Buy a padel racket — rackets and balls from Apollo
Padel is the fastest-growing racket sport in the Netherlands, and the beauty of it is that you can play almost straight away. The court is smaller than a tennis court, the walls are part of the game and the racket is shorter and easier to handle. Apollo supplies two rackets and the matching balls.
Which racket do you choose?
Apollo 3K Smash
The entry-level racket. Forgiving on balls you do not hit perfectly and pleasant for anyone just starting out or playing now and then.
Apollo 12K Wave
For advanced players: tighter and more direct, with more control over where the ball ends up.
We also have padel balls in sets of three. If you want to mark out the lines yourself for training or a game on another surface, have a look at the Apollo Pickleball Court Marker Set.
Frequently asked questions about padel
What is the difference between a padel racket and a tennis racket?
A padel racket has no strings but a solid blade with holes, and it is shorter and thicker. That means you play closer to the ball and need less technique to make contact.
Which racket is good to start with?
The 3K Smash. Entry-level rackets are made so that a ball still carries even when you do not hit it exactly in the middle — which makes those first games a lot more fun.
Can I replace padel balls with tennis balls?
Better not. Padel balls have slightly lower pressure and therefore bounce lower, which suits the smaller court and the game against the walls.
