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Cross-section of the EVA Red Power foam of a SCUD padel racket, red cellular structure in close-up
Technology

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, a padel ball motionless in front of the centre of the white face
Guides

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
Guides

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
Guides

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
The four SCUD rackets lined up in front of a black wall crossed by a line of red light
News

Padel in France: growth, clubs and courts

Where the growth of padel in France comes from, how clubs and courts are spread out, what the FFT oversees, and what it changes for players starting out.

6 min
Padel player striking the ball on a covered court lit up at night, teammates visible in the background behind the glass
Guides

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
Guides

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
Guides

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
Guides

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
Guides

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
Guides

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
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
Technology

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
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