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Buying guides, technical explanations and player feedback. Everything we wish we had read before choosing a padel racket.

Close-up of the carbon weave of a SCUD padel racket under raking red light, the checkered pattern of the fabric clearly visible

Technology

How a padel racket is made: moulding, layup and curing

Mould, carbon or glass layup, foam core, curing under pressure, finishing and quality control: the manufacturing steps behind a padel racket, step by step.

15/09/20267 min read

Macro of the wooden edge of the SCUD Wood S1 with the French flag and the words 'Dessinée à Paris'

News

Why SCUD makes its padel rackets in limited runs

Small runs, hand sanding, no identical reissue: what this choice means at SCUD, what it changes for the player, and how to be told when the next series opens.

15/09/20267 min

The four SCUD rackets lined up against a black wall crossed by a red line of light: Black Impact B3, White S3, Wood S1 and Mexique M1

Guides

How much does a padel racket cost, and what are you paying for?

From 40 to over 400 euros: what really explains the price gap between padel rackets, what does not justify it, and when a premium model is worth the money.

14/09/20267 min

SCUD Wood S1 padel racket with wood finish and silver chevron, three-quarter view

Guides

Padel rackets for children and juniors: weight, grip, safety

Weight, handle size, shape, wrist strap and moving up to an adult racket: how to choose a padel racket for a child or a teenager without getting it wrong.

14/09/20267 min

Guides

Padel vs tennis vs pickleball: how the rackets differ

Strings or solid face, foam or honeycomb, 45 cm or 74 cm: what sets a padel racket, a tennis racket and a pickleball paddle apart in build, size and play.

13/09/20266 min

Black SCUD Black Impact B3 padel racket, face with red perforations and a red triangle, three-quarter view

Guides

Which padel racket for an advanced or competitive player?

What changes in a racket choice once technique is stable: response, diamond shape, 18K or 12K carbon, firm foam, and why left and right sides differ.

13/09/20267 min

Close-up of the AVS heart of a SCUD padel racket, where the face meets the wrapped handle

Guides

Tennis elbow in padel: how your racket matters and how to prevent it

Tennis elbow and padel: what weight, balance, stiffness and vibration do to your elbow, which racket settings to adjust, and when to see a professional.

12/09/20268 min

Guides

Giving a padel racket as a gift: how to choose well

Level, weight, shape, delivery times and 30-day returns: how to give someone else a padel racket without getting it wrong, and what to do if it does not suit.

12/09/20267 min

Close-up of the honeycomb silicone handle of a SCUD racket before the grip is fitted: a relief of stars and diamonds

Guides

Padel racket safety cord: the rule and how to wear it

Why the wrist strap is compulsory in padel, what the FIP rules say, how to wear it correctly on the wrist and when to replace the cord on your racket.

11/09/20266 min

Guides

Padel warm-up: a 10-minute routine and injury prevention

Shoulder, elbow, ankle: the areas padel puts under strain, a 10-minute warm-up routine before a match, and the part your equipment plays in preventing injuries.

11/09/20267 min

Macro of the honeycomb silicone handle of a SCUD padel racket, cellular structure beneath the grip

Guides

Grip, overgrip and handle size: setting up your padel racket

Original grip, overgrip, handle thickness, sweat: how to adjust the feel of a padel racket handle, wrap an overgrip properly and know when to replace it.

11/09/20268 min

Padel players in a match on a covered court lit at night

Guides

Testing a padel racket: the 30-minute protocol

Warm-up, shots to try, comparing two models, biases to avoid: a simple protocol to test a padel racket seriously in half an hour, before you buy or switch.

10/09/20266 min