2026 Adidas Match Light

If you are in your first season or two of padel, this racket feels easy in the hand from the opening rally. Adidas print "Light Weight" on the face and 345-360g on the frame, so it comes up quickly at the net and stays easy on the arm through a long social session.

A fibreglass face over a soft, low-density EVA core cushions contact, and the ball comes away without you having to force it. The sweet spot sits in the middle of the head rather than up towards the tip, and the teardrop shape works whether you are defending from the back glass or stepping in to volley.

Perimeter reinforcement and the Smart Holes Lineal pattern, holes set in evenly spaced groups of three, help the frame resist twisting and keep the face durable as you learn. The honest trade is power: a light, soft racket puts little weight behind a smash, so once you want to finish points overhead you will be better served by a heavier, carbon-faced frame.

Level

Beginner

Type of game

All-round

Shape

Teardrop / Hybrid

Weight

345-360g

Face

Fibreglass

Core

Soft Performance EVA (low density)

Surface

Smooth

Year

2026

• Structural Reinforcement — Reinforcements around the perimeter help the frame resist the twisting forces it meets in play.
• Smart Holes Lineal — Holes spaced evenly in groups of three, a layout that strengthens the hitting surface and adds to the racket's lifespan.
• Fibreglass face — A soft, flexible face for a comfortable touch and easy ball exit.
• Soft Performance EVA — Low-density EVA core that cushions contact and keeps the feel gentle on the arm.
• Centred sweet spot — The sweet spot sits in the middle of the face rather than high towards the tip.

Free tracked delivery on orders over R1,000. Central areas receive orders in 1–3 working days; outlying areas can take a few days longer via regional couriers.