Rackets / Equipment

Premier Padel debuts in South Africa – and Pretoria brings an exclusive Bullpadel high-altitude ball. What that means for pace, bounce and match tactics.

Softer in summer, stiffer in winter: temperature clearly changes racket feel. Anyone who wants to protect materials and bounce should treat transport and storage seriously.

Nike moves closer to padel: three premium rackets were reportedly shown already. Talk of a 2027 launch and athlete deals adds fuel.

The 2026 summer sales deliver sharp prices on current padel rackets and court shoes. From control frames to attacking models, several shops list clear discounts.

After Barcelona, Padel Nuestro turns to France: a new flagship, Agustín Tapia at the opening and plans for more stores. Sixty-eight outlets and 8,000 products underpin the European expansion strategy.

Kuikma is pushing forward with Carbon and Pro and lifting the lid on the tech behind them. Air Foam Frame, Dual Foam and two carbon options aim to blend power and control.

Hundreds of fans celebrated the opening of Padel Nuestro's new flagship at Rosselló 257 in Barcelona. Agustín Tapia, a Test Zone and 300 square metres of padel experience make it a new hub for the scene.

From 28 June to 5 July, Bordeaux hosts P2 2026. Premier Padel elite, night sessions and official HEAD and BULLPADEL tournament gear make it a season highlight.

Decathlon enters premium padel with its Pro range. Hybrid, Control, and Power target distinct playing styles and raise pressure in the equipment market. Why this launch matters for serious players.

Bronze, orange and supercar aesthetics: Babolat and Lamborghini expand the BL.002 at the Padel World Summit. The new colours arrive on 5 June 2026 – we break down the launch, Greenset court and premium strategy.

For 2026, Drop Shot launches a racket line with a clear performance focus. The concept combines 24K twill carbon, dense Eva Pro foam and precise impact feedback. We break down which player profiles can benefit most in real match conditions.

At the Buenos Aires P1, Bullpadel drops a limited Argentina-themed line with bold visual storytelling. The story tracks signature models, collector buzz, and visibility during the Premier Padel stop in Buenos Aires.

Kuikma signs Coki Nieto, backs Dylan Guichard for a fourth season and expands Hybrid, Power and Control ranges alongside dedicated padel footwear.

Babolat and Lamborghini elevate their padel partnership with the new BL.001. The limited series combines striking design, carbon technology and controlled performance. Here is what it means for ambitious players.

A new tool from Glasgow aims to simplify padel racket selection. Users can filter and compare 236 models from 23 brands in one place. This creates more transparency for training and competition.

Siux sharpens its padel identity for 2026: Pro models built for maximum performance, Elite for added comfort. Four Pro palas with new colorways headline the range.