2019, a year where brands have made great progress on palas. New technologies especially on the carbon used or the way of working it. For us, players, it can only be positive because we have palas that adapt to our game Discover the best control palas for 2019, which for some, are also versatile.

We do not offer a ranking but a list of control palas that have proven themselves this year. Precise palas but also able to make the difference during your attacks.

  • Adidas Adipower Ctrl 1.9

Adidas has evolved enormously to offer palas very effective and what is more, attractive. The frame of the Adipower Ctrl 1.9 is carbon, round shape with a weight down to the handle, this pala is comfortable in all phases of the game. A Graphene surface and a Eva High Memory foam complete the characteristics of the game. One of the best selling palas.

  • Babolat Defiance Carbon 2019

A pala for players who love millimetric precision. Its robust and solid structure allow it to be precise and very stable. With its carbon frame, Eva Soft foam and especially its 3D Spin surface, this round shaped Defiance and balanced weight will be perfect for intermediate players.

  • Bullpadel Hack Ctrl 2019

A high quality pala geared towards advanced level ladies. Beautiful features for this Hack Ctrl that uses high quality materials. Round shape with a weight brought back to the bottom of the pala, it promotes the control of the ball first. Its Black Eva foam will make the difference during your attacks. A pala very handy.

  • Dunlop Nemesis Control

A pala that is part of Dunlop's Premium Nemesis line. A pala capable of making the difference with every shot but especially geared towards technical players. The use of 12K Carbon, standard Eva Foam and its rugged, rough typing surface make it comfortable to drop the ball where you want it. For more power and to mark the difference, the Nemesis has its weight brought back to the center of the pala.

  • Head Graphene Alpha Elite 2019

A pala that could also appear in an article titled “the best power palas”. This Head Graphene Alpha Elite uses the latest technologies to be efficient in all phases of the game. In the shape of a drop of water, its weight is oriented on the center of the pala for a perfect balance. Graphene is everywhere for maximum strength and response when hitting. A pala for aggressive players but which absolutely does not leave aside control, hence its presence in this list.

  • Nox Luxury Control L4

A reworked pala by Nox to propose to the players adepts of the mark, a weapon directed towards the precise game. Round shape with a weight back to the neck, this Luxury Control L4 is built in carbon for strength, Eva HRS Core + foam for maximum touch and a rough surface for more effect. The best control pala in the range.

  • Royal Padel M27 Hybrid 2019

A great risk-taking on the part of Royal Padelfor this M27 Hybrid. A risk-taking that pays off because this pala is what is best at RP in terms of handling and control, a glove. Round in shape and made of carbon, its weight is reduced towards the handle to accentuate the control of the ball. Its center is a mixture of Eva foam and polyethylene for a more precision without forgetting the speed of exit of ball if necessary.

  • StarVie Raptor Pro

The pala of Franco Stupaczuk. A pala certainly powerful but which is primarily focused on control. It's a super balanced pala for all phases of play. Its round shape and weight back to the neck promote control while its tubular frame, its medium density foam or the use of fiberglass on its surface allow the acceleration of the ball.

Kuikma Padel SOFT PRECISION

The Kuikma Precision Soft is certainly one of the most “soft” rackets of padel. A very smooth racquet that will suit players looking for a very manoeuvrable racquet. Decathlon padel offers us a very control racket. What she gains on one side and perhaps loses it on the other ... For players looking for maximum control and very easy to update, This Kuikma Padel you might like it.

Source: Paddelea / Padeladdict.fr / Brand websites / Product tests
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.