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Buy the RX Series Light for branded lighter feel, otherwise the PR 990 is unbeatable value at half the price.
Same broad bracket but different propositions. The Adidas RX Series Light sits at the upper end of beginner-intermediate pricing and trades on the Adidas brand and lighter swing weight, aimed at players who want a manageable racket without giving up on performance entirely.
The Decathlon Kuikma PR 990 is the budget hero of UK padel. At 360-370g with hybrid shape, medium balance, soft EVA core, fibreglass face and 38mm thickness, it offers genuine versatility for beginners and improvers. The hybrid shape adds attacking capability over pure rounds while the soft EVA preserves forgiveness. Decathlon flag that it's only available in their stores and durability isn't quite premium-tier, but for the money it's exceptional.
Buy the RX Series Light if you specifically want a lighter swing weight, brand confidence and you're prepared to pay for it. Buy the PR 990 in almost every other case. It's roughly half the price, the hybrid shape suits a wide range of styles, and unless you specifically need the lighter Adidas, the Kuikma is the smarter purchase for anyone in their first year of regular padel.
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 | 350-365g | 360-370g |
| Shape | Round | Hybrid |
| Balance | Low | Medium |
| Core | Soft EVA | Soft EVA |
| Surface | Fibreglass | Fibreglass |
| Thickness | 38mm | 38mm |
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The main differences are: Weight: Adidas RX has 350-365g vs 360-370g. Shape: Adidas RX has Round vs Hybrid. Balance: Adidas RX has Low vs Medium. Overall, the Adidas RX Series Light Padel Racket is best for beginners while the Decathlon Kuikma PR 990 Padel Racket suits beginners.
Both the Adidas RX Series Light Padel Racket and Decathlon Kuikma PR 990 Padel Racket are suitable for beginners. The Decathlon Kuikma PR 990 Padel Racket offers the better value entry point at £50.
The Adidas RX Series Light Padel Racket (£95) costs more than the Decathlon Kuikma PR 990 Padel Racket (£50). Whether the premium is worth it depends on your skill level — if you are beginners, the extra investment in the Adidas RX Series Light Padel Racket can pay off.