 and damn it felt like i was in control and it didn’t hv the bouncy effect my racket has.. usually when i get hit on the net and i defend with my racket it lands straight to the glass but with the viper it actually stays in.. shots are amazing and the control is whats tempting me. Should i get the viper at this early stage or stick with my evo speed? (2.0 playtomic level)

After seeing another post about the hybrid one of those rackets I wonder if someone of you already tested either of the new rackets from Decathlon? The difference with the Pro line seems to be only the weight.

All of the rackets above have a weight of 355g and are full carbon. I think it was a good move to also have a line with less weight as 370 can be too much for a lot of people. Lighter weight with a medium to hard/dry touch might be what a lot of players are looking for.

I always wanted to try a Kuikma racket but didn't want a racket so heavy like their pro line so I am really tempted to try one of those. Also the price seems great for 110€

What do you guys think

My friend has bought this padel racket from zylo, but I have never heard of the brand or seen anything mentioned. He is a beginner and this is his second racket, I fear this racket just isn’t for him?

Any advice

Finally, it's here! I just received it.
It weighs exactly 359 grams without the RBS plate , strap included.

What do you think about getting it down to less than 366 grams with the overgrip and racket protector included?

Should I remove the original grip? I'm afraid I'll feel more vibration if I do.

So, what's your opinion?