Choosing a padel racket is not an easy task, some time ago we already told you about the different shapes of the rackets on the market and how to choose your padel racket. And we highlighted the qualities that have the different shapes to suit your needs, depending on what you are looking for, power, control, ….
Today we’re going to talk about weight, a variable to consider when buying a racket, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player.
Weight is an important characteristic to prevent injury, since a higher or lower weight than we need can lead to pain or injury.
If you choose a racket with a low weight may appear joint pains, because in certain strokes may be that you have to accelerate more than necessary by the feeling of lightness the racket creates, and thus forces your joints and muscles more than necessary. On the other hand, if you use a racket with a high weight, during the game you may overload your muscles due to the excess weight in your playing tool.
When choosing a padel racket, in addition to your level of play, your fitness, climate, style of play, … you must consider the weight as an important variable in addition to design.
Yes, you read it right, climate affects your racket purchase, because if you live in a humid area, you will buy a racket with more weight because it will help you control the ball. But if you live in a very dry region or at high altitude, you’d better buy a lighter racket because the ball flies much faster in those conditions.
And while it may seem like it has almost no effect on the weight of the racket, overgrips add weight, so keep in mind that the overgrip add 6 to 8 grams to the weight of the racket.
In conclusion, let yourself be consulted by professionals and take your time in choosing a racket.
%7Cutmcsr%3D(direct)%7Cutmcmd%3D(none)%3B%2B__utmv%3D58000801.-%3B)