How to maintain your padel racket so it lasts twice as long
🧽 Equipment Care • 5 min read
A padel racket can last 4 months... or 18 months. The difference: 5 simple maintenance tips. Our complete guide to preserving your rackets and saving money.
A padel racket costs €200-300. Changing it every 4 months is €600-900 per year. Making it last 18 months is dividing the cost by 4. Here are the 5 simple tips that make all the difference.
The 5 golden rules of maintenance
Always in its cover
The number 1 rule everyone neglects. Without a cover: knocks against shoes/bottles, compression against other items, residual sweat attacking the grip. Our DEM PADEL rackets come with an included cover.
Avoid thermal shocks
Carbon and EVA foams hate extreme variations. No car trunk in summer (40-60°C), no frozen trunk in winter, no prolonged direct sunlight by the court. Store at 18-25°C indoors between sessions.
Change your overgrip regularly
Every 8 to 12 sessions. It absorbs your sweat, becomes smooth, you grip harder = tension transferred to the elbow (guaranteed epicondylitis). Our pack of 3 = €8.50 and lasts 3-5 months.
Clean the surface after each session
Wipe with a soft, damp cloth (not soaked). No chemical products (alcohol, bleach) — they attack the varnish. Let it air dry before putting it back in its cover.
Inspect the edges regularly
Every month: no visible cracks, frame protector in place, no chips on the head. Even a small crack = stop playing, it will spread and become dangerous.
The 3 mistakes that kill a racket in less than 6 months
How do you know if your racket is at the end of its life?
- Loss of tension: the ball travels less far
- Dull sound on impact (used to be snappier)
- "Soft" feeling: the ball sinks in
- New vibrations in the wrist
If you check 2 out of 4 signs, your racket is dying. 3-4 = it's time to buy a new one.
The anti-vibrator: useful or marketing?
The anti-vibrator really reduces vibrations transmitted to the elbow and shoulder. Particularly useful if:
- You play 3 times a week or more
- You have already had epicondylitis
- You are looking for more comfort on touch
Our pack of 8 = €12, you place 1 per racket.
What impact on lifespan?
DEM PADEL neglected
Average maintenance
Good maintenance (5 rules)
The difference between "neglected" and "good" maintenance represents a whole racket saved every 2-3 years.
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- âś… Always in its cover
- âś… Never in a hot/cold car
- âś… Overgrip changed every 8-12 sessions
- âś… Clean with a soft cloth after session
- âś… Check the frame every month
- âś… No angry hits against the ground/fence
- âś… Anti-vibrator for intensive play or elbow sensitivity
Follow these points, and you will easily double the lifespan of your racket — and gain playing comfort in the process.