What is balance in padel rackets?
The most correct and easiest definition of BALANCE IN PADEL RACKETS can be described as follows :
If you place your racket on a thin edge in such a way that the weight of the racket head side and the weight of the grip side are the same and the racket is in a horizontal state of balance and does not bend to either side, that point of the racket ( Imaginary line ) is called the the balance of racket. A line in the center of equal weight distribution between the racket head and grip.
Balance measurement in different padel rackets is done in such a way that after obtaining the balance line, it is measured from the bottom side( grip butt ) to the balance line and the resulting number represents the balance number of that racket.
Effect of balance on padel racket performance
The balance of the rackets is influenced by various factors such as the head shape of rackets, the size of racket’s head, or even the material of the core, but these items have different effects on the balance in different brands rackets, so the most understandable explanation for the effect of the balance in padel rackets is this :
The higher balance number and the closer balance line to the racket head, provide higher POWER. The lower balance number and closer balance line to the grip, provide higher CONTROL. And finally if the balance number and our Imaginary balance line are between the previous two states, the racket has almost equal power and control in most cases.
