Choosing your first padel racket? Start with comfortable handling and a weight and balance you can manage throughout a match. Price and shape alone do not determine whether a racket suits you.
Drive or Match?
Adidas Drive and Adidas Match offer options for players learning the game. Compare the exact model’s shape, weight and materials.
The Drive Blue 2026 has a listed weight of 360–375 g; the Drive Light 2026 is listed at 345–360 g. Choose according to your preferred feel, not weight alone.
Compare the Drive Light 2026 with the Drive Blue 2026 using the weight ranges above. Check how the racket feels through a full swing, including the handle with your usual grip or overgrip. For a child, start with our junior rackets.
