As with any sport, choosing the instrument with which you take your first steps is difficult but essential. It is important not to rush, especially since there are rackets with a very good price-performance ratio that can be well worth it. And we're here to help shed some light!

Your first racket needs to suit you perfectly so that you can enjoy yourself from your very first hit of the ball. All brands offer rackets at affordable prices that are most often aimed at beginners.

That's why the Esprit Padel Shop team has put together a shortlist of the best value rackets we recommend. This is a general guide; always remember that the most important thing is that your racket suits your playing style.

For those new to the sport who don't yet have a precise idea of their playing style, you can find the right match among these 8 rackets. Click on the corresponding image to view full specifications and check the price of each racket! 

 

PADEL RACKET BULLPADEL INDIGA CONTROL 2022

 

 

 

Weight	360 - 375g
Shape	Round
Balance	Low
Foam	Soft Eva
Racket type	Control
Collection	2022

 

We kick off gently with Bullpadel and the Indiga range in its control version. Its round shape allows you to place the ball wherever you want on the court and helps you adopt the right reflexes right from the start. 

Lightweight, it won't hold you back with its weight and will let you fully enjoy your game by avoiding the silly mistakes typical of beginners. The materials used are flexible and provide a very pleasant hitting feel. The grip zone, specific to the Indiga range, is featured to give players the best possible hold on the handle. 

This pala is also available in a powerful shape with the Indiga Power, available on Esprit Padel Shop by clicking here. 

BABOLAT REFLEX 2021 PADEL RACKET

 

Weight	360g +/- 10g
Shape	Diamond
Balance	High
Foam	Low-density EVA
Racket type	Power
Collection	2021

 

We present our "favourite" from this list. It proves to be the perfect padel racket for discovering the sport. All the essential elements to have fun as soon as you step onto the court come together in this racket. First of all, we love its flashy design that leaves no one indifferent.

Its second asset, and by no means least, is that the balance between power and manoeuvrability is close to perfection. On one hand, its diamond shape gives you a high sweet spot, allowing you to deliver heavy hits without needing to be the best attacker. On the other hand, with an average weight of 360 grams and flexible materials, this racket will help you adapt to this new sport in record time.

Ideal for adapting to the sport in record time, you will thoroughly enjoy progressing thanks to Babolat's French expertise. 

PADEL RACKET NOX X-ONE EVO

 

Weight	360 - 375g
Shape	Round
Balance	Low
Foam	HR3
Racket type	Versatile
Collection	2022

 

 The Nox X-One Evo is suitable for beginners, but also for regular players playing at an intermediate level. Made from 3K carbon fibre, the faces of this pala are soft and offer great playing comfort that nicely balances the stiffness of the HR3 rubber, which gives the racket very good reactivity at the expense of comfort. 

Available in colour as shown in the picture or in black right here for a subtler look, Nox hits hard with a high-performing and stylish racket to ensure maximum fun on the padel courts. 

PADEL RACKET BLACKCROWN WOLF

 

 

Weight	360g
Shape	Round
Balance	Low
Foam	Soft Eva
Racket type	Control
Collection	2022

 

 

BlackCrown, a lesser-known brand that produces quality gear at great prices, is aimed here at players who want to start playing padel in the best possible way without breaking the bank. 

The Wolf is a control racket, featuring a round shape with a light weight that enhances manoeuvrability and control to minimise beginner errors and frustration. Vibration absorption is well executed, allowing you to play with maximum comfort.

With faces made of fibreglass, this racket is durable, forgiving and easy to use to get your padel journey off to the best start! 

WILSON ULTRA TEAM V2 PADEL RACKET

 

 

Weight	365g
Shape	Teardrop
Balance	Medium
Foam	Foam Low Density
Racket type	Versatile
Collection	2021

 

Through its most powerful range, Wilson offers a racket focused on control at a low price. If you shine on the court thanks to your control, the Wilson Ultra Team should be the racket on this list best suited to you.

The racket's teardrop shape gives it a medium balance, making it very accessible and allowing you to control every padel shot easily and quickly. The fibreglass combined with its soft foam ensures manoeuvrability and comfort so you can enjoy yourself to the fullest.

With its average weight, it also allows you to deliver a touch of power when needed, especially to finish off points, ensuring you get a very well-rounded racket.  

 

PADEL RACKET HEAD EVO DELTA 2022

 

Weight	365g +/- 10g
Shape	Teardrop
Balance	Medium
Foam	Soft FOAM
Racket type	Power / Control
Collection	2022

 

Focusing purely on control, Head brings us the Evo Delta, a more accessible version of its Delta, one of the brand's best rackets. Thanks to its teardrop shape, it offers great control while still delivering an excellent feel on impact thanks to its low-density Eva rubber. Innegra technology, which combines carbon fibre and fibreglass, gives the pala excellent reactivity and helps absorb vibrations on impact. 

The sweet spot is enlarged, making the racket accessible to beginners looking for a weapon to start playing. At the cutting edge of technology, this racket is fresh out of the 2022 collection and benefits from the finest innovations for its entry-level range. 

 

HEAD FLASH 202 PADEL RACKET2

 

Weight	360g
Shape	Teardrop
Balance	Medium
Foam	Power FOAM
Racket type	Versatile
Collection	2022

 

Another Head racket, and as usual, the Austrian brand excels at offering padel rackets with a gorgeous design; indeed, it is available in yellow as pictured, but also in black and pink. In addition to aesthetics, this racket is very light (around 360 grams) and could be perfectly suited to a junior looking for their very first adult racket.

Its teardrop shape ensures noticeable comfort and manoeuvrability, while its Power FOAM generates huge power. Versatile, this racket features numerous technologies from Head, one of the leaders in the padel market. 

 

PADEL RACKET BULLPADEL K2 POWER 

 

 

Weight	365g
Shape	Diamond
Balance	High
Foam	Soft Eva
Racket type	Power / Versatility
Collection	2022

To conclude this article, we present a powerful racket from the Performance Line range. Rather demanding, this pala can do plenty of damage when mastered properly. However, balance is achieved thanks to the fibreglass frame, which provides the playing comfort essential for a beginner's padel racket. 

If you love big smashes and fast-finished points, this racket is made for you! 

As you've seen, there are many great rackets for under €100, allowing you to enjoy yourself and improve without breaking the bank. Visit our Esprit Padel Shop website to discover all the other rackets available!