On the court

It gets played. For real.

On a club court, one evening in Saint-Martin, the Wood W1 in hand. Raw images from the shoot, untouched.

  • Padel player on court holding a SCUD Wood W1 racket (take 1, Saint-Martin shoot)
  • Padel player on court holding a SCUD Wood W1 racket (take 2, Saint-Martin shoot)
  • Padel player on court holding a SCUD Wood W1 racket (take 3, Saint-Martin shoot)
  • Padel player on court holding a SCUD Wood W1 racket (take 4, Saint-Martin shoot)
  • Padel player on court holding a SCUD Wood W1 racket (take 5, Saint-Martin shoot)
  • Padel player on court holding a SCUD Wood W1 racket (take 6, Saint-Martin shoot)

SCUD shoot · Saint-Martin, 9 October 2026

  • 12KCarbonFlex and comfort
  • 350 gWeightEasier to handle
  • AVSSystemAnti-vibration
  • LimitedEditionRare on court
The racket

Born of wood, built for the fight.

Official SCUD poster — “Born of wood. Built for the fight.”: the wood-finish Wood W1 racket resting on a tree trunk, with the mentions 12K carbon, hand-applied sanding and AVS

The SCUD Wood W1 goes back to the roots of padel: a wood finish that recalls the very first solid faces, reinterpreted with today's technology.

  1. Carbon 12K and fibreglass

    • The tradition of wood and the modernity of carbon: the name sums up the project, born of wood, built for the fight.
  2. Soft EVA

    • Beneath that raw look, the Wood W1 pairs 12K carbon and fibreglass with a soft EVA foam for an excellent balance of comfort, control and power.
    • The 12K carbon brings responsiveness and stability, while the fibreglass softens the feel and improves forgiveness at impact.
    • The foam completes the package with a precise, dynamic response, for an all-round game.
  3. AVS anti‑vibration

    • It is also the most manoeuvrable racket in the range: teardrop shape, medium balance and 350 g, for a centred sweet spot and a racket that moves fast at the net as well as in defence.
    • The AVS anti-vibration system dampens repeated shocks for more comfort over a whole match or a long training session.
  4. Hand‑applied sanding

    • The hand-applied sanding of its hitting surface strengthens bite on the ball and underlines the artisanal character of the wood finish, slightly different from one racket to the next.
    • The honeycomb silicone handle is wrapped in a black grip.
    • Like every SCUD racket, the Wood W1 is produced as a limited edition, in a small run, for players as attached to the history of padel as to a reliable, natural control game.
Specifications

The spec
sheet.

Carbon
12K and fibreglass
Flex and comfort
The weave of the shell: the denser the fibre count, the crisper and more direct the response.
Core
Soft EVA
Impact tolerance
The foam at the heart of the face, which balances impact tolerance against energy return.
Shape
Teardrop
Centred sweet spot: tolerance
The outline of the face: the diamond raises the sweet spot for power, the teardrop recentres it for tolerance.
Weight
350g
Easier to handle
The mass of the racket: the heavier, the heavier the strike; the lighter, the more manoeuvrable.
Balance
Medium
Built to construct the point
Where the centre of gravity sits: head-heavy to attack, medium to build the point and recover fast.

Standard on every SCUD

System
AVS anti-vibration
Surface
Hand-applied sanding
Handle
Honeycomb silicone, wrapped in a black grip
Edition
Limited
Craft

How the Wood W1 is made.

Four workshop steps, the same across the whole range. Only the shell changes from one model to the next: on the Wood W1, the weave is 12K and fibreglass.

Hand-applied sanding
  • The face goes under the blaster piece by piece, the silica crystals spread by hand rather than sprayed by a machine set once and for all.
  • That grain is what grips the ball on a slice, and it means no two rackets come out quite alike.
What sanding changes to spin
Macro of a SCUD racket face: the red-walled perforations and, between them, the grain of the hand-applied sanding
The shell
  • Twelve thousand filaments per tow, backed with fibreglass: the shell absorbs where a stiff shell would return.
  • That is what makes this model forgiving on balls taken late.
12K or 18K: the difference on court
Macro of a woven carbon sheet before layup: the flat tows can be counted one by one under a grazing light
AVS system
  • The device is set into the structure at layup, not added afterwards in the handle.
  • It cuts the shocks before they reach the elbow: it does not change the first strike, it changes the end of the match.
Macro of the heart of a SCUD racket: the gunmetal fork and the red AVS mark, just above the grip
Honeycomb grip
  • Under the grip, the handle is a silicone moulded in stars and diamonds.
  • The relief sits in the palm without needing to be squeezed: less tension over three sets, less strain in the forearm.
Macro of the honeycomb silicone handle of a SCUD racket before the grip is fitted: a relief of stars and diamonds

Limited runOur technical articles

Customer reviews

What the players who use it say

  1. AdrienFranceFrance
    Previous shop

    Not bad at all. Handles really well.

