What is a custom padel racket? Meaning, differences and prices
A custom padel racket is a padel racket with your own design on it: a name, logo, photo or colours that you choose, applied to an existing racket. At Custom Your Padel that is a round 100% carbon racket, personalised in our workshop in the Netherlands from €99.99 and from a single racket. With a brand racket the design is fixed; with a racket made fully to order, a factory also builds the racket itself to your specification.
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In short: you take a good, existing racket and put your own name, logo, photo or colours on it. That is what most people mean by a custom padel racket. Below you can read what it is exactly, how it is made, what it costs, and who it does and does not suit.
What exactly is a custom padel racket?
A custom padel racket has two parts: the racket and the design. With us the racket is always the same model: round, with a 100% carbon face, an EVA foam core and a weight of about 360 grams. It is made for recreational players from beginner to intermediate level. The round shape puts the sweet spot in the centre of the face, which gives control.
The design is yours. It goes on the face and, with Full Custom, on the side as well: the rim around the head of the racket. It can be a name, a club crest, a photo, a date or simply a colour.
How is a custom padel racket made?
- You create your design in the online designer and see it live in 3D.
- After you order, we check the design for resolution, colours and position. If something is not right, we contact you.
- In our workshop in the Netherlands we apply the design as a full-colour, UV-resistant film with a protective layer over it. The racket itself comes from Asia.
- Production takes up to 7 working days, and the racket is at your door within 10 working days, anywhere in Europe.
The full process is in how we make a custom padel racket, and the designer step by step in how the padel racket designer works.
How does it differ from a brand racket?
A brand racket is developed by the brand for a particular level or playing style: attacking, defensive or all-round. Brands such as Bullpadel, Head, Nox, Adidas and Babolat offer many models, with different shapes, weights and balances. The design is fixed.
With a custom racket it is the other way round. There is one model, made for recreational play, and the design is yours. If you play competition at a high level and want a specific shape or balance, a brand racket is the better choice. If you want a racket that is yours, or a gift, a custom racket makes more sense. The full comparison is in custom padel racket vs brand racket.
How does it differ from a racket made fully to order?
There is a third kind: a racket built entirely to your specification. Then you choose not only the design but also the material of the blade, the finish, the grip and details such as the wrist cord. We have these made in a partner factory, with our guidance. That is possible from 6 rackets and takes 6 to 8 weeks.
The price comes in a proposal. With a fibreglass blade it starts at €117 per racket excluding VAT for 6 to 9 rackets, €92 from 10, €68 from 25 and €55 from 100. More on the page about fully custom rackets.
| Feature | Custom padel racket | Brand racket | Made fully to order |
|---|---|---|---|
| What you choose | The design | A model from the range | Design, material, finish and details |
| Minimum | 1 racket | 1 racket | 6 rackets |
| Lead time | At your door within 10 working days | Depends on the shop | 6 to 8 weeks |
| Price per racket | €99.99 to €139.99 (individuals) | Depends on the model | By proposal, from €55 to €117 excl. VAT |
| Design | Yours | The brand’s | Yours |
| Suits | Recreational play, gifts, teams | Every level, including competition | Clubs, teams and companies with time |
What can you put on a custom padel racket?
- Text: a name, nickname, date or short line.
- A logo or photo you upload yourself; see padel racket with photo.
- A colour for the face and for the side.
- A design the AI makes from your text or logo. That is always Full Custom and costs €119.99; start on the page to design with AI.
- Artwork made from your photo with AI: €119.99, or €139.99 with a printed side.
What does a custom padel racket cost?
For individuals, including VAT: €99.99 for a design on the face and €119.99 for the face and the side (Full Custom). The Duo Deal costs €200: two Full Custom rackets with the same design, with a different name on each if you add it in the Comments field when you order. A racket without a design costs €79.99. A cover is not included as standard; a premium cover costs €15, or €35 with your design.
Shipping is added at checkout: for example €17.95 to the United Kingdom, €16.95 to Ireland and €6.95 within the Netherlands. The United Kingdom is outside the EU, so import duties and VAT may apply for the recipient. For companies, clubs and teams there are fixed tiered prices excluding VAT: €99 per racket for 5, €89 for 10, €79 for 25 and €74 for 50, with an individual name on each racket at no extra cost. More on padel rackets with a logo for business. What other makers charge is in custom padel racket prices compared.
Who is a custom padel racket for, and who is it not for?
It suits players who want something of their own rather than the same racket as everyone else on court; for many, a name is enough (see padel racket with name). It suits anyone looking for a gift that goes beyond a voucher (see padel gift ideas), and clubs and companies that want rackets with a logo and, if they like, individual names.
It does not suit an advanced competition player who needs a diamond shape, a head-heavy balance or a hard core. For that game, a specialist brand racket is the better buy. Every racket from us has a 12-month warranty on material and print defects, and our prices are the same all year round.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a custom padel racket as good as a brand racket?
For recreational play, yes. Our racket is round, with a 100% carbon face, an EVA foam core and a weight of about 360 grams, made for beginner to intermediate players, with a 12-month warranty. Brands have models for every level and playing style. If you play competition at a high level with specific demands, a brand racket suits you better.
Can I design a custom padel racket myself?
Yes, in the online designer. Add text, a logo, a photo or colours and see the result live in 3D. No design experience is needed. Without a design of your own, the AI can make one from your text or logo for €119.99.
Is a custom padel racket more expensive than a normal racket?
Not necessarily. At Custom Your Padel a racket with your design on the face costs €99.99 and Full Custom €119.99, including VAT, which is in line with mid-range brand rackets. Top brand models often cost more. For companies, prices start at €99 per racket excluding VAT for 5 rackets and drop to €74 for 50.
Can I order just one custom padel racket?
Yes. There is no minimum: order one racket or fifty. Production takes up to 7 working days and the racket is at your door within 10 working days.
What is the difference between a custom racket and a racket made fully to order?
With a custom padel racket we put your design on an existing racket, from a single piece. With a racket made fully to order you also choose the blade material, the finish and details such as the grip and the wrist cord. That is possible from 6 rackets, takes 6 to 8 weeks, and the price comes in a proposal.
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