Do not miss this guide, to know more in detail the different factors that should influence the decision making before buying the new 'weapon' with which you will jump to the tracks. A correct choice will help you to enjoy your favorite sport to the fullest.
Padel World Press.- The paddle is a sport in clear expansion for a few years and has thousands of supporters. It is a trend that keeps growing. The same happens with the proliferation of on-line stores of this sport, which propose hundreds of padel offers on shovels, pallets or slippers. Therefore, it is important that fans control certain aspects before choosing their paddle.
Shape of the shovel
In spite of being so apparent, the form may not be something repaired by a person looking at shovels for the first time. All you have to know is that, in the first place, the blades can be more indicated to the control or power. As far as the shape is concerned, it can be more round, in which case it will be more focused on control, or more in the shape of a diamond, in which case we will talk about a power shovel. The blade can also have a hybrid or tear shape, made to balance both ends.
Sweet spot
In short, it would be the part of the surface that hits the ball to control it in case it comes too hard. The rounder the blade, the more sweet spots there will be on its surface and, therefore, more control. By this same logic, the greater the shape of the diamond, the more reasons we will have to talk about a power shovel.
Balance
The shape of the blade also affects what we call the balance. The more rounded its surface, the more obviously it will speak of a shovel with a greater balance. The less round the shape, the more our striking will depend on the position in which we put the shovel ... And it is that, in the upper part, the surface will be larger.
Weight :
The average weight of a shovel is usually around 360 grams. From this measure we will consider if it is a lighter or heavier blade. Of course, it must be taken into account that most brands provide a range, that is, they speak of a shovel that oscillates between 360 and 375 grams. The level is so millimeter that it is impossible to give an exact measurement. Those who are starting may consider starting with a light shovel, that is, control.
Profile
The most extended profile is that of 38 millimeters. In that case, we will talk about a shovel more oriented to the power. While, below, you can reach the 34 millimeters.
Hardness
Technological research for blade materials is fashionable. This fact is not the only one that conditions the hardness of it but, above all, we will have to be attentive to the material with which the core has been manufactured. The one that takes most lately in the quality blades is the EVA Soft rubber. For a control blade we will need it to be a hard core, while the more it softens, the more we will talk about a power shovel.
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