Kuikma PR 190

Lightweight paddle racket with a large sweet spot for beginners seeking high playing comfort. The Kuikma PR Open features a round shape for better control. Weighing 320 g (± 7 g) with a head-heavy balance, it offers good handling. Made from fiberglass and EVA foam.

Padel is played in doubles (two against two). Two balls are allowed for the serve, which is executed from below as an underhand shot diagonally. A bounce is permitted. The ball must hit the ground before touching any part of the court. After the bounce, the ball can be hit against a wall (but not against the fence). The ball can also bounce out of the court and be caught outside. The scoring system is similar to tennis.

An exclusive Decathlon innovation in padel: The racket is made from a single piece of EVA foam, with the hitting surface covered in composite fibers. The expanded EVA foam area increases the hitting point of the racket face and optimizes error tolerance for better ball control.

Padel originated in Mexico in the late 1960s and quickly spread to Spain and Argentina, as well as all Spanish-speaking countries in South America. Currently, padel is the second most practiced sport in Spain, behind football and ahead of tennis. There are 8 million players worldwide.

Beginners should use special beginner balls. These are softer and slower, making it easier to learn the trajectories. Special shoes prevent slipping on padel courts, which are mostly made of artificial grass or sand. Taking courses can save time and help mimic movements familiar from tennis or squash.