The evolution of Tecnifibre: from squash to padel, a late but ambitious conquest

First recognized for its expertise in ropes et stringing machines, Tecnifibre gradually extended its influence to squash, Then the tennis with snowshoes emblematic. His arrival in the world of paddle was done with caution, reflecting a certain reserve towards this new market.

En 2019, its late and gradual entry into the paddle revealed doubts about the viability of this sport, particularly in France. Bought by Lacoste from 2017, the French brand struggled to establish itself in this segment, with discreet beginnings and no real breakthrough. Tecnifibre may have underestimated the sustainability and the craze for the paddle, limiting its investments to compete with the leaders, unlike its successful strategy in other racket sports.

Where she dominated squash et tennis by theinnovation, the brand encountered a market of paddle already structured. Despite shovels technically accomplished, Tecnifibre suffered from a lack of visibility: no star player on the professional circuit uses his rackets, a major handicap in a market dominated by the sponsoring of renowned athletes.

Yet, a change is taking place. Patrice Chabrel and his team now have enhanced resources – human, technological, and financial – to reverse the trend. Their objective: to offer shovels innovative, even revolutionary, capable of catching up with the leaders in the sector.

Tecnifibre: The trilogy ends with the Curva revolution

Based at Feucherolles (78), Tecnifibre first shone with his WallMaster round palas, then seduces the followers of the forms guide with WallBreakerToday, the brand is innovating by adopting the format water drop with the Curve, breaking with the prefix WallThis strategic shift embodies a energy curve, symbol of versatility and fluidity, redefining its identity in the paddle, while aiming for a major role, far from conventional trends.

In an ultra-competitive market, every detail counts to seduce demanding players. Curve embodies a new gaming philosophy and a resolutely modern approach.

The negative angle: A decisive technical asset

Inspired by Latin, the name Curve symbolizes fluidity et curved trajectories, breaking with the rigidity of the scales Wall. In the paddle,negative angle - a diving trajectory immediate after impact, unlike a positive angle ascending – is crucial for precise shots like vipers ou trays, destabilizing the opponent. The Curva range, carried by the X-Speed technology, allows you to sculpt these downward trajectories, forcing the opponent to bend down. To democratize this technique prized by professionals, Tecnifibre relies on the Tecnilab and TrackMan radar, analyzing the trajectories of players, of the beginner au professional. Result: the Curve offers a unrivaled precision, making thenegative angle accessible to all and redefining the game with a energy curve synonym of versatility.

La double perforation, signature of the Curve, creates a air tunnel through the racket, reducing the aerodynamic resistance while improving maneuverability et acceleration strikes. This system optimizes the air penetration and precise control of the racket's orientation at impact. The data track man confirm its effectiveness: 91% testers report improved trajectories and ease of producing diving balls, especially on shots to strong effect.

TrackMan: Precision analysis, from golf to padel

Developed in 2003 by Klaus Eldrup-Jørgensen, Morten Eldrup-Jørgensen, and Fredrik Tuxen, the TrackMan technology use it doppler radar to accurately analyze the ball flight and equipment movements. Initially designed for the golf, where it has become indispensable to professionals by providing objective data on path, speed, and striking angles, track man has spread to paddle. Introduced into this sport by Tecnifibre, it measures key parameters such as the path, the speed, and theexit angle of the ball after impact. By quantifying technical concepts such asnegative angle, track man allows engineers to Tecnifibre to design optimized snowshoes and training protocols which bring them together amateur players performance of professionals, transforming intuition into actionable data.

Focus on Tecnilab

Le Tecnilab de Tecnifibre, engine ofinnovation, played a key role in the development of the Curve 2025, designed to optimize thenegative angle - a downward trajectory essential to limit rebounds and destabilize the opponent. By targeting the bullet trajectory, a key factor in elite players, Tecnilab created the X-Speed technology. His ventilation tunnels crossing the frame guide the arm towards angled strikes, producing low bounces that force the opponent to duck. Thanks to a scientific method ("Identify, Quantify, Resolve") and tools like the TrackMan radar, Tecnilab allowed 91% tested players to improve their trajectories, making Curve revolutionary rackets for a game polyvalent et performant.

