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

7 min read
Cross-section of the EVA Red Power foam of a SCUD padel racket, red cellular structure in close-up
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EVA soft, medium, hard or FOAM: which core for your padel racket?

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

8 min
The SCUD White S3 racket standing in the dark, white face with black and red chevron, a padel ball resting in front of the centre of the face
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Rough padel racket surface: sandblasting or 3D texture?

Sandblasting, moulded 3D texture or textured paint: what face roughness changes to spin and lifespan on a padel racket, and what the rules allow in competition.

6 min
Close-up of the face of a SCUD Black Impact B3 padel racket: red-ringed perforations and silica crystals from the hand-applied sanding
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Hand-Applied Sanding: Why the Surface Changes Your Spin

Rough or smooth: what a padel racket's face changes to your spin, why we hand-sand our rackets, and how to preserve the grip over time.

5 min
Macro shot of the carbon weave on a SCUD padel racket under raking red light, the checkered pattern of the fabric clearly visible
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12K or 18K Carbon: What Difference Does It Make on Court?

What 12K and 18K mean on a padel racket, what the weave really changes at impact, and how to choose without relying on the number alone.

5 min
SCUD Wood S1 padel racket with wood finish and silver chevron, three-quarter view
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Fibreglass or carbon: which padel racket should you choose?

Stiffness, forgiveness, price, durability: what fibreglass and carbon really change on a padel racket, and which player each material actually suits.

7 min