Varlion, a pioneer of padel

From Buenos Aires to Spain, since 1993

Varlion was born in 1993 in Buenos Aires, where Félix Regalia, its founder, still at the helm of the brand, began making rackets as padel was gaining real popularity in Argentina. In 1995, he designed on grid paper, with a ruler and compass, the Lethal Weapon: its face measures twenty-six centimetres wide while all the others stopped at twenty-four, and it became the best-selling racket of the time. Between 1999 and 2001, production moved to Spain, where the first three-dimensional moulds produced perfectly symmetrical rackets and where the Lethal Weapon Carbon was born, made entirely of carbon fibre.

Other brands

Padel brands also include:

• Bullpadel.
• Nox.
• Head.
• adidas.
• Wilson.
• Dunlop.
• Starvie.

All brands are gathered on the brands page.

Lethal Weapon, Avant, Bourne, Maxima: four shapes

Each Varlion line corresponds to a shape of the racket, and thus to a playing style. The Lethal Weapon, round, has been the reference for control since 1995: its impact point is centred, forgiving off-centre hits and making defence at the back of the court easier. The Avant, teardrop-shaped, appeared in 2009, balancing defence and attack. The Bourne, in a diamond shape, shifts the weight towards the head for those who finish points with a smash. The Maxima was born from the fusion of the Lethal Weapon and the Avant: a hybrid shape for the player who demands control without sacrificing power, and has become one of the pillars of the range.

The Summum and Prisma technologies

The Summum technology extends the handle and enlarges the striking surface by one centimetre, which widens the ideal hitting point, while a small diffuser placed at the heart of the racket, named Diffusor Wings, gains speed and precision. The Prisma frame, patented in Spain, was tested in a wind tunnel: it offers about one-tenth less air resistance than the old Hexagon frame, making the racket more manageable both at the net and in defence. Both technologies combine on the Maxima Summum Prisma, the brand's flagship model, and on the Bourne Summum Prisma, its attack-oriented version.

Good deals

Good deals can also be found in the good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped in 24h are prepared and sent out within 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow a stable order: the Black Friday in late autumn, the end-of-year holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, then the summer sales and back to school.

Frequently asked questions

Is Varlion an Argentine or Spanish brand?

Both: Varlion was founded in 1993 in Buenos Aires by Félix Regalia, then moved its production to Spain between 1999 and 2001. It is from Spain, a prime location for competitive padel, that the brand has developed.

Which Varlion racket should I choose to start padel?

A round shape, like the Lethal Weapon, offers the most forgiving hitting zone and a balance close to the handle, ideal for learning. The Maxima, hybrid, then takes over when you want more power without losing control.

What racket weight for Varlion based on one's level?

Most padel rackets weigh between three hundred and fifty and three hundred and eighty grams. Beginners and players with sensitive elbows benefit from staying at the lower end of this range, while experienced attackers increase the weight for power.

How to protect the frame of a Varlion racket?

A protective strip glued to the top of the frame absorbs friction against the ground and windows. Store the racket in a case and never leave it in a car boot during the summer, as heat weakens the foam and carbon.

Should I put an overgrip on a Varlion racket?

Yes, the overgrip wraps around the original grip to improve grip and absorb sweat. Change it as soon as it becomes smooth or frayed, which also preserves the base grip and keeps a secure hold for smashing.