Adidas RX Series Light Padel Racket vs Dunlop Rocket Ultra Padel Racket — Padel Rackets Comparison UK 2026

I keep recommending the Adidas RX Series Light to club players who want a lower swing weight without dropping into beginner territory, and at £66 it earns the spot more easily than ever. The Dunlop Rocket Ultra at £53 is a perfectly reasonable starter that drops about 30g off the swing and has a wide, round head, but the foam density is softer and the face wears faster, which becomes a real cost issue if you're playing more than once a week. The RX Light's EVA core holds up better through a UK winter on damp courts, and the carbon face gives you cleaner contact on volleys. Buy the Dunlop Rocket Ultra if you're picking up your first racket and want the absolute cheapest credible option; otherwise go for the Adidas RX Series Light, which will still feel sharp 12 months in. With only £13 between them now, anyone playing even semi-regularly should just buy the Adidas — the durability alone repays the difference within weeks.