Padel Tennis
PADEL TENNIS
WHAT IS PADEL TENNIS?
Padel Tennis is one of the fastest growing sports in the world right now.
Padel is a racquet-based ball sport that could be described as a mixture of squash and tennis. It is played within an enclosed space like squash but shares similarities with tennis.
The game is played with a net in the middle and players must hit the ball over the net into the opponent's side. In padel, the walls of the enclosed court are firmly part of the sport's gameplay. Players are allowed to hit the ball after it bounces off the wall to keep the ball in play.
Padel is most commonly played by four people in a game of doubles, though it can also be played individually.
It’s a great sport for players of all ages and skills, as it is both quick and easy to pick up.
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Tips for choosing your Padel Racket
1. Shape
Diamond-shaped Aimed at experienced players, they offer more power and less control. For example the tournament racket.
Teardrop-shaped Suitable for intermediate-advanced players who need to combine power with control. For example, the Open, Stadium Control or Challenge padel rackets.
Round-shaped Perfect for beginners who need extra control and little power. For example the Rookie racket.
2. The Core
There are various types of padel racket core, and each will provide different features. Rackets with an EVA inner core have a more durable and more powerful hit. For example, the Joma Open, Slam or Rookie padel rackets have EVA SOFT technology. But if you are looking for maximum power, Joma has rackets with EVA PRO, like the Stadium CTR or the challenge. This type of high recovery EVA provides the necessary control for maximum power when hitting in a controlled way.
3. The balance
When we talk about the balance of the racket, we are also referring to the shape. A racket with a high balance means higher power and less control, and the opposite is the case with a low balance racket. Rackets with a medium balance, as their name suggests, offer a medium level of power. An example of each one is:
High balance: stadium padel racket.
Medium balance: open padel racket.
Low balance: slam padel racket.
4. The thickness
The ideal thickness for a padel racket should be 38mm, or at least, no thicker than that. Nowadays, it is the most common thickness and you need to make sure yours doesn’t exceed that. All padel rackets from Joma have a thickness of 38 mm.
PADEL RACKETS
For players who regularly play paddle tennis with a perfected technique, where control is the main weapon of the game. Due to its round shape, the Slam Pro II paddle racket facilitates ball handling, provides more security when hitting the ball and greater ability to hit more comfortably and accurately.
The outer layer is made of 12k carbon fiber. 12,000 intertwined carbon filaments that create a resistant racket with more power than fiberglass.
The inner core is built with EVA PRO technology, which combined with the outer carbon, provides necessary control to develop the maximum power in your stroke in a controlled way.
Characteristics
Weight: 360 - 370 {g}
Rounded shape
Range: high
Core: EVA SOFT
Side: 12k carbon fibre
Frame: carbon fibre
Thickness: 36 mm
Control: 40%
Power: 60%
Balance: low
46% Carbon fiber, 31% Epoxy, 17% EVA, 5% Polyurethane, 1% Polypropylene
The GAME JR model has features that set it apart from an adult racket. It is lighter and smaller, intended to be a better match for the younger player's physique.
In addition, the GAME JR racket is soft and comfortable to hold, perfect for the little ones to start in padel tennis. The outer layer is made of fibreglass and the inner core is built with EVA SOFT technology, making it an easy to handle racket with great ball output.
Characteristics
Weight: 330 - 340 {g}
Rounded shape
Range: beginner
Core: EVA SOFT
Side: fibreglass
Thickness: 33 mm
Control: 50%
Power: 50%
Balance: low
42% Fiberglass, 33% Epoxy, 18% EVA, 6% Polyurethane, 1% Polypropylene
The Slam Pro racket is a diamond-shaped model, with a high power and control. It is designed for expert players looking to score points and get the most out of their game.
Its high density Black EVA FLEXO core, combined with our 3k FlexSHIELD fibres guarantee the highest performance at each point. It boasts the new 100% EXO COUNTER carbon frame to guarantee the racket's durability and rigidity. Thanks to the VIBRA-OUT Slam system, we have managed to reduce the vibrations produced in striking the ball by 40%.
Characteristics
Shape: diamond
Range: advanced
Core: BLACK EVA
Side: 3k carbon fibre
Frame: carbon fibre
Tubular 100% Carbon fiber / Flat 100% 3K carbon fiber / Filled 100% EVA
The Slam Flex racket is a diamond-shaped model, with maximum comfort and ball output. It is designed both for players starting out in this sport, and for people with more experience in the game that are looking for a comfortable and easy-to-use racket.
Its high density Black EVA FLEXO core, combined with our FLEXSHIELD Graphite fibres guarantee a broader sweet spot and ball output at each point. It boasts the new 100% EXO COUNTER carbon frame to guarantee the racket's durability and rigidity. Thanks to the VIBRA-OUT Slam system, we have managed to reduce the vibrations produced in striking the ball by 40%.
Characteristics
Shape: diamond
Range: mid - high
Core: BLACK EVA
Frame: carbon fibre
Tubular 100% Carbon fiber / Flat 100% Fibra de grafito / Filled 100% EVA
The Tournament Flex racket is a hybrid-shaped model, with maximum comfort and ball output. It is designed both for players starting out in this sport, and for people with more experience in the game that are looking for a comfortable and easy-to-use racket.
Its high density Black EVA FLEXO core, combined with our FlexSHIELD Graphite fibres guarantee a broader sweet spot and ball output at each point. It boasts the new 100% EXO COUNTER carbon frame to guarantee the racket's durability and rigidity. Thanks to the VIBRA-OUT Tournament system, we have managed to reduce the vibrations produced in striking the ball by 40%.
Characteristics
Shape: hybrid
Core: BLACK EVA
Frame: carbon fibre
Tubular 100% Carbon fiber / Flat 100% Fibra de grafito / Filled 100% EVA
