Guide ‹ Wallich Padel – Unconquerable feeling on the court

Our guide to the ultimate racquet

The Wallich racquet is best suited for the skilled amateur and the advanced player who can handle a stiffer racquet. However, you can customise the racquet to suit you better, depending on the type of player you are. Whether you’re faster, stronger, in need of extra support, or seeking easier manoeuvrability, let us guide you to the perfect racquet.

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Shape and construction

The shape of the Wallich racquet is a mix between drop and diamond. Crafted with the same carbon fibre featured in top-tier hyper cars like Koenigsegg, the outer layer of a Wallich racquet contains 12,000 carbon fibre threads per square centimetre. The double-woven material results in a harder surface.

Due to the unique construction of a Wallich racquet, we've managed to even the weight balance out to the frame. This means the sweet spot (or hitting surface) of our racquet is much bigger than competitor racquets, resulting in increased control and better precision in your stroke.

Foam

Depending on the foam you choose, you’ll either achieve more support and less power, or more power and less manoeuvrability. A useful metaphor is to imagine you’re about to leap from a diving platform: if you’re looking for the same support as if you were jumping from a trampoline, opt for the softer foam. If you have enough power to jump from a solid board, choose the harder foam.

Soft Density

If you're a defensive player seeking quick ball exchanges at the net, you should opt for a softer foam. The softer foam provides extra support in your stroke and suits those who don't have as hard smashes. When the ball hits the racquet, it sinks in and bounces back.

Hard Density

If you're an offensive player with a lot of power in your stroke, you should choose a harder foam. A harder foam demands more from you as a player since you generate the power yourself, rather than relying on the support from the racquet. With a looser stroke, you’ll achieve less speed with this density. Harder foam is often preferred by tennis players accustomed to hitting through their stroke.

Balance

Where the weight is placed affects the ability to manoeuvre the racquet. Imagine a hammer: it always weighs the same, but depending on where you hold it, it feels lighter or heavier. Holding it farther out on the handle makes it harder to manoeuvre, while holding it closer makes it easier.

Low/Middle

If you don't want your racquet to be too heavy but still like the hybrid shape, the perfect choice would be a Wallich racquet with soft foam and low/middle balance. Since the racquet is lighter and the weight is placed centrally far down on the racquet, it's easier to manoeuvre and suits those who don't have the strength to swing a heavier racquet. The low/middle balance isn't available for the hard foam for the simple reason that you shouldn't go for hard foam if you can't swing a top-heavy racquet – this can be a good guiding star when customising your racquet.

Middle

The middle balance naturally lies somewhere between low and high and is available as an option for both hard and soft foam. We usually recommend the combination of hard density foam with middle balance for experienced players who have a strong stroke but want a slightly more easily manoeuvrable racquet. If you're a more aggressive player or highly offensive player, you should opt for high balance instead. If your playing style is somewhat softer, you should go for middle balance but consider soft foam.

High

When the weight is placed higher on the racquet, it means it's heavier to manoeuvre. At the same time, you get more speed in your shots, but it requires that you possess the power yourself. A low ball in the corner is harder to manoeuvre with the high-balanced racquet compared to a low-balanced racquet. But if you have a strong smash, it's with the combination of hard foam and high balance that you'll optimise your game. So, if you have enough power to manoeuvre a heavy racquet, this is the best option for you as you’ll achieve more speed in your stroke. If you don’t, you should go for a lighter racquet.

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Shaft

A longer shaft increases your reach but makes the racquet feel heavier. However, a longer shaft is suitable if you play with a double-handed grip and is often favoured by players accustomed to a double-handed backhand. A longer shaft also suits those who move their hand down and switch grip for a smash. However, most players rarely change grips during play, which means they can opt for our standard length – 12 cm.

If you want an even more easily manoeuvrable racquet and always play with one hand in the same grip, you can go down another centimetre. It's important to remember that for every half centimetre added or removed from the racquet, the weight increases or decreases by one gram.