In this new column, we'll show you the difference between rigid rackets and soup (soft) rackets. We will give you the advantages and disadvantages of each of these rackets. You will be able to better choose the type of racket that will suit you.

Rigid foam

In general, using a racket with stiff foam will give you more control and power when playing your games.

In terms of control, rackets with high density foam will allow you to feel secure in every shot. Even if the sweet-spot is small, you will have more precision in the small game.

In terms of power, if you have good technique, you will be more comfortable hitting the ball hard with this type of racquet. Indeed, the rigidity of the racket allows that the latter does not absorb the impact that you put in the ball.

On the other hand, if you are the type who uses your strength a little and uses your arm acceleration more, you may be less effective with this type of pala. The smallness of the sweet-spot is not to be overlooked either. By decentering the ball from this area, you will lose all of those racquets' bonus to ball control. We therefore recommend them to players who have a few years of padel or racquet sports behind them.Triton Pro 2021 Starvie Racket Padel

Soft foam

These rackets have the particularity of absorbing more the impact of the ball. The efficiency and quality of the ball strike are therefore an important advantage of soft racquets. With the flexibility of the foam, the ball will come out of the racquet better on all shots that don't require power. So you will need less effort to hit with a soft pala.

In addition, the absorption of the impact of the ball will allow you to have more playing comfort. And for those who suffer from tennis elbow, you will be much more protected with a flexible pala.

Metheora Warrior 2021 Starlife Padel Racket

Finally, we must not forget another factor that comes into play for the choice of foam (soft or hard): it is the temperature. At high temperature, your pala will be softer, and it will be the other way around when it is cold. Some therefore play with different snowshoes in summer and winter.

Also, while foam is one of the most important factors, it is not the only thing to consider when choosing a pala. The materials that make up the frame and the sides, but also the weight, the shape and even the paint come into play!

source: Starvie

Alexis Dutour

Alexis Dutour is passionate about padel. With his training in communication and marketing, he puts his skills at the service of padel to offer us articles that are always very interesting.

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