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To get the most enjoyment out of padel, your racket needs to suit you. The most powerful rackets are often quite heavy and can therefore lead to injuries. What's more, if a racket is too heavy, it becomes less manoeuvrable and you will lose a lot of control.  

 

To make sure you enjoy every minute on court, the leading brands have designed lighter palas tailored to suit you best, especially for women.  

 

Let us help you choose your racket with a short list of 6 top-performing rackets for women, ranked in ascending order of price. Simply click on the different rackets to find out more and discover their prices.  

 

If you're looking for the highest-performing women's padel racket, you can head straight to the end of our article. 

 

BABOLAT REVEAL 2022:   

 

 

Weight	345g +/- 10g
Shape	Round Oversize
Balance	Low
Foam	Eva Soft
Racket type	Control
Collection	2022

 

 

With a price tag well below average, Babolat offers a very lightweight and manoeuvrable racket for beginners. If you want to get into the sport and have plenty of fun right away, this racket will do the job perfectly.  

Its round shape provides a larger sweet spot, meaning the optimal hitting area is wider, helping you return the ball much more easily. Indeed, even if you don't hit right in the centre of your racket, you will still return the ball exactly where you want. 

 

HEAD FLASH 2022:

 

Weight	360g
Shape	Teardrop
Balance	Medium
Foam	Power FOAM
Racket type	Versatile
Collection	2021

 

Featured in our article on the 8 rackets under €100, the Head Flash comes here in a more feminine colourway. This versatile racket can be a great option, especially as it delivers high performance despite its very competitive price.  

Its teardrop shape delivers more power than round-shaped rackets, making it ideal for intermediate players looking to take their game to the next level. Its weight provides a bit more power compared to other women's rackets while remaining light enough to give you excellent control. Boasting a very stylish design, we genuinely recommend this versatile, high-performing racket. 

 

WILSON ULTRA TEAM V2: 

 

 

Weight	355g
Shape	Diamond
Balance	High
Foam	Core Eva Foam
Racket type	Versatile/Powerful
Collection	2021

 

After two rackets focused more on comfort, we bring you the Wilson Ultra Team, which delivers impressive power.  

Hailing from Wilson's most powerful range, this racket is the only one in a diamond shape featured in our list.  

This unisex pala boasts great value for money—which is why it also features in the 8 best rackets under €100.

We particularly recommend it because, despite its modest price, it manages to provide power without sacrificing manoeuvrability or control. Its shape promotes power, while its light weight and fibreglass build provide comfort and control. Its Core Eva Foam also enhances overall comfort.  

It is therefore a racket that would perfectly suit beginners as well as advanced players.  

 

HEAD ZEPHYR UL 2022: 

Weight	340g
Shape	Teardrop
Balance	Medium
Foam	Comfort FOAM
Racket type	Control
Collection	2022

 

Its very light weight combined with its round shape makes this racket extremely manoeuvrable and precise. It will allow you to stay very consistent without giving away any free points to your opponents.  

This racket can also suit a junior looking to get their first adult racket and, of course, women who enjoy playing with a very light racket. It is also ideal for any men looking for lightness and manoeuvrability. 

Its value for money is very appealing compared to other padel rackets.  

The technologies packed into this racket also focus on comfort and manoeuvrability. Graphene Touch lets you harness the power offered by this material while minimising racket vibrations on every ball impact. Its Comfort FOAM also reduces vibrations. All in all, there's no doubt about the comfort this racket can provide.  

One thing is for sure: you're going to have great fun with this racket! 

 

BLACKCROWN PITON NAKANO: 

 

Weight	350g
Shape	Round
Balance	Medium - Low
Foam	White EVA
Racket type	Control
Collection	2021

 

This racket is aimed at intermediate or even advanced female players. A brand slightly more understated than others, Blackcrown nonetheless offers very appealing equipment for players looking to progress with total confidence.

Let's take a closer look at the Piton Nakano, a women's racket from one of the brand's top ranges. Round and control-oriented, this pala remains stiff enough to perform at the volée, notably thanks to its frame made of 80% carbon and 20% fibreglass. The handle has been intentionally lengthened to allow two-handed backhands, making up for the racket's lack of power. Used by Marta Marrero, world No. 10 on the WPT tour, this pala offers excellent value for money and lets you elevate your game without frustration. 

BULLPADEL FLOW WOMAN 2022: 

Weight	350-365g
Shape	Teardrop (equivalent)
Balance	Medium
Foam	Multi EVA
Racket type	Versatile/Control
Collection	2022

 

If you're still reading, you're in luck. Yes, here is THE ultimate women's racket. It's no coincidence that Bullpadel, the leading brand in Padel, is bringing it to you. Compared to the other rackets mentioned earlier, which are aimed more at beginners or intermediates, this one is designed for advanced or even professional players. Proof is that it is used by one of the absolute best female padel players today, Alejandra Salazar.  

Its standout strength is by far its versatility, alongside the wide array of high-performance technologies built into this racket. Notably, there is a very impressive new feature called “Flow Force”, giving your racket more power and responsiveness thanks to a reinforced racket core.  

A hollow tube surrounds the racket to maximise its versatility while boosting both its power and control. This technology is the “CarbonTube”.  

As a result, this padel racket proves to be highly manoeuvrable, precise and powerful. 

Thanks to its exceptional comfort, it is equally suited to beginners and experienced players 

As you can tell, we really love this racket and find it hard to fault.   

 

Thank you for reading this article, and we hope we helped you find the racket of your dreams. See you soon on the courts! 

 

 

  Francois Authier, Padel coach at Esprit Padel and French No. 9