Guides

Close-up of a carbon teardrop padel racket face
How to look after a carbon padel racket
Simple care that makes a carbon padel racket last: heat, covers, knocks, scuffs, overgrips, and how to tell when it is time for a new one. Read more...
Niupipo 3K carbon diamond padel racket showing the wrapped handle
Padel grip size and overgrips: get the handle right
Padel rackets come in one grip size, so the overgrip does the work. How to build up the handle, how many to use, and when to replace them. Read more...
Side profile of a padel racket frame showing its 38 mm thickness
Padel racket weight and balance explained
Padel racket weight ranges, what balance means, how the two work together, and how to choose for your arm and your game. Read more...
Niupipo carbon teardrop padel racket in mint on a light studio background
Best padel racket for beginners in the UK: an honest guide
What actually matters in a first padel racket, what to ignore, a fair look at the UK options, and which of our rackets we would hand a beginner. Read more...
Close-up of a 3K woven carbon padel racket face
3K vs 12K vs 18K carbon padel rackets: what the number means
3K, 12K and 18K carbon explained in plain English: what the K number measures, what it changes on court, and how to choose between them. Read more...
The open triangular throat of a teardrop padel racket, close up
Teardrop vs diamond padel racket: which shape suits you?
Teardrop or diamond? How each padel racket shape changes the sweet spot, balance and feel, and which one suits your game and your level. Read more...