As covered in our post about choosing a padel racket, the options seem endless.
Something that is worth noting from that post is that racket head shape plays an important role in how much control you have over the ball.
As a result, the selections that I have made for you here all maximize ball control over how much power they can generate.
These rackets all have a large and forgiving sweet spot that makes them ideal for both beginners and intermediate players.
Adidas Adipower Control 1.9
Adidas is one of the most recognized padel brands in the world of sport and has been at the forefront of the padel world for several years.
The Adidas Adipower Control 1.9 (available on Amazon) is the racket of choice for World Padel Tour professional Alex Ruiz.
The Adidas Adipower Control 1.9 (available on Amazon) has a round head, low balance and a forgivingly broad sweet spot for optimal performance and control.
The Adidas Adipower CTRL 1.9 (available on Amazon) has an outer made of 100% carbon and EVA High Memory rubber for its core. A combination is both reliable and comfortable.
Bullpadel Vertex 2
Bullpadel is the Spanish brand that has been built around a focus on top quality padel equipment. Unlike other major sporting brands that have added padel to their portfolio, Bullpadel has the sport of padel as its priority.
The Bullpadel Vertex 2 (available on Amazon) is one of the most famous models in the history of Bullpadel. It is the weapon of choice for Maxi Sanchez in the World Padel Tour.
The Bullpadel Vertex 2 (available on Amazon) has been manufactured with a diamond-shaped head with a high balance. In spite of this, the racket was designed with an atypically wide sweet spot.
This is a padel racket designed for power shots and yes still offers incredible ball control. The trademarked Hesacore grip comfortably absorbs the vibrations generated by the powerful shots the racket is famous for.
The Bullpadel Vertex 2 (available on Amazon) has been made from extra stiff carbon to improve power delivery while on the inside it has durable EVA rubber.
DROP SHOT Ebony
While it is true that Drop Shot padel rackets do not feature as prominently on the World Padel Tour, Juan Martin Diaz has been using them with good success for the past several seasons.
The Drop Shot Ebony (available on Amazon) is the entry-level padel racket from the Drop Shot racket collection. This racket is ideal for both beginners and recreational players.
The Drop Shot Ebony (available on Amazon) racket has a round-shaped head. This creates a large sweet spot giving you maximum ball control from almost anywhere on the racket-face.
The Drop Shot Ebony (available on Amazon) racket is made from fiberglass with an EVA rubber core. This choice of materials gives you a racket that has the design features of higher-end rackets, but with a budget price tag.