Tecnifibre Curva: A versatile and daring range

La Curva range, with her drop shape, embodies versatility et elegance, offering an ideal balance between power, control, and precision. Its three models – Curva Power, Curva Soft, and Speed Curve – meet the varied needs of players, with optimized swing speeds and clean designs without excess.

Curva Power: Responsiveness and balance

Equipped with a soft rubber for pleasant touch and controlled power, the Curva Power integrates a 18K carbon coating integral appearance, guaranteeing a maximum reactivity. Its neutral balance allie power et control, enhanced by a design noir and gray elegant with patriotic blue, white and red accents.

Curva Soft: Comfort and tolerance

La Curva Soft favors the comfort and large sweet spot thanks to that soft rubber and mixed coating de fiberglass et carbon, offering a increased flexibility and smooth ball release. With a neutral balance, it seduces players versatile, energized by a background iridescent blue.

Curva Speed: Precision and maneuverability

The lightest, the Speed Curve bet on precision with a Reactive Foam gum dense and a partially visible 16K carbon coating. Handy et dynamic, it delights undecided players, driven by a design iridescent red vibrant.

other innovations enhance performance. The X-Top technology, a melange of resistant fibers shock and abrasion resistance applied to the head of the racket 3h to 9h, extends the Sustainability. The textured surface Spin Skin 3D maximizes theswerve, facilitating slice shots like the vipers et trays. These rackets feature a lacquer finish, classic sleeve – which I would have liked to be slightly longer – and a padded sliding wrist strap guaranteeing a optimal comfort during long gaming sessions.

Tecnifibre Curva 2025 Racket Review: Power, Speed and Soft

After testing the Curve 2025, I found that each model offers unique sensations, adapted to distinct profiles. The Curva Power impressed by their sounds explosiveness. The 18K carbon and soft rubber ensure a perfect balance between power et comfort, with a remarkable stability during intense exchanges. She tolerates off-center hits, making attacks hard-hitting and reassuring, and pleasantly surprised me in all defensive phases.

La Speed Curve, lighter, favors the execution speed. Her Reactive Foam high resilience and sound 16K carbon offer a instant reactivity, ideal for offensive players chaining vipers et incisor flights with an precise control.

La Curva Soft excels by its exceptional comfort. The soft rubber and carbon/fiberglass hybrid coating absorb the vibes, reducing the fatigue and joint pain. It guarantees a easy ball exit and generous tolerance, perfect for gamers intermediate leagues ou defensive.

Conclusion

After a late entry into the paddle, Tecnifibre must prove that she can shine like in the squash. Faced with firmly established competition, the road is long, but the brand finally seems equipped to take on the challenge.

Thanks to the Curva range,negative angle is no longer the prerogative of pros. With technologies like the double perforation X-Speed and the scientific support of the Tecnilab and TrackMan radar, Tecnifibre offers all players the opportunity to master diving trajectories and transform their game.
Curve, with his bold rebranding and innovations, carries the promises of a revolution. The Curva Power, chosen by Adrien Maigret, is my favorite for its controllable power and his rare comfort, ideal for decisive attacks.
La Speed Curve follows closely, with a increased responsiveness but a slight loss in stability.
La Curva Soft excels in to the defense et comfort, offering a exceptional ball release and offensive versatility satisfactory.

With this complete trilogy – round, guide, water drop - Tecnifibre asserts its ability to compete in all market segments. I am told thatheadset that the ranges WallMaster et WallBreaker are not ready to bow out! On the contrary, these iconic lines will benefit from the integration of the TrackMan technology, promising significant improvements in precision et control.

The French brand is on the right track to conquer this market and earn its place among the giants!
A big thank you to Jean-Christophe Giraud, my friend and neighbor from Marseille, for the loan of shovels, as well as Florian Guiral, sales manager at Tecnifibre, for his valuable information.

Stéphane Penso

Padel fan, Stéphane has become the official tester of the padel planet in Europe. Everything goes through his expert hands. Thanks to his extensive experience in the world of rackets, he is able to scan your equipment from head to toe!