Padel Gear
Everything you actually need to play, category by category: what each item does, what to look for, and ten products compared on published specifications.
Starter kitBuild your padel starter kitSix questions, then a racket shortlist and the rest of the kit to go with it. Every item is matched against a specification the manufacturer published, and each one shows you which.Browse by category
- RacketsEssentialShapes, weights and cores explained, with ten rackets compared across every price band.10 rackets compared →
- ShoesEssentialWhy padel shoes differ from running shoes, and ten models compared on sole, surface and cushioning.10 shoes compared →
- BallsEssentialWhat separates a match ball from a trainer, and ten balls compared on type, felt and federation approval.10 balls compared →
- OvergripsEssentialThe cheapest upgrade in padel. Ten overgrips compared on feel, texture and pack size.10 overgrips compared →
- BagsWorth havingRacket bags, backpacks and holdalls compared on capacity, thermal lining and how they carry.10 bags compared →
- Racket protectorsWorth havingA few euros of tape against a cracked frame. Ten protectors compared on material, fit and pack size.10 racket protectors compared →
- GlovesOptionalAlmost no padel brand makes one. What actually exists, who it suits, and ten compared on palm and closure.10 gloves compared →
- ClothingWorth havingShirts, shorts and skirts built for padel, compared on fabric, fit and ball pockets.10 clothing compared →
- SocksWorth havingBlisters are the most common padel injury there is. Ten socks compared on cushioning and height.10 socks compared →
- WristbandsWorth havingSweat management for glass-court humidity, compared on absorbency, width and pack size.10 wristbands compared →
- Elbow supportsOptionalPadel elbow is common and stubborn. Ten straps and sleeves compared on support and fit.10 elbow supports compared →