Our 5 best women's padel rackets in 2022

Last year, on this very blog, the renowned François Authier, padel coach at Esprit Padel and French number 7, wrote an article in which he recommended his 6 women's rackets for 2021. For 2022, we are doing it again with the best rackets of 2022 and plenty of exciting new features. To discover these palas in more detail, click on the corresponding images. Let us get started with our selection of the 5 best women's rackets of 2022. 

BULLPADEL VERTEX WOMAN 03 2022: explosive performance guaranteed

We are starting strong with one of the year's highest-performing rackets: the Vertex 03 Woman. With an unprecedented design, more understated than the previous year's, the Vertex is, like its men's counterpart, a powerful diamond-shaped racket. Ideal for finishing points at the volée and with a smash, this racket is aimed at advanced players, as it is rather difficult to handle, but once mastered, it is one of the best offensive rackets on the market. Used by current world number 5 Delfina Brea Senesi, known for her explosiveness on court, this pala will satisfy your desire for power to compete with your toughest opponents. The inner Multi Eva foam is soft, providing a degree of control, while the outer foam is stiff, hence the racket's power. 

NOX MJ10 / MP10 2022: two for the price of one

Inseparable like their ambassadors, the Nox of the “Gemelas Atomikas” are also excellent rackets, much more manoeuvrable than the Vertex above. The twin sisters Maria Pilar and Maria José Aleyato, partners on the circuit, created a pala with Nox for each player, with slight differences. 

For the MJ10 (for Maria José), adaptability is the key word. With its teardrop shape, it allows you to manage all padel shots well, whether in defence or attack. Highly versatile, it uses 12k carbon fibre for greater durability and stiffness, ideal for volleys. Its rough surface is also ideal for spin, allowing you to surprise your opponents as much as possible. 

The MP10, meanwhile, is a control racket. With a round shape, it allows you to control your opponent's shots by countering them. Unlike its sister, Maria Pilar uses 3k carbon fibre to improve playing comfort and manoeuvrability in rallies. Ideal for players looking to contain their opponents' attacks without making any mistakes! 

BLACKCROWN PITON NAKANO: excellent value for money

More affordable than the previous palas, this racket is aimed at intermediate and even advanced players. A brand slightly behind the others, Blackcrown nevertheless offers very interesting equipment for players looking to improve with complete peace of mind. So, let us take a look at the Piton Nakano, a women's racket from one of the brand's best ranges. Round and control-oriented, this pala is still quite stiff for performing at the volée, notably thanks to its frame made of 80% carbon and 20% fibreglass. The handle is deliberately enlarged to allow two-handed backhands to compensate for the racket's lack of power. Used by Marta Marrero, ranked 10th in the world in the WPT rankings, this pala offers excellent value for money and allows you to improve your game without frustration. 

HEAD ZEPHYR UL 2022: lightweight performance

For this racket, we turn to Head to introduce the Zephyr UL. This ultra-light pala, hence its name Ul (Ultra Light), weighs just 340 grams, making it one of the lightest on the market. Highly manoeuvrable, it will allow you to make up for late preparation on your opponents' fast shots. To further improve comfort, comfort foam is featured in the pala. It also benefits from all Head technologies, one of the most innovative manufacturers on the market. Among them, Graphene Touch minimises racket vibrations to prevent injuries, particularly to the elbow. 

Babolat Reveal 2022: the perfect way to get started with peace of mind

For the final racket in this article, we turn to Babolat and its new Reveal 2022. Highly accessible, this racket is aimed at beginner players looking for a racket to start playing padel. With its round shape, it is highly manoeuvrable and allows you to control the ball and avoid as many early unforced errors as possible. Its enlarged face and extended sweet spot (the perfect ball striking point) enhance this playing comfort to help beginners avoid frustration. With its unbeatable price, choose the Reveal 2022 to start a great padel career! 

As you will have understood, women are well catered for this year, with numerous rackets available for all levels and playing styles. All brands now offer rackets designed for women, clearly showing the evolution and growing diversification of this initially very male-dominated sport. We hope you find what you are looking for among these rackets; otherwise, a special women's section is available on our website right here. See you next year for another top selection of women's rackets, and very soon on the blog for more articles! 

By Pierre Mercier, Esprit Padel Shop editor

A sports enthusiast, particularly of tennis and basketball, he fell into padel and found his new favourite sport. Throughout the year, he will offer you two types of articles drawing on all his expertise: new collections from the biggest brands, as well as articles about the padel ecosystem in general.