Every SCUD racket is produced in a limited run, and every one is finished by hand. That is not a line added to a product page: it is the way we work, and it explains the size of our range, the “Sold out” label that can appear on a model, and why we invite you to leave your address to be told about releases. Here is exactly what this choice covers, with nothing added.
What “limited edition” means for us
Every model in the range is produced in restricted quantities. Once a run is sold out, we do not guarantee it will be made again identically: a model showing “Sold out” in the shop may not come back, or may come back in another form. The current range has four models — Black Impact B3, White S3, Wood S1 and Mexique M1 — and it moves: one run leaves, the next arrives, with technologies that differ from one model to the next.
This is not engineered scarcity. It is the direct consequence of a manufacturing step that cannot be industrialised, which we describe below.
The step that imposes small runs: hand sanding
On every SCUD racket, the hitting surface receives a hand-applied sanding: silica crystals spread piece by piece across the face, by a person who adjusts the pressure and goes over it again where needed. This roughness is what gives the ball its grip on sliced shots — bandeja, víbora, drop shot, sliced serve — and we explained why in detail in our article on sanding.
Sanding by hand is slower than an industrial finish, and it is not sustainable across tens of thousands of pieces. It has another consequence, which we stand by: no two examples are perfectly identical. On the Wood S1, the wood finish makes that variation visible; the tone and texture change slightly from one racket to the next. On the other models, it is felt under the fingers more than seen. In both cases, it is the signature of an object finished by hand rather than moulded.
Designed in France, sold direct
Our rackets are designed in France: the Black Impact B3 is designed in France, the White S3 designed in Paris. SCUD is published by B SCUD OÜ, a company under Estonian law, and sells its rackets in France and across the European Union from its own shop, with no marketplace and no intermediary between the brand and the player.
This short circuit goes hand in hand with small runs. A brand that sells direct has no need to fill shelves or line up an endless catalogue of interchangeable references: it can afford four models, each with a stance on play and a stance on looks, and renew them once a run has gone. The our story page fits in one sentence, printed on our faces: “For the Fight”.
What this changes for you, the player
| What you notice | What it means |
|---|---|
| Four models, not forty | Each model matches an identified style of play; the choice is made on the game, not the reference |
| The “Sold out” label | The run has gone; it will not necessarily be made again identically |
| Sanding that differs slightly from one racket to the next | The surface was worked by hand; this is normal and intended |
| A future availability date on a product page | The model is announced ahead of release, like the Mexique M1 for January 2027 |
| A “Notify me” form on the home page | The way to know when the next run opens |
In concrete terms, a SCUD is a piece made in small numbers rather than a mass-produced item. That makes it neither more fragile nor more demanding to play: the SCUD Black Impact B3, our flagship in 18K carbon, is chosen for its power and diamond shape before any thought of rarity. And if a racket does not suit you, the rules are the same as for any purchase: 30 days to change your mind, detailed on the delivery and returns page.
The Mexique M1, or how a run tells a story
The SCUD Mexique M1 shows what small runs make possible. This model was created to celebrate SCUD’s distribution in Mexico; its face carries a Día de los Muertos artwork, a tribute to a popular Mexican tradition, on a base of 12K carbon, firm EVA foam, diamond shape and 365 g. It will be available in January 2027: its page already shows its characteristics and price, but it cannot yet be added to the basket.
A large run would have no reason to carry such a bold artwork. A limited run does: it can mark a moment, a country, a story, and then disappear. It is in the same spirit that we create, under the “by scud” label, custom rackets in the colours of a club, an event or a brand, from 25 units per model; the contact page explains how to submit a project.
How to be told about the next releases
We do not announce our runs in advance on marketplaces, since we are not on any. The most direct way is the form on the home page, in the “The runs are short” section: leave your email address, a confirmation email is sent to you, and you are told when the next run opens, before it is announced anywhere else. Unsubscribing takes one click, at any time.
The blog is the other place where we announce releases and explain what goes into each face. And if you already play with a SCUD, your photo has a place on the they play with SCUD page.
Choosing within a short range
A range of four models is quick to read. The Black Impact B3 (18K carbon, EVA Hard Power, diamond, 365 g) is the power racket; the White S3 (12K carbon, EVA Hard Power, diamond, 365 g) the control reference; the Wood S1 (12K carbon and fibreglass, soft EVA, teardrop, 350 g) the most forgiving and manoeuvrable; the Mexique M1 (12K carbon, firm EVA, diamond, 365 g) the most exclusive, in January 2027. All carry the AVS anti-vibration system, a honeycomb silicone handle under the grip and hand sanding. To decide between them according to your game, our free guide to choosing a racket is made for that.
In short
- Every SCUD racket is produced in a limited run and finished by hand; no two examples are identical.
- Hand sanding is the step that imposes small runs: it cannot be industrialised.
- A sold-out run is not guaranteed to be made again identically.
- The rackets are designed in France and sold direct, in France and across the EU, with no intermediary.
- The form on the home page announces when the next runs open; unsubscribe in one click.
Frequently asked questions
How many units are there in a run?
We do not publish a figure per model. What is certain: every run is produced in restricted quantities, and once it is sold out, it may not come back.
Does a “limited edition” racket play differently?
No. It is chosen like any other racket, on its shape, weight, core and carbon. The only perceptible difference is the sanding, slightly different from one racket to the next.
Can a sold-out model come back?
Perhaps, but we do not guarantee it, and not necessarily identically. The newsletter is the surest way to be told.
Can I order the Mexique M1 now?
No, it will be available in January 2027. Its page is online to present its characteristics; leave your address to be told when it goes on sale.
Do you make custom rackets?
Yes, under the “by scud” label, for a club, an event or a brand, from 25 units per model. Details are on the contact page.
A short range, runs that leave and others that arrive: the simplest thing is to look at what is available today among our rackets.
