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How to choose a padel racket, understand playing profiles, look after your gear and buy without regret: the SCUD guides.

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
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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.

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

7 min
SCUD poster "One range. One mindset.": the brand's four padel rackets lined up on a black and red background
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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.

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

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

8 min
SCUD poster 'One range. One state of mind.': the brand's four padel rackets lined up on a black and red background
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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.

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

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

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

8 min
Padel players in a match on a covered court lit at night
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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.

6 min
The SCUD White S3 racket standing in the dark, a padel ball motionless in front of the centre of the white face
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Padel balls: pressure, approval and how long they last

Pressure, bounce, FIP approval, the difference from tennis balls, altitude and lifespan: what you need to know to choose and look after your padel balls.

7 min
SCUD Wood S1 padel racket with wood finish and silver chevron, three-quarter view
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Lightweight padel racket: who it suits and what really changes

Lightweight padel rackets for women and men who want less weight in hand: the myths, the real differences on court, and how to choose one properly.

8 min
Cross-section of the Red Power EVA foam of a SCUD padel racket, red cellular structure in close-up
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Padel racket lifespan: when is it time to replace it?

Compacted foam, cracks, lost roughness: the signs of wear on a padel racket, how playing frequency and climate speed them up, and the right moment to change.

6 min
Padel player striking the ball on a covered court lit up at night, teammates visible in the background behind the glass
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Which padel racket for a beginner? Criteria, mistakes, budget

Shape, weight, foam, materials, budget: the criteria that matter for a first padel racket, the classic mistakes, and when to move on to the next one.

7 min
The four SCUD rackets lined up in front of a black wall crossed by a line of red light: Black Impact B3, White S3, Wood S1 and Mexique M1
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Regulation padel racket dimensions: the FIP rules explained

Length, width, thickness, holes, cord: what the FIP rules require of a padel racket, what gets checked in competition and what manufacturers are free to decide.

6 min
White SCUD White S3 padel racket with red and black chevron and red AVS heart, seen from the front
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Padel racket weight and balance: what they really change

From 340 to 385 g, low, medium or high balance: what weight and balance change for your arm, your power and your handling, and how to measure them at home.

7 min
Padel player smashing, SCUD racket raised above the head, on a covered court lit at night
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Bandeja, víbora, chiquita: padel shots and what they ask of a racket

Bandeja, víbora, chiquita, remate, off-the-wall return: what each padel shot is for, how it is played, and what it concretely demands from your racket.

7 min
SCUD poster « One range. One mindset. »: the brand's four padel rackets lined up on a black and red background
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Padel racket shape: round, teardrop or diamond?

Round, teardrop or diamond: where the mass sits, where the sweet spot is, what each shape changes on the bandeja, the volley and the smash, and who it suits.

8 min
Close-up of the AVS heart of a SCUD padel racket, at the junction between the face and the wrapped handle
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Padel Racket Care: Lifespan and Mistakes to Avoid

Frame protector, overgrip, cleaning, storage: the simple habits that extend a padel racket's life, and the mistakes that kill it in a single season.

6 min
Cross-section of the EVA Red Power foam of a SCUD padel racket, red cellular structure in close-up
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Power or Control Padel Racket: Which One for Your Game?

Power or control: what these two labels really cover, how to identify your player profile and avoid choosing the wrong padel racket.

5 min
Padel player hitting the ball on a covered court lit at night, partners visible behind the glass
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Padel rules for beginners: serve, glass walls and scoring

A 20 × 10 m court, an underarm serve, glass walls and wire mesh, tennis-style scoring: the essential padel rules explained so you can play from day one.

8 min
Padel player mid-smash, SCUD racket raised above the head, on a floodlit indoor court at night
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How to Choose a Padel Racket: Shape, Weight, Balance

Shape, weight, balance, core, carbon: the complete guide to choosing a padel racket that truly suits your level and your style of play.

6 min