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Kuikma PR 990 for the best £50 shape and feel; Rocket Ultra if Dunlop brand and easy UK availability matter more.
Two padel rackets at exactly the same £50 price, but with different brand stories. The Dunlop Rocket Ultra is £50 and pitched at all skill levels. The Decathlon Kuikma PR 990 is also £50, 360-370g, hybrid shape, medium balance, soft EVA core, fibreglass face at 38mm.
The PR 990 is the racket I'd actively recommend at this price. The hybrid shape gives you a bigger sweet spot than a teardrop without going as forgiving as a round, and the soft EVA core keeps the feel friendly while you're still working out your timing. The catch is it's Decathlon-only, so you're tied to their stores or website.
The Dunlop Rocket Ultra leans on the Dunlop brand recognition many UK racket-sport players already trust from tennis and squash. It's a competent budget frame.
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 | 355-375g | 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: Dunlop Rocket has 355-375g vs 360-370g. Shape: Dunlop Rocket has Round vs Hybrid. Balance: Dunlop Rocket has Low vs Medium. Overall, the Dunlop Rocket Ultra Padel Racket is best for beginners while the Decathlon Kuikma PR 990 Padel Racket suits beginners.
Both the Dunlop Rocket Ultra 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 Dunlop Rocket Ultra Padel Racket and Decathlon Kuikma PR 990 Padel Racket are similarly priced (£50 vs £50), so value depends on which suits your playing style better rather than budget.