Kuikma PR Open

Lightweight padel racket with a large sweet spot for beginners who want high playing comfort. The Kuikma PR Open has a round shape for more control. With a weight of 320 g (± 7 g) and the grip-heavy balance, it offers good handling. It is made of fibreglass and EVA foam. Padel is played in doubles (two against two). Two balls are permitted for the serve; this is performed diagonally from below as an underhand stroke. One bounce is allowed. The ball bounces on the ground before it touches any part of the court. A ball can be hit against a wall after the bounce (but not against the fence). The ball can bounce out of the court after the bounce and be caught outside the court. The scoring system is the same as for tennis. An exclusive Decathlon innovation in padel: the racket is made from a single piece of EVA foam and the hitting surface is covered with composite fibres. The extended area of EVA foam increases the impact point of the hitting surface and thus optimises the fault tolerance for better ball control. Padel originated in Mexico at the end of the 1960s and was quickly imported to Spain and Argentina as well as all Spanish-speaking countries in South America. Padel is currently the second most practised 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, which makes it easier to learn the trajectories. Special shoes prevent slipping on the padel courts, which are usually made of artificial turf or sand. Courses allow you to gain time and imitate movements familiar from tennis or squash, for example.