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12K or 18K carbon, EVA foam, diamond or teardrop shape, hand-applied sanding, anti-vibration system: what SCUD technical choices change in hand.

Close-up of a red closed-cell EVA foam, on a dark background
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Padel racket core types: 8 foams explained

Soft EVA, Black EVA, HR, firm EVA, polyethylene, Power Foam: SunTzu Padel's video on padel racket cores, explained, and why it features the SCUD Mexique M1.

13 min read
Black checkerboard weave threaded with red, in close-up under raking light
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How padel rackets are 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.

7 min
SCUD White S3 struck by a ball, on a black background
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Soft vs hard EVA or FOAM: which padel racket core to choose?

Soft, medium or hard EVA, or FOAM: what the core foam of a padel racket changes to feel, power, sweet spot, lifespan and how it plays in cold weather.

8 min
Close-up of the SCUD Wood W1 edge: wood finish and holographic lettering
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Rough padel racket surface: sandblasting or 3D texture?

Rough or textured padel racket face: sandblasting, moulded 3D texture or textured paint, what each changes to spin and lifespan, and what the rules allow.

7 min
Close-up of the SCUD Wood W1 chevron: the hand-applied silica grain catches the light
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Hand-sanding a padel racket: the SCUD method, face by face

Why we sand every SCUD racket face by hand rather than on a line, what that grip changes on four strokes, and how to keep the sanded finish longer.

6 min
The edge of a varnished carbon-fibre part, weave visible in close-up
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12K vs 18K Carbon Padel Racket: What Changes on Court?

12K vs 18K carbon on a padel racket: what the K counts, how the weave changes stiffness and feel at impact, and why the number alone is not enough to choose.

7 min
SCUD Wood W1 with its wood finish and silver triangle, on a black background
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Fiberglass vs carbon padel racket: which should you choose?

Fibreglass vs carbon padel racket: glass is softer, more forgiving and cheaper; carbon is about three times stiffer and more direct. Which player each suits.

7 min