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Buy the Adidas RX Series if you're committed and improving; the Kuikma PR 990 if you're trying the sport on a budget.
Both are honest, mid-range options that punch above their weight. The Adidas RX Series is a 100 quid teardrop with a carbon face and EVA Soft Performance core — versatile, well-built, designed for an intermediate looking to refine their game. The Kuikma PR 990 is Decathlon's 50 quid hybrid-shape racket with soft EVA and a fibreglass face.
Weight is similar (360-375g), thickness is identical at 38mm, and both lean towards control.
The real differences: - The RX Series feels noticeably more premium in the hand, and the carbon face gives you a crisper response on clean strikes. - The Kuikma is genuinely the best racket under 50 quid in the UK right now, but the fibreglass face won't reward as you improve.
My steer: if you're committed and playing weekly, the extra 50 quid for the RX Series buys you a racket you'll keep for two seasons. If you're testing the sport or only have access to a Decathlon, the PR 990 is no embarrassment. Both are honest buys.
Hand-written editorial — not auto-generated. By Gary, RacketRise.
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| Category | Padel Rackets | Padel Rackets |
| Sport | Padel | Padel |
| Skill Level | Intermediate | Beginner |
| Weight | 360-375g | 360-370g |
| Shape | Teardrop | Hybrid |
| Balance | Medium | Medium |
| Core | EVA Soft Performance | Soft EVA |
| Surface | Carbon fibre | Fibreglass |
| Thickness | 38mm | 38mm |
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The main differences are: Weight: Adidas RX has 360-375g vs 360-370g. Shape: Adidas RX has Teardrop vs Hybrid. Core: Adidas RX has EVA Soft Performance vs Soft EVA. Overall, the Adidas RX Series Padel Racket is best for intermediate players while the Decathlon Kuikma PR 990 Padel Racket suits beginners.
The Decathlon Kuikma PR 990 Padel Racket is the better choice for beginners thanks to its forgiving design and accessible price point. The Adidas RX Series Padel Racket is aimed at intermediate players and may be more demanding to use effectively.
The Adidas RX Series Padel Racket (£100-110) 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 intermediate players, the extra investment in the Adidas RX Series Padel Racket can pay off.