The independent guide to choosing your padel gear.
PadelMetrix brings together specs, comparisons and advice on padel and pickleball rackets and kids' gear in one place. We help you work out what suits you; then you buy wherever you like.
What you'll find on PadelMetrix
Three sections covering everything you need on court.
Rackets
Full specs, review summaries and similar models for every racket. Filter by level, shape, weight and brand.
Go to rackets →Pickleball
Pickleball paddles from HEAD, JOOLA, Selkirk, Six Zero and VICLION with specs, lab measurements and reviews, plus a quick buying guide.
Go to pickleball →Kids
Junior rackets grouped by age, with a guide to choosing the right size by age and height.
Go to kids →Racket finder
7 questions about your level, style and budget: we suggest the 3 rackets that suit you best.
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Put up to 3 models side by side and see straight away where they differ.
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Checked data
Specs come from manufacturers and specialist sources, organised the same way so you can genuinely compare.
Reviews in brief
We read the tests published online and sum up strengths and weaknesses in our own words, always linking to the source.
Transparency
We don't sell anything. Some links go to partner shops: if you buy, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.