Christophe Dessalles: with Pallap, we want to change the rules of padel

Pallap arrives in France with a "unique" positioning: "offering premium rackets at affordable prices", while focusing on materials of European origin and development that respects both players and the environment. Founded by Christophe Dessalles, the brand intends to establish itself as a different player in the padel market.

Interview with its founder.

A passionate and inclusive project

"Behind Pallap, there is a real philosophy." From the beginning, Christophe Dessalles wanted to build a brand designed for all padel enthusiasts, around a clear ambition: to create a range environmentally friendly, luxury car services, but sold to a affordable price.

Pallap rackets are designed with noble materials — such as Italian carbon and sponges from Spain and England — and “are offered at unbeatable prices. Today, very few players can offer a racket of this quality for less than 200 euros,” explains the founder.

A global expansion strategy

To expand, Pallap has chosen to target growing markets, far from the traditional tennis circuits. Finland, Eastern Europe, Englandthen Italy were the first areas of expansion before tackling theAmerica and Middle-East. After conquering nearly thirty countries in just eight months, the brand is launching today in France, homeland of its creator.

For Christophe Dessalles, the future of padel lies beyond Spain: “The sport is growing enormously internationally, and even if Spain remains a benchmark, it is abroad that its influence is growing the most.”

An obsession with the product

The quality of the equipment remains at the heart of the approach. Inspired by Adolf Dassler's idea (“always offer the best to athletes”), Christophe insists: each racket is developed with particular care, both on the technical aspect that on design.

The ranges are structured into three price levels — less than 100€, less than 200€ and less than 300€ — each benefiting from specific molds to ensure optimal performance. All Pro and Elite models are made in Spain, with the requirement to maintain manufacturing as local as possible. The Stars and Team models are manufactured outside Europe, but only use Carbon made in Italy, and foams made in Spain.

Pallap also stands out for its ability to innovate internally: unlike many new brands, it has designed its own molds, guaranteeing true originality in the product offering.

Premium materials for exceptional sensations

Pallap snowshoes incorporate the best European materials available: advanced composites, premium EVA foams…All this results in a precise, comfortable and reliable gaming experience, whether for a friendly game or a major tournament.

The brand works closely with champions such as Hugo Cases et Paula Eyheraguibel, true bridges between the engineering team and the player community. They are involved from the prototyping phase to ensure that each racket meets the demands of the court. The brand has just signed Tonet Sans who plays Premier Padel, and top 60, has just signed with Pallap.

A reasoned and sustainable ambition

Pallap isn't looking to compete directly with the market giants. "We don't want to be everywhere, but to grow alongside trusted players, through clubs and certain well-known distributors," explains Christophe Dessalles.

The brand favors a organic growth, based on Experience, proximity et passion to build a solid and sustainable project. The initial feedback is already very positive: orders are coming in, and restocking is constant.

Having been involved in the world of sport for a long time, notably with adidas in combat sports, Christophe Dessalles had no obligation to take up padel. But his passion for the discipline took over. “If I can bring something new to padel, then I must do it,” he sums up.

Pallap: more than a brand, a community

By choosing a name that combines “padel” and “slap” – that distinctive sound of the ball hitting the racket and then the wall – Pallap aims to embody the energy, friendliness and passion that characterize this booming sport.

With its innovative concepts, its commitment to quality, and its desire to bring the brand ever closer to the players, Pallap is opening a new chapter in the history of padel.

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