How padel racket weight affects your game and what weight range to choose.
Padel racket weight is one of the most important specs to get right. Too heavy and you risk arm injury. Too light and you sacrifice power and stability. Most players choose the wrong weight because they follow generic advice rather than matching to their specific situation.
The right weight depends on your level, your playing style and your physical condition. Use this as a starting point:
Do not rush this. Playing with a racket that is too advanced for your level slows improvement and increases injury risk. Move up when your technique is consistent, you are competing regularly, and you feel like your racket is limiting your game.
A racket’s balance point matters as much as its total weight. A 360g racket with a high balance point (weight in the head) can feel heavier and put more strain on your arm than a 370g racket with a low balance point. When comparing rackets, always look at both weight and balance together.