You want to be unbeatable on the regulation at padel, the FFT addresses a 4th theme in the form of questions / answers concerning “rackets”.

To be approved, to what types of technical specificitiesdo the racquets have to respond?

Specifications of length, width, thickness and weight.

Does a racket have to be fitted with a strap?

Yes, this wrist strap cannot be stretched and is of limited length.

What elements can the racket be equipped with?

Only those used to limit or prevent any deterioration, vibration and aimed at distributing the weight of the racket.

Note: Objects must be reasonable in size and positioning on the racquet

What elements can the racket not be equipped with?

Reflective surfaces, sound elements or electronic elements intended to modify the normal course of the game or to communicate.

Can a player start or continue a point with a broken racket?

Yes unless the racket breakage makes it dangerous or if the strap is broken. That player's pair then loses the point if the trade is in progress.

Can a player use several racquets during a match?

Yes, but neither simultaneously nor in the same point.

A player drops his racquet during a point (the strap is still wrapped around the wrist), touches the ball and returns it good. Decision ?

That player's pair loses the point.

A player makes a double in his racket and returns the ball good. Decision ?

Whether the double is intentional or not, that player's pair loses the point.

The rackets of the 2 players in a pair collide when hitting a ball. Decision ?

If only one racket has touched the ball then the rally continues.

A player hits a ball with the handle of his racquet. Is it a fault?

No.

A player hits a ball with the handle of his racquet and a finger or part of his hand. Is it a fault?

Yes.

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovers the padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since padel is part of his life. You often see him touring France going to cover the major events of padel French.

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