Gear guides
What to buy for padel and pickleball, with UK prices and what the specs actually mean.
Padel
- Best padel rackets for beginnersSix forgiving rackets from about £25 to £70.
- Padel rackets by budgetPicks under £50, £100 and £150.
- Best padel shoesWhich sole to choose, and six shoes from £40.
- Best padel ballsSpeed or control, and eight balls from £1.25 each.
- Best padel bagsThermal racket bags and backpacks from £11.