In most cases, a repair is worth it. A padel racket with a crack or a break in the fibre can get its original tension and performance back for a fraction of the price of a new racket. It only stops being worth it when the damage is very extensive or the racket was already at the end of its life.
When repairing the racket is worth it
- Cracks and breaks in the frame or the face. These are the most common damage, almost always caused by hitting the wall, the floor or another racket. The repair lays new fibre on the broken area and bonds it with the original.
- Mid-range and high-end rackets. The more expensive the racket, the bigger the gap between the cost of repairing it and the cost of replacing it.
- Rackets you like and are used to. Finding another one with the same feel is not always easy, and the model may no longer be on sale.
When a repair is not worth it
- Very extensive damage in the ball contact area. This is the hardest case, and the one where a repair may not bring back the original feel.
- A racket with a worn-out core. A repair restores the fibre, not the rubber. If the racket had already lost its ball output before it broke, repairing the fibre will not fix that.
When we see that a repair will not be effective or worthwhile, we say so before starting.
Is the racket the same after the repair?
The repair restores the tension the racket lost when it broke, and that tension is what gives it its feel and ball output. On the looks side, the repair includes base paint on the repaired area. If you want the racket to look original, you can ask for the paintwork that replicates the factory pattern.
How to know if your racket can be repaired
Send us a photo of the damage on WhatsApp. We assess it and reply with a quote. Repairs are available for Portugal, Spain and the rest of Europe, usually take 4 working days after we receive the racket and come with a 4-month warranty.
