What shape of padel racket is better to choose, which will be suitable for the game?
The two basic shapes are diamond and circular. These shapes are the most common and preferred by padel players. This leads me to the question “What shape of padel racket is best to choose?”
I want to find out which is the most appropriate form and whether one even exists, so I did a little research.
Let’s start.
Kas ir “saldais punkts” (sweet spot)?
Before we look at the different shapes of padel rackets and how to find the best shape for your padel racket, we need to understand what the “sweet spot” is. Different racket shapes have different “sweet spots”.
The “sweet spot” is the most effective place from which to hit the ball.
So, when you’re on the court, try to hit the ball in the “sweet spot” to achieve a pleasant hitting sound and the best result after the ball bounces.
When you hear this sound, you’ll know what I’m talking about. If you sometimes feel like your shot doesn’t sound right when you’re on the court, it’s probably because you’re not hitting the sweet spot.
Kā tas ietekmē jūsu padel raketes formas izvēli?
The “sweet spot” varies depending on the shape of the racket, so using different shaped rackets requires hitting the ball in different areas.
This is one of the most important factors that will affect your game when choosing between different shapes of padel rackets.
Let’s look at the two main different shapes – circular and diamond-shaped.
Padoms citu rakešu sporta veidu spēlētājiem
If you have played any of the racket sports that use longer rackets, such as tennis or squash, you may find that you naturally hit the ball closer to the top with your padel racket.
You might want to consider buying a diamond-shaped racket, as its sweet spot is already at the top. Since you are used to hitting the ball closer to the top of the racket, it will be easier to hit it with this shape.
This is, of course, just a suggestion, but as a result you will hit the ball more accurately.
Apļveida formas padel raketes
For circular-shaped padel rackets, the “sweet spot” is in the center.
This means that for the best shot, you need to hit the ball right in the center of the racket.
Round padel rackets also have a low balance, which means that the weight distribution across the racket will be even, so neither side will be heavier than the other.
Therefore, we can conclude that circular-shaped rackets are suitable for the following purposes:
For control
For beginners/intermediate players
Piemērotākā raketes forma kontrolei
You will have the most control when you hit the ball directly from the center of the padel racket. The reason is that there is a lot of material and support around the center, which provides a more stable and accurate hit.
The “sweet spot” in the middle of the racket “forgives” a lot of mistakes – even if you hit the ball slightly off-center, the shot can still be effective due to the large “sweet spot”.
A circular shaped padel racket will probably be best for you if you are a player who prefers control!
Piemērotākā raketes forma iesācējiem/vidēja līmeņa spēlētājiem
Beginners and intermediate players often make a lot of mistakes. They will benefit from a round racket with a large “sweet spot” and low balance.
Apļveida formas padel rakete būs ļoti “vienkārša” izmantošanai.
Saku “vienkārša”, jo spēlētājam nav jāuztraucas par svara sadalījumu vai precīzu trāpījuma vietu.
Tas nenozīmē, ka, ja esat pieredzējis spēlētājs, jūs nevarat izmantot apļveida formas padel raketi. Tas joprojām var būt lielisks darba rīks.
Piemēram, profesionālais pasaules padel tūres spēlētājs Migels Lamperti (Miguel Lamperti) izmanto Nox ML10 Pro Cup raketi.
Ja esat iesācējs vai vidēja līmeņa spēlētājs, apļveida formas padel rakete var būt jums vispiemērotākā!
Dimanta formas padel raketes
Dimanta formas padel raketēm “saldais punkts” atrodas augšpusē.
Tas ir tāpēc, ka gandrīz visas no tām nodrošina jaudu.
Tas neattiecas uz visām dimanta raketēm, taču daudzām no tām būs augsts balanss, kas nozīmē, ka raketes augšdaļa būs smagāka.
Tas liecina, ka dimanta raketes ir lieliski piemērotas:
For power
Pieredzējušiem spēlētājiem
Piemērotākā raketes forma jaudai
Dimanta raketes nodrošinās vislielāko jaudu.
Why?
Kad veicat agresīvu sitienu, piemēram, kick smash vai flat smash, jums jācenšas trāpīt bumbiņai tuvāk raketes augšdaļai, lai iegūtu vislielāko atsitienu un griešanos.
The fact that the “sweet spot” is located here, and the weight is at the top, maximizes power.
Therefore, a diamond-shaped padel racket could be the best choice for players who prefer power!
Turiet rokās āmuru
If you held the hammer from below, you would get more power, right?
If you held the hammer directly at the top, you would get much less power but more control.
The same principle applies to a padel racket. If the “sweet spot” is further away from where you hold it (“sweet spot” is near the top), then you will naturally get more power when hitting the ball.
Piemērotākā raketes forma pieredzējušiem spēlētājiem
Many high-end rackets are built to deliver power.
This is because, as an experienced player, control is usually not an issue and you focus more on getting as much power as possible.
However, as I mentioned above, this does not mean that if you are an experienced player, you must necessarily choose a racket that provides high power.
From experience and considering popular brands such as Nox and Adidas, there are many rackets available in the range that provide power due to demand.
If you are an experienced player, the diamond padel racket shape might be the best choice!
Kādas formas padel raketi labāk izvēlēties?
What shape of paddle is best for you? The most important thing to know when deciding which shape is right for you is whether you prefer power or control. This will help you decide which shape to choose – circular shapes for control and diamond shapes for power.
I think this is especially true for intermediate and advanced players.
For beginners, I would recommend choosing a padel racket that provides control, as it will be very gentle and designed for control – perfect for a beginner!
Kādu raketi izmanto profesionāli spēlētāji?
Let’s take a look at what shapes of rackets are used by professional players on the world padel tour!
Alejandro Galan (Ale Galan) – diamond shapes (world no. 1)
Juan Lebron – diamond-shaped (world no. 2)
Sanyo Gutierrez – diamond shape (world no. 4)
Miguel Lamperti – circular shapes (world no. 23)
Most players I found use diamond-shaped rackets, however there were some who used circular ones too!
Kopsavilkums – Kādas formas padel raketi labāk izvēlēties?
In general, there is no one “best shape” for your padel racket, but there is a “best shape” for YOU. Personally, for me, the “best shape” is diamond, but for you it could be, for example, circular, depending on your playing style.
This can be proven by looking at professional players, many use a diamond shape, while some use a circular one.
Hopefully this information will be useful to you!
“What shape of padel racket is best to choose” – Ewan Ramsden
