2018 Odear 3K Carbon soft eva Padel Racket

There are three basic shapes of Padel rackets
Tear: There rackets are suitable for medium or advanced players. The sweet spot is higher up the racket.
Diamond: these rackets are suitable for advanced players. The sweet spot is smaller and is located higher up in the racket. It makes it easier to hit the ball hard. They are not easy to handle for beginners.
Round: these are best for beginners. The sweet spot of the racket is rather big and it is located in the middle of it. The weight of the rackets is evenly distributed. These sorts of rackets are usually easy to handle.

The weight of a racket

Nowadays most rackets range between 365gr. to 396gr. A light racket would be between 365gr and 375gr. A heavy racket would range 385gr to 395gr.

Lighter rackets are suitable for beginners and women as they are easier to handle.

Thickness of the Padel racket

Nowadays most rackets range 36mm to 38mm. Advanced players should use thicker rackets to hit the ball harder. For beginners it is recommended thinner rackets because they are easier to use.

Materials of the Padel racket
Most of the frame of the racket is made of fiberglass or carbon. The face may contain kevlar. Carbon and kevlar are introduced to some higher end rackets to make them extra resistant to shocks and accidents. The face of a padel racket is usually made of soft materials (foam) or hard materials (eva). The advantages are arguable. It remains a personal choice.