Padel balls, grips, bags & accessories
Looking to play padel and need to get the right equipment?
A lot of padel venues will have equipment that you can hire on site, but if you are looking to get your own padel balls, grips and bags, you’ve come to the right place. Search for your nearest padel courts.
Our partners at Pro:Direct have put together a guide to padel balls, grips, bags and more to help you get the right equipment.
Padel balls
Are padel balls the same as tennis balls?
Padel balls are not the same as tennis balls, although the two have a lot in common. Both are made from a similar rubber compound, covered in the same material and are a similar size - which is why they're easy to mix up.
The difference between padel balls and tennis balls comes down to size and pressure. Padel balls are less pressurised and are slightly smaller than tennis balls. This means that they play slower and don't bounce as much, which is particularly helpful when playing off the glass.
Padel grips
Having a fresh padel grip is a small factor that can make a big difference to your game.
A new grip can help you hold the racket better and give you more confidence when hitting tricky shots. There are two different types of padel grips you can get for your racket:
- Overgrips: Enhance comfort, absorb sweat, and improve your hold
- Replacement Grips: Restore your handle’s shape and tackiness after heavy play
Padel bags
There are a few different options of padel bags that you can buy depending on what and how much kit you’re looking to carry:
| Bag | Description |
| Padel racket bags | Great for regular players with multiple rackets. Larger options also have space for trainers and clothes. |
| Padel racket cover | Great for protecting and carrying a single racket. |
| Sports bags | Perfect for carrying a couple of rackets, big enough for all the rest of your kit as well and a good option when travelling. |
| Padel backpacks | Small and practical, these are a great option for players travelling to games on public transport or by bicycle. |
Padel accessories
There are a variety of padel accessories that can help you level up your game and experience on the court - including:
- Padel racket strips
- Vibration dampeners
- Wrist straps
- Frame tape
- And more...
FAQs
No, you cannot use a tennis ball to play padel. A tennis ball's higher pressure makes it bounce too much for the enclosed padel court, so it's hard to control and doesn't reflect how the game is meant to be played.
Padel balls typically last for around three to five hours of play before losing pressure and bounce.
A replacement grip forms the base layer around the handle, while an overgrip is applied on top for extra tackiness and sweet absorption. Overgrips wear out faster and are usually replaced more often than the base grip.
Padel bags are usually sized to hold two to three rackets, along with balls, grips and accessories. Look for a padded racket compartment, a separate shoe pocket and enough capacity for a full kit if you play regularly.