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Top Ten Padel Rackets for 2024

Top Ten Padel Rackets for 2024

Check out our expert selections for the best value and performance rackets for this year.

Are you struggling to choose the best padel racket? Our team of padel experts have picked our Top 10 padel rackets of 2024 to help you to find the most suitable padel racket for your level and style of play.

Whether you're new to padel or an experienced player, we can make it easy for you to find the perfect racket for your game!

1. Nox Equation Advanced Series Padel Racket 2025

Nox Equation Advanced Series Padel Racket 2025

Award winning intermediate racket!

  • Weight: 360-375g
  • Head Shape: Round

One our bestsellers at pdhsports.com, the Nox Equation always sells fast. With a round head shape this racket offers a large sweet spot, which gives forgiveness even on your off-centred shots. The 3D transparent layers on the face give a rough finish to help generate more spin on every shot. Also available in a lighter version

This racket has been a great seller for us, and now with updated cosmetics this racket is the perfect choice for the intermediate player

Reasons to buy

You looking to improve your game and want a racket that will aid this

Reasons not to buy

You're just staring padel and want an easy to use beginner racket, check out the Nox X-One Evo.

£89.99£100.00
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2. Babolat Counter Veron Padel Racket 24

Babolat Counter Veron Padel Racket 24

Large sweet spot for a great feel!

  • Weight: 365g
  • Balance: Head Heavy
  • Head Shape: Round

With the largest sweet spot in the Babolat Range, the Counter Veron is a great choice for the intermediate player who likes to varies their game. The Vibrasorb technology reduces hitting vibrations so you can carry on playing for longer. If you are just starting padel, you may want to check out the softer version, the Counter Vertuo, or if you're more experienced the harder version in the Counter Viper.

This racket is a great choice for all-round advanced players! It is a hard feeling racket most suitable for Padel players wanting to feel every shot they execute.

Reasons to buy

You're looking for a top of the range racket that performs on every shot.

Reasons not to buy

You more of an attacking player and looking for a powerful diamond head shaped racket. The Babolat Technical Viper 24 offers this!

£125.99£210.00
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3. Bullpadel Vertex 04 25 Padel Racket

Bullpadel Vertex 04 25 Padel Racket

Incredible power and playability

  • Weight: 365-375g
  • Balance: Head Heavy
  • Head Shape: Diamond

The updated Bullpadel Vertex 04 25 is the perfect choice for for the advanced player looking for a premium padel that offers incredible power but with a softer feeling face for increased playability. The textured surface improves spin potential.

This racket offers incredible feel and is definitely one of my go to choices!

Reasons to buy

You're looking for a premium racket with incredible power

Reasons not to buy

You're only just getting into padel and looking for something more budget friendly. Why not check out the Bullpadel BP10 Evo.

£269.99£300.00
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4. Babolat Air Veron Padel Racket 24

Babolat Air Veron Padel Racket 24

Outstanding choice for intermediate players!

  • Weight: 355g
  • Balance: Even
  • Head Shape: Teardrop

The Babolat Air Veron is a great choice for the intermediate player looking for a great all-round racket. With a teardrop head shape and even balance, this racket offers the perfect combination of power and control. The 3D Spin surface allows you get more grip on the ball to increase spin potential. If you're more of an attacking player, check out the Technical Veron, and more controlled play, try the Counter Veron

This racket is used by some of our team and is a great choice for the improving player!

Reasons to buy

You've decided to take your padel to the next level and are looking for a great racket at a mid price point. 

Reasons not to buy

You're new to the game and looking for a racket to get started. Check out the Babolat Contact

£124.90£210.00
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5. Adidas Metalbone 3.3 Padel Racket

Adidas Metalbone 3.3 Padel Racket

As used by World No.1 Alejandro Galan!

  • Weight: 345-360g
  • Balance: Head Heavy
  • Head Shape: Diamond

The Adidas Metalbone 3.2 is their flagship model, designed for advanced players. It has a customisable weight and balance system to suit every opponent you face! The Spin Blade technology adds extra grip to the ball for devastating spin and an Aluminised Carbon Surface for all out power. There is also aMetalbone CTRL 3.3 with an even balance and aMetalbone HRD 3.3 which uses a harder performance rubber and is aimed at precision players. 

Adidas Metalbone 3.3 Padel Racket

“If you're looking for an incredible power racket, this is the perfect choice! It's loved by intermediate and advanced players as it has a hard feel (but not as hard as other rackets at this level). It looks cool, is used by the World no.1 and you can even customise the balance point.”

Reasons to buy

You're a strong, confident player seeking a top level racket to match!

Reasons not to buy

You're more budget conscious, and looking for an easy-use racket. Check out theAdidas RX

£214.50£330.00
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6. Bullpadel Vertex 02 Hybrid Padel Racket

Bullpadel Vertex 02 Hybrid Padel Racket

Great deal on a premium racket!

  • Weight: 360-370g
  • Head Shape: Teardrop

If you're looking for a high performance racket at a great price, then make sure you check out this Bullpadel Vertex 02 Hybrid. With a MultiEVA core this padel racket offers an incredible hitting feel whilst still being super powerful thanks to the hybrid head shape

This is one of the best deals on the market and especially for a great looking racket you don't want to miss out on this!

Reasons to buy

You're looking for a great priced racket for an all-round style game

Reasons not to buy

You want the latest and greatest, check out the Vertex 04 Hybrid 25

£124.99£250.00
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7. Dunlop Galactica Padel Racket

Dunlop Galactica Padel Racket

Incredible all-round playability!

  • Weight: 365g
  • Balance: Even
  • Head Shape: Teardrop

The Dunlop Galactica range is great for any player looking for an all-round performance racket at a great price! The 12k Carbon construction on this racket offers great feel and playability, whilst the injection moulded bumper increases durability.

At a great price these rackets are perfect for the intermediate player looking to improve their game

Reasons to buy

You're looking for an all-round play racket at a great price

Reasons not to buy

You're looking for a starter racket, check out the Wilson Match Point Elite.

£74.95£220.00
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8. Head Zephyr UL Padel Racket Grey Red

Head Zephyr UL Padel Racket Grey Red

Lightweight design for easy manoeuvrability

  • Weight: 340g
  • Head Shape: Round

The Head Zephyr UL is a great choice for any players looking for a light weight padel racket, to help them improve their technique and manoeuvrability. The Power Foam technology means you can still hit with devastating power when needed.

For a light weight racket this padel racket offers great power and feel

Reasons to buy

You're an improving player looking an easy to use padel racket to take you game to the next level

Reasons not to buy

You're wanting maximum power, from a heavier racket. Why not try the Head Speed Pro X.

£59.99£125.00
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9. Nox AT10 Genius 18k Alum Agustin Tapia Padel Racket 2025

Nox AT10 Genius 18k Alum Agustin Tapia Padel Racket 2025

As used by Agustin Tapia!

  • Weight: 360-375g
  • Head Shape: Teardrop

The Nox AT10 Genius 18k padel racket is the perfect choice for the advanced player looking for incredible control. With an 18k carbon face and MLD Black EVA fibre this racket offers a solid hitting feel, whilst the textured surface increases spin potential.

This is one of out best-selling performance rackets and offers incredible control!

Reasons to buy

You're an advanced player looking for maximum precision

Reasons not to buy

You're just getting into padel regularly and looking for a forgiving racket with great feel, check out the Nox Equation Advanced.

£269.99£300.00
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