How heavy should your padel racket be: the right weight for you
Published on 6 November 2026 · by Luca Bicchieri, PadelMetrix
For most adult players the right weight is between 350 and 370 grams. Beginners, players with arm problems and many women do well under 360 g; attacking players with a trained arm can go to 370 g and above. Balance matters too: two rackets with the same weight can feel very different.
Recommended weight
- Beginners: under 360 g.
- Intermediate: 360–370 g.
- Advanced and competitive: 370–390 g, only with a trained arm.
- Women: 330–355 g for comfort and control, up to 360–370 g with more level and strength.
- Tennis elbow: best not to go over 370 g, with a low balance and soft feel.
- Juniors: no more than 330 g; for younger children see the kids' guide.
Guidance from PadelPROShop. Body weight and fitness matter as much as level.
How much the rackets on sale really weigh
In our database the typical (median) weight of an adult racket is 365 g, based on 259 models with a stated weight. By level:
| Level | Models | Typical weight (g) | Range (g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | 36 | 360 | 320–368 |
| Intermediate | 108 | 360 | 345–370 |
| Advanced | 104 | 365 | 348–372 |
The difference between levels is small: manufacturers make beginner rackets only slightly lighter than advanced ones. So if you want something light, look at the "Light" or "Lite" versions of models.
Balance matters as much as weight
- Low (weight towards the handle): more control and manoeuvrability, less fatigue.
- Medium: a compromise between control and power.
- High (weight towards the head): more power on the smash, but you need a trained arm. A 360 g racket with a high balance can feel heavier than a 370 g one with a low balance.
How to tell if it's too heavy
If your arm is tired at the end of a match, you're late on shots at the net or you feel discomfort in your elbow or shoulder, drop a few grams or choose a lower balance (PadelPROShop). See also the guides to rackets for tennis elbow and women's rackets.
The lightest adult rackets in the database
- Adidas RX Series Light 2026 — 310–330 g · teardrop · beginner / intermediate · €120
- Head Radical Team Light 2026 — 340 g · round · beginner / intermediate
- QUAD Tiger 2026 — 340 g · hybrid · €310
- Babolat Air Vertuo 2.6 2026 — 335–355 g · diamond · beginner / intermediate
- QUAD Guel Do It 2026 — 345 g circa · hybrid · €310
- QUAD Muklay 2026 — 345 g circa · hybrid · €400
- Tecnifibre Curva Team 2026 — 345 g · teardrop · intermediate
- Varlion LW Carbon 3 Summum 2026 — 340–355 g · round · advanced
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Frequently asked questions
How heavy should a padel racket be?
For most adults between 350 and 370 g: under 360 g for beginners, players with arm problems and many women; 370 g and above for advanced players with a trained arm.
Does a heavier racket give more power?
Yes, but only if you can swing it fast. If it slows you down, you lose power and control and tire your arm.
What weight should I choose with tennis elbow?
Best not to go over 370 g, with a low balance and soft feel.
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