Padel Quiz

Casual Players

As your technique starts to develop. You arebest off with an easy-to-play padel racket,which is relatively light, and offers enoughcontrol to play with precision.
Intermediate Player

Your playstyle is not yet fully defined.You should look for a versatile padel butwith higher grade materials that offers youa good mix of power and accuracy.
Advanced Payer

Depending on your playstyle,you should look for a padel racket witheither maximum power or great accuracy.

Two shapes, Two styles

Round Shape (Control Frame Rackets)

With a weight balance closer to the handle, round-shaped padel rackets are very
manoeuvrable. Their round sweet-spot is quite forgiving and located in the middle of
the head. These padel rackets provide excellent control, which is a great asset for
not only for casual but also highly skilled defensive padel players. The downside of
round padel rackets is their lack of power for smashes.

If you are unsure of what shape you prefer, you can never go wrong with a round padel racket.

Forehand players (people who play on the right side of the court) play a defensive role
and set-up points by playing well placed lobs and strikes, rather than finish those
points with smashes. This means they will benefit more from round rackets.

Teardrop Shape (Power Frame Rackets)

Teardrop-shaped padel rackets have a center of balance between the middle and
the top of racket are versatile but have a focus on providing more powerful shots into
your arsenal. aimed to make them as manoeuvrable possible given balance closer head.

They will suit intermediate and advanced players who prefer a more aggressive playstyle.

Backhand players (people who play on the left side of the court) play an offensive role
and will finish points with powerful smashes and volleys that apply maximum pressure.
The extra power a teardrop shaped racket provides will assist with these types of shots.

The weight

At Osaka, we believe most players perform best with a lighter racket. Less weight means faster reactions at the net, quicker hands during fast exchanges, and a more agile feel throughout every point. A lighter racket also reduces strain on the arm and shoulder, helping minimize fatigue during long matches and lowering the risk of common overuse injuries.

Weight is determined by the materials inside the racket. Our premium carbon construction is significantly lighter than fiberglass, while Osaka Snap® foam further reduces weight without compromising performance. As carbon content increases, so does responsiveness, while overall weight decreases—giving you a racket that feels faster, lighter, and more dynamic in your hand.

Padel type

Weight

Pro Tour

340-360g / 12-12.7oz

Vision Pro

345-365g / 12.2-12.9oz

Vision Aero

350-370g / 12.4-13.1oz

Vision

360-380g / 12.7-13.4oz

Deshi

370-390g / 13.1-13.8oz

The foam

very Osaka padel racket starts with premium EVA foam—the core of its performance. Lightweight, durable, and exceptionally resilient, EVA maintains its shape and responsiveness through thousands of impacts, delivering a consistent feel every time you step onto the court.