Padel and racket clearance sale
The padel clearance brings together end-of-line products for the court: rackets Nox, Head, adidas and Tecnifibre, including models signed by Agustín Tapia or Edu Alonso, padel shoes Head, Joma or Asics, racket bags, overgrips, and frame protections. From the tolerant racket for leisure players to the rigid racket for competitors, every level of play finds its gear here.
A racket or a pair of shoes from a previous series, at a lower price.
12K or 18K carbon, hard or soft foam: reading a racket
The mentions 12K or 18K on a padel racket refer to the carbon fabric of its faces: the number indicates the number of filaments per strand, twelve thousand or eighteen thousand. An 18K weave, denser and finer, makes the face stiffer and more responsive, like on the Nox AT10 Genius Attack 18K, while the 12K retains a slightly softer feel. Beneath the faces, the foam of the core matters just as much: soft, it sends the ball back effortlessly and is easy on the elbow; hard, it requires a quicker strike but offers precision and power. Finally, the mention Lite, as seen on the Nox Ventus Hybrid Lite, indicates a lighter version, easier to handle for less powerful arms and towards the end of a match.
End of season padel sales
The padel clearance sale is organized by type:
Rackets signed by Tapia or Alonso: for which player
Nox, a brand founded in Barcelona entirely dedicated to padel, offers rackets for its professional players. The AT10 Genius models from Agustín Tapia, an Argentine player known for his creativity, come in a versatile version and an Attack version, which has a higher balance for smashing. The EA10 Ventus from Edu Alonso, a Spanish player, are available in Attack for power and in Hybrid, more balanced between control and striking. These rackets require a solid technique: a recreational player will often be better off choosing a Hybrid version, or a round control shape, rather than the offensive model of their idol, whose head-heavy balance can tire the arm quickly.
Other sports on clearance
The clearance sale extends to other sports: football, running, lifestyle, bikes, motorbike, handball, basketball, equestrian, camping, on the clearance page.
Padel shoes: herringbone sole and lateral support
The herringbone sole, in a chevron pattern, is the signature of padel shoes: its zigzag patterns grip the sandy synthetic grass while allowing the foot to pivot, where a running sole would slip. The Head Motion Pro and Sprint Pro, as well as the Asics Gel-Challenger, add lateral support to absorb sudden stops along the glass walls. Some versions replace laces with a Boa tightening system, a dial that adjusts the fit to the millimeter and doesn't loosen during play. Women's models have the same construction on a slimmer shape for the heel and forefoot, while the Joma Slam focuses on simple cushioning for casual players.
Frequently asked questions
What weight of padel racket should I choose?
Between three hundred and forty and three hundred and sixty grams, a lightweight racket is quick to handle and puts less strain on the arm, making it ideal for beginners or for defending. A heavier racket gains power but requires a strong arm, especially towards the end of a match.
At what age can you start padel?
Children can start as young as six or seven years old with a junior racket, which is shorter and lighter. The small court and exchanges prolonged by the walls make the game quickly fun, and it's equally easy to start as an adult.
How to protect the frame of your padel racket?
A protective adhesive tape, like that from Starvie, sticks to the top of the frame, the area that rubs against the ground and hits the walls. It absorbs small shocks, limits paint chips, and can be replaced as soon as it wears out.
When should you change your padel overgrip?
As soon as it becomes smooth, shiny, or slips in a sweaty hand, which is often after about ten hours of play for a regular player. A new overgrip enhances racket control and allows you to adjust the thickness of the handle to your hand.
Which muscles does padel work?
The thighs and calves are engaged during short movements and lunges, the core during rotations, and the shoulder and forearm during striking. The ball, being slower than in tennis, spares the arm, while longer rallies maintain cardiovascular fitness.
