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Buy the Adidas Drive for absolute beginners; otherwise the Rocket Ultra if you want a touch more punch on volleys.
Only a fiver between them, both pitched at beginners and casual players. The Adidas Drive at £55 is exactly what its name suggests: round shape, low balance, fibreglass face, soft EVA core. It's the kind of racket I'd buy a friend who wants to try padel three or four times before deciding if they like it. Light, comfortable, easy.
The Dunlop Rocket Ultra at £50 is a similar beast but with Dunlop's slightly more head-heavy bias - still a round shape, but you'll feel marginally more weight at the top of the swing. That gives you a touch more pop on volleys but slightly less manoeuvrability defensively. The build quality is honest for the money, no surprises either way.
At this price the differences are smaller than they look. If you want the most forgiving option for genuine first-timers, the Adidas Drive at £55 edges it. If you've played a couple of times and want marginally more punch, the Rocket Ultra at £50 is fine. Neither is a long-term racket.
Hand-written editorial — not auto-generated. By Gary, RacketRise.
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| Category | Padel Rackets | Padel Rackets |
| Sport | Padel | Padel |
| Skill Level | Beginner | Beginner |
| Weight | 355-370g | 355-375g |
| Shape | Round | Round |
| Balance | Low | Low |
| Core | Soft EVA | Soft EVA |
| Surface | Fibreglass | Fibreglass |
| Thickness | 38mm | 38mm |
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The main differences are: Weight: Adidas Drive has 355-370g vs 355-375g. Price: £55 vs £50. Overall, the Adidas Drive Padel Racket is best for beginners while the Dunlop Rocket Ultra Padel Racket suits beginners.
Both the Adidas Drive Padel Racket and Dunlop Rocket Ultra Padel Racket are suitable for beginners. The Dunlop Rocket Ultra Padel Racket offers the better value entry point at £50.
The Adidas Drive Padel Racket (£55) costs more than the Dunlop Rocket Ultra Padel Racket (£50). Whether the premium is worth it depends on your skill level — if you are beginners, the extra investment in the Adidas Drive Padel Racket can pay off.