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    Collected on our previous shop, posted here on 11 October 2026

  2. Zoé L.FranceFrance
    Previous shop

    It's fine and feels nice in the hand.

    Translated from French ·

    Collected on our previous shop, posted here on 11 October 2026

  3. GabrielFranceFrance
    Previous shop

    Good for my style of play. I'm satisfied.

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    Collected on our previous shop, posted here on 11 October 2026

  4. LouiseFranceFrance
    Previous shop

    More comfortable than what I had before. Happy.

    Translated from French ·

    Collected on our previous shop, posted here on 11 October 2026

  5. Romain B.FranceFrance
    Previous shop

    It plays very well. No unpleasant surprises.

    Translated from French ·

    Collected on our previous shop, posted here on 11 October 2026

  6. AliceFranceFrance
    Previous shop

    I like the overall feel. Nothing to complain about.

    Translated from French ·

    Collected on our previous shop, posted here on 11 October 2026

  7. QuentinFranceFrance
    Previous shop

    Decent and easy to handle. A bit more forgiving, which is welcome.

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    Collected on our previous shop, posted here on 11 October 2026

  8. Emma D.FranceFrance
    Previous shop

    It handles well. A slightly different feel from the others, but I like it.

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    Collected on our previous shop, posted here on 11 October 2026

  9. PierreFranceFrance
    Previous shop

    Lighter, which is really nice in long matches.

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    Collected on our previous shop, posted here on 11 October 2026

SCUD Wood W1 padel racket with wood finish and silver chevron, three-quarter view

Your move · Tradition

Ready for the fight.

SCUD Wood W1

€235In stock
  • Free shipping
  • Ships within 48 h
  • 30 days to change your mind
  • Secure payment by Stripe
Good to know

Frequently asked
questions.

What we get asked most often about the Wood W1. The answers apply to the whole range.

What level is the Wood W1 designed for?

The Wood W1 is the most accessible racket in the range: teardrop shape, 350 g, medium balance and soft EVA foam make it forgiving and comfortable, from the regular player still grooving their stroke to the advanced player who favours control and versatility.

How does it differ from the other SCUD models?

The Wood W1 is the only one with a teardrop shape, 350 g and medium balance, with a 12K carbon and fibreglass shell over soft EVA foam: it is the control and comfort model. Black Impact B3, White S3 and Mexique M1 are diamond-shaped, 365 g and head-heavy, with a firmer foam.

What are the delivery and return times?

Ships within 48 h, free shipping to France and the whole EU, with no minimum order. Returns accepted within 30 days, free returns.

Before you choose

Read before
you choose.

The guides that mention the Wood W1: a way to check it suits your game before you order.

All articles
Illustration: Coach SCUD, the brand's gorilla, holds his black and red racket at the bottom of the handle in a continental grip, frame edge towards the camera and wrist strap on, pointing at his grip, against a dark red background
Technique

How to Hold a Padel Racket: The Continental Grip

How to hold a padel racket: the continental grip step by step, the other grips, hand position, grip pressure, the wrist strap and the mistakes to avoid.

18 min
Illustration: Coach SCUD, the brand's gorilla, in a defensive stance at the back of an indoor court at night, black racket in hand, a ball bouncing off the glass beside him
Technique

Playing off the glass in padel: wall returns and defence

Playing off the glass in padel: the rules, reading the ball, footwork, back and side glass, double walls, the contra-wall and drills to defend better.

18 min
Padel player from behind facing a misty glass court, SCUD Black Impact B3 in hand
Guides

How to find a padel court near you in France: the guide

Where to play padel in France: the official census of courts, the booking apps, off-peak slots, whether you need a licence, and how to find partners.

6 min

The rest of the range

The other three.

The AVS anti-vibration system, hand-applied sanding and honeycomb handle are fitted across the whole range. Compared with the Wood W1, here is everything that changes from one model to the next — and nothing more.

Power

Black Impact B3

Black power, red heart.

five differences

Carbon
18Kvs 12K and fibreglass
Core
EVA Hard Powervs Soft EVA
Shape
Diamondvs Teardrop
Weight
365 gvs 350 g
Balance
Head-heavyvs Medium

€255In stock

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Control

White S3

Power under control.

five differences

Carbon
12Kvs 12K and fibreglass
Core
EVA Hard Powervs Soft EVA
Shape
Diamondvs Teardrop
Weight
365 gvs 350 g
Balance
Head-heavyvs Medium

€255In stock

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Exclusive

Mexique M1

The most exclusive SCUD of all.

five differences

Carbon
12Kvs 12K and fibreglass
Core
Firm EVAvs Soft EVA
Shape
Diamondvs Teardrop
Weight
365 gvs 350 g
Balance
Head-heavyvs Medium

€255Pre-order open