Today on the blog we analyze the manufacturing process of padel rackets. In this article, we will answer questions about where the world’s leading brands manufacture their rackets, provide a summary of how a racket is made, and explain the main materials used in their production.
With the current growth of padel, it is estimated that around 35 million people already play this sport worldwide. The padel racket has become a highly desired item in households all around the world.
That is why more and more brands and factories are investing in this market, searching for the best quality and the best prices in such a highly competitive industry.
It is estimated that it takes an average of two weeks to produce a complete racket, while the actual manufacturing process itself lasts approximately two hours in total.
During this process, up to 70 different elements come into play, from the rubber inside the racket to the faces, the grips, and the drilling process.
This manufacturing process is quite complex and, in many cases, highly secretive, as not all brands and factories fully explain their production methods. The reason is simple: the difference is often found in the details.
Now, let’s briefly talk about the main materials used in the production of a racket:
- EVA Rubber: When it comes to the rubber used inside the racket, one of the most commonly used materials is EVA rubber. Made from latex, it provides the racket with hardness, durability, and power. It also offers excellent shock absorption and is used in the highest-end rackets.
- FOAM Rubber: This is a synthetic resin obtained from the condensation of different types of polyester. Rackets made with this rubber offer less control and power, but they provide excellent ball output.
- Carbon Fiber: The star component of high-end rackets. The use of this material on the racket faces gives them unique rigidity and lightness. Naturally, this also results in a higher price.
- Fiberglass: Less expensive than carbon fiber, fiberglass is often used in cores or frames because of its flexibility.
In addition to these main materials, brands also use different components to complete their rackets, such as titanium, rubber compounds, aluminum fiber, polyethylene, graphene, Kevlar, and more.
Now let’s talk about the leading padel brands and where they manufacture their rackets:
One of the leading brands worldwide is the Spanish company Star Vie, one of the market references with top-level rackets such as the STAR VIE TRITÓN POWER + 2026 and the STAR VIE RAPTOR + 2026.
Previously, this brand was one of the few that carried out a fully domestic manufacturing process, as since 2013 it had its own factory located in the town of Azuqueca de Henares, in Guadalajara, Spain. Nowadays, its products are manufactured in Asia.
At the factory, the entire production process is carried out, from the selection of materials and racket molds to the final stages such as fitting the cap, cord, and grip.
The brand that has had several of the world’s best players in its ranks, such as Juan Martín Díaz and Pablo Lima, and currently features Lucas Campagnolo, owns its own factory located in Pakistan called AWAN SPORT.
This factory tripled its production during 2021, aiming to meet the huge demand both nationally and internationally.
While in 2020 the factory had the capacity to manufacture 800 rackets per day, in 2021 the projection exceeded 3,000 units daily, clearly showing its impressive growth.
In just the first half of 2020, Drop Shot had already sold 96,000 rackets, surpassing the 40,000 units sold in 2020.
Currently, production figures are much higher.
This brand manufactures most of its production in Asia, specifically at the Rayon Composition factory, which currently also supplies products to leading brands such as Bullpadel and Babolat.
In addition, Nox began producing rackets in Paraguay in 2023 at its “Jajapoha NOX” factory. The project was created with the idea of manufacturing premium and exclusive models to be exported to more than 70 countries.
This important brand, with legendary models such as the Yarara and the Black Mamba, had a factory in Spain since 2012 in the town of Meco, Madrid. Nowadays, its production comes from Asia or Pakistan, just like ENEBE.
The well-known German brand Adidas is becoming more involved in the world of padel every year, with renowned players such as Alejandro Galán, Marta Ortega, and the legendary Seba Nerone.
This brand relies on top-quality materials manufactured at the Pakistani factory Anwar Khawaja Composites.
The Spanish brand Siux, known for legendary models such as the Pegasus, Diablo, and Electra, manufactures its rackets in several different factories.
One of them is ABRAMS PADEL, a well-known factory based in Tetouan, Morocco.
One of the most important models from the Spanish brand Middle Moon is the MIDDLE MOON ECLIPSE 5 CARBON GOLD REEDITION 2025, a racket with 100% Spanish production.
The new 2026 range comes from one of the best factories in the world, Rayon Composition, where brands such as Nox and Bullpadel also manufacture their products.
From the 2026 range, produced at the Asian Rayon Composition factory, we can highlight the MIDDLE MOON ECLIPSE 9 GOLD ATTACK 12K 2026 model.
With all this, we can conclude that the padel racket manufacturing market is constantly growing. In a sport that is becoming increasingly globalized, users are demanding more and more products and a wider variety of rackets. As a result, the number of factories in Spain has decreased, while the number of factories in markets such as Asia and Pakistan has increased, offering very high-quality products at highly competitive prices.
The more options players have, the more markets become involved, and the more brands expand their range of models and prices, the greater the benefits will be for everyone. This allows us to enjoy a complete market, ensuring access to the highest-quality products at the best possible prices.
