Our little experience as a player allows us to give an opinion on 4 types of balls padel. Would you be of the same opinion?

We invite you to test today 4 different balls of padel. The Head Pro, Bullpadel PremiumPro, Wilson Padel Rush 100 and Kuikma P990S.

Let’s be frank from the start. This test was done over the long term, during matches, tournaments and training. Nothing to do with sending balls from brands to test them.

The first contact

Before typing in, we open the box and take them in hand. We will say that at the outset, the one that has the most effect is the Head. Go find out why? Maybe because she looks bulkier with her tousled felt, slightly heavier weight, and WPT logo? The Bullpadel, meanwhile, seems very light and hard. The last two, the Kuikma and the Wilson are more or less identical in terms of weight and felt.

The game

That's it we are there. Now is the time for these little yellow ladies to show us what they are capable of. The Kuikma is a fairly fast ball which is perfect for intermediate level play, but it looks like it gets a bit out of hand at high revs. The Bullpadel is a big hitter's dream. If in addition you have a powerful pala, that you measure 2m and that you like to send big smashes, this ball will be your friend for life; everything starts at 2 km / hour.

The last two, the Head and Wilson are wiser. Balls that support the rhythm, which normally respond to violent attacks but require the batter to have a minimum of technique to finish. A game that lasts ... from padel what.

In training

We will put the Kuikma in first position. This bullet has a much longer lifespan than its cousins. Little pressure variation, even without a pressurizer, allowing the instructor to have a partner to rely on.

La Bullpadel also reacts well to training especially for everything that is smashes; your students will grow wings. On the other hand, if it is for slow and precise play, it is too hard, the Wilson will be more efficient, more pleasant, more precise. Finally, sorry for the Head, but it is difficult to manage. We can clearly see that it is not intended for that.

The

It is also important when it comes to shopping. We will give an estimate knowing that according to the clubs, the stores or the desired quantity, the prices vary. The Head Pro is displayed at 5.20 €, the Bullpadel Premium pro at 4.50 €, the Kuikma P990S at 4 € and the Wilson Padel Rush 100 to 5 €.

Our opinion

It all depends on who you are, how you play and how long you expect your balls to last.

If you like speed of play, are a great hitter and love short stitches, the Bullpadel is for you.

If you are a player of padel intermediate level, who practices padel regularly and who wants to calculate his expenses, opt for the Kuikma. This ball also surprised us greatly during training. Having a P990S caddy is really nice. However, once they lose their pressure, give them to your dog as a toy.

Want to do like the WPT pros, go ahead, indulge yourself with the Head Pro. Balls that can do everything on the track but with a limited lifespan. This is the price to pay my friends.

Finally the Wilson is a bullet to consider. We don't necessarily think about it, but it surprises us. A slower, interesting game, the padel that we know a few years ago with extension points, worked, a well balanced weight and a very well adjusted pressure. We see that Wilson is working hard to get back to the forefront.

Julien Bondia

Julien Bondia is a teacher of padel in Tenerife (Spain). Columnist and advisor, he helps you play better through his tutorials and tactical/technical articles padel.

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