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Padelsmith #1
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£320Recorded price · 29 September 2026
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Specifications and sources
Published specifications, not our play-test findings. Each value links to its source.
| Spec | Published value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Diamond | Shape: diamondpadelsmith.co.uk |
| Weight | 350 g | Weight: around 350 gpadelsmith.co.uk |
| Balance | High | high balancepadelsmith.co.uk |
| Core | Medium-soft, EVA Soft Black 28 | An advanced medium-soft corepadelsmith.co.uk |
| Face | European 12K carbon fibre | Face: European 12K carbon fibrepadelsmith.co.uk |
| Thickness | 38 mm | 38 mm dual tubularpadelsmith.co.uk |
| Textured face | Yes | Embossed 3D texturepadelsmith.co.uk |
| Price | £320 | "price":"320.00"padelsmith.co.uk |
Collection note: Frame material conflicts. The at a glance list says 'Frame: hand-layered 12K carbon' and the comparison table says 'Dual tubular 12K European carbon fibre'. The tech specs say 'Carbon–Kevlar composite' with 'Hand-layered Kevlar', and the page title also mentions Kevlar. Frame is therefore null. Weight is only approximate ('around 350 g', '~350G'), so 350 is used for both min and max. Core firmness is taken from the core description ('medium-soft'); no TACTO, Touch, Feel or Hardness line exists. The word Soft appears only in the foam name 'EVA Soft Black 28' and was not used. The tech specs name the core 'High-density EVA 28 foam'. The 38 mm figure appears in the Frame line ('38 mm dual tubular') and is not labelled as racket thickness. No year, playing level or endorsing professional is stated. Nick Hatchett, David Sanchez and Coach Gabo appear only as testimonials. Price is shown both as 1,103.00 NIS and as £320. The product page shows a price converted to the currency of the visitor. The price recorded is the one in the shop's own catalogue record, in British pounds.
How our estimates work
These ratings are calculations from published specifications, not measured playing results or our play tests.
- Power 77 = shape (diamond) 45/45 + balance (high) 35/35 + weight (350g) 4/20 = 84 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
- Control 10 = shape (diamond) 0/60 + balance (high) 0/40 = 0 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
- Handling 42 = balance (high) 0/50 + weight (350g) 40/50 = 40 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
- Forgiveness 31 = shape (diamond) 0/45 + firmness (medium-soft) 26.3/35 + face material (carbon) 0/20 = 26.3 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
- Comfort 44 = firmness (medium-soft) 30/40 + face material (carbon) 0/25 + balance (high) 0/20 + weight (350g) 12/15 = 42 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
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Questions about the Padelsmith #1
Is the Padelsmith #1 a power or a control racket?
On its published specification the Padelsmith #1 is a power-oriented racket. It rates 77 for power and 10 for control on the PadelTrue model, mainly because of its diamond shape and high balance.
Is the Padelsmith #1 good for beginners?
It rates 31 out of 100 for forgiveness. That is a demanding build. Rackets like this reward clean technique and are usually a poor first racket.
Is the Padelsmith #1 arm-friendly?
It rates 44 out of 100 for comfort, a rating built from core firmness, face material, balance and weight, describing feel and physical demand. That is mid-range. This describes the build, it is not medical advice.
How much does the Padelsmith #1 cost?
£320 on padelsmith.co.uk when checked on 29 September 2026.
How much does the Padelsmith #1 weigh?
The published weight is 350 g.