Guide · facts checked 15 Oct 2026
Padel racket weight and balance: grams and millimetres explained
Adult padel rackets in the catalogue weigh between 300 and 375 g, with a median of 365 g. Balance points in the same catalogue sit between 235 and 275 mm from the end of the handle, median 265 mm.
Catalogue Facts
207 adult rackets with full makeup
- Surface
- 122 carbon · 52 fibreglass · 32 mixed
- Core
- 165 EVA · 37 foam · 5 other
- Shop ratings: 72 soft · 70 medium · 65 hard
- Weight
- 300–375 g
- median 365 g · up to 355 g: 55 · 356–365 g: 94 · over 365 g: 58
- Balance
- 235–275 mm
- median 265 mm · thirds split at 260 and 265 mm
checked 16 Oct 2026 · 9 sources, 590 product pages read
Weight in the catalogue
Catalogue of 16 Oct 2026, 207 rackets with full makeup
Balance in the catalogue
Catalogue thirds: up to 260 mm, 261–265 mm, over 265 mm
Weight in grams
The 15 October 2026 catalogue contains 487 models; 202 adult rackets have complete specs and are used here for weight and balance figures. Those 202 rackets weigh between 300 and 375 g with a median of 365 g (catalogue data).
The racket finder splits that catalogue into three weight bands: 53 rackets weigh up to 355 g, 93 weigh 356–365 g and 56 weigh more than 365 g. HEAD’s guide frames these numbers: beginners and intermediate players usually prefer lighter rackets, while advanced and tournament players tend to choose the heavier end for extra power (HEAD).
- 300–375 g: catalogue range (202 complete models).
- Median 365 g: middle of the catalogue distribution.
- 53 models ≤ 355 g, 93 models 356–365 g, 56 models > 365 g.
Balance in millimetres
Balance is measured from the end of the handle to the balance point. In the 202 rackets with full data the balance runs 235–275 mm with a median of 265 mm (catalogue data).
The catalogue is split into thirds to describe balance: the lower third is up to 260 mm, the middle third is 261–265 mm and the upper third is over 265 mm. Guides such as HEAD and Playtomic describe low, medium and high balance qualitatively but do not give a single universal millimetre threshold, so shops and makers label balance differently on product pages (HEAD; Playtomic).
- 235–275 mm: catalogue range.
- Median 265 mm: catalogue median.
- Lower third ≤ 260 mm; middle 261–265 mm; upper > 265 mm.
How weight and balance work together
Weight and balance together determine handling and power. A heavier racket adds power and stability, and a high balance puts more of the mass towards the head for power; a lighter racket or a lower balance is easier to handle and gives more control (HEAD; Playtomic).
Shape and balance correlate: diamond shapes are commonly head-weighted, round shapes commonly have low balance and teardrop shapes sit in the middle — see the catalogue shape counts and the maker guidance for each model (HEAD). Use the numeric weight and the balance millimetre shown on a product page rather than subjective labels to compare rackets directly.
To find rackets by grams and millimetres use the racket finder. To see two or more models side by side use the compare tool. For shape guidance see the pages for round rackets and diamond rackets.
- Read weight in grams and balance in millimetres on the product page.
- Match a racket’s numeric weight and balance to your play style, not just the shop label.
- Use the finder and the compare tool to filter by these exact numbers.
Questions
How heavy is a typical padel racket?
In the catalogue of 202 fully specified adult models the range is 300–375 g and the median is 365 g. Shops and makers often describe lighter rackets for beginners and heavier rackets for advanced players (catalogue; HEAD).
What does head-heavy or head-light mean?
Head-heavy means the balance point lies higher toward the head and concentrates mass there for power; head-light means the balance is toward the handle and improves control and manoeuvrability (HEAD; Playtomic).
Is there a single number that defines low, medium or high balance?
No. The catalogue here uses thirds — up to 260 mm, 261–265 mm and over 265 mm — but HEAD and Playtomic describe the categories qualitatively and do not give an industry-wide millimetre threshold. Labels therefore vary between shops and makers (catalogue; HEAD; Playtomic).
How should I choose between a lighter or heavier racket?
Choose lighter rackets for quicker reactions and easier handling; choose heavier or head-weighted rackets for more power and stability. Both HEAD and Playtomic advise beginners favour lighter, lower-balance rackets while advanced players often select heavier, higher-balance models (HEAD; Playtomic).
Where the facts come from
Every number on this page comes from these pages, read on the date shown.
- Tennis-Point UKchecked 15 Oct 2026https://www.tennis-point.co.uk/collections/padel
- HEADchecked 15 Oct 2026https://www.head.com/en_GB/rs/stories/how-to-choose-a-padel-racquet
- Playtomicchecked 15 Oct 2026https://playtomic.com/blog/how-to-choose-padel-racket