You are often told about the "balance" of your tennis racquet. padel, but do you know what it is exactly and what influence this element can have on your game? It's time to enlighten you, with the help of our friends from HEAD, on this important concept!

The balance of a pala refers to the point where you can balance your racquet on one finger. Depending on its position, the sensations you will experience will be different. There are three main groups (low balance, center or head), which are generally influenced by the shape of the racquet (round, teardrop or diamond). Here are the characteristics of each:

  • Low: when the balance point is located lower than the center, the racquet feels lighter in the hand and offers maximum maneuverability.
  • Centered: if the weight of the racquet is distributed in its center, then you will benefit from a perfect compromise between control and power.
  • In the head: as with a hammer, when the majority of the weight is in the racquet head, you benefit from an unequaled feeling of power.

Properly identifying the balance of your racquet is one more step towards knowing your own game, and vice versa. For example, a naturally powerful player who wants to gain control might be interested in a low balance point racquet. On the contrary, if this same player wishes to make the most of his devastating smashes, he will turn instead to a diamond-shaped racket.

head padel balanced
head padel balanced
head padel balanced
head padel balanced

As you have understood, everything depends on your qualities and your objectives. Pay close attention to this important detail when choosing your racquet.

Are you looking for a new pala? Find on our site the top rackets on the market et the tests of the expert Stéphane Penso.

Martin Schmuda

A competitive tennis player, Martin discovered the padel in 2015 in Alsace and appeared in a few tournaments in Paris. Today a journalist, he deals with current affairs padel while continuing its rise in the world of the little yellow ball!

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