Cheap padel racquets: the best under €100 today

A good cheap padel racquet costs between €60 and €100, and you don't need to spend more to learn the game or play club matches. On PadelRadar, the padel price comparison site, about 70 of the roughly 250 racquets in stock cost under €100 in late September 2026. The list above shows them cheapest first, at today's lowest price across around 20 European shops.

What does a €100 padel racquet get you?

Below €100 you are mostly buying proven, simpler technology, which is exactly what most players need:

• Face: fibreglass or a fibreglass/carbon mix. Softer and more forgiving than full carbon, so off-centre hits still go over the net.
• Core: soft or medium EVA, sometimes foam. Comfortable on the arm and easy to control.
• Shape: mostly round or teardrop, with a larger sweet spot. Diamond power racquets are rarer at this price, and rarely the right first racquet anyway.
• Weight: usually light to medium, roughly 345 to 370 g.

What you give up: the stiffest carbon faces, rough surfaces for extra spin and this season's designs. Below advanced level, none of that decides a match.

Under €100 or €100 to €150: where is the value?

The median racquet on PadelRadar sat around €130 in late September 2026, so the €100 to €150 band is where many mid-range models and discounted former flagships land. If you play twice a week or more and your technique is settled, the extra €30 to €50 is often worth it. If you're just starting, it usually isn't.

Where do the best cheap racquets come from?

The best-value racquets under €100 are rarely entry-level models. They are last season's mid-range racquets. Brands refresh their ranges every year, and when the new version lands, shops cut the outgoing one to clear stock. Look for the previous year's version of a range you like on the Bullpadel or Nox brand pages, then sort all racquets under €100 by price.

Is a very cheap padel racquet (under €40) worth it?

Usually not. Racquets sold for €20 to €40, often in supermarket or multi-sport ranges, tend to use basic foam and thin fibreglass that lose their feel quickly. They're fine for a holiday or to find out whether you like the sport. If you plan to play every week, a €60 to €100 racquet from a padel brand will feel better and last longer, and the difference is small once you spread it over a season of matches.

How do you know a low price is a real deal?

A crossed-out price proves nothing: the shop sets its own reference price. On every racquet page, PadelRadar shows three numbers from its own daily price history: the 3-month low, the all-time low since we started tracking the product, and the suggested price. If today's price matches or beats the 3-month low, it's a genuine low. If it's well above, wait or set a price alert. Our guide to padel price history explains how to read the chart, and the deals page lists racquets at least 15% below their reference price every day.

Who should buy a budget racquet?

• Beginners: yes. A round, soft racquet under €100 is the best way to learn. Start with our beginner's racquet guide.
• Casual players (once a week): yes, especially a discounted mid-range model.
• Improving club players: a last-season mid-range racquet between €100 and €150 is often the sweet spot.
• Advanced players: as a spare or training racquet.

Not sure which shape suits you? Read round vs teardrop vs diamond or take our short racquet finder quiz.

How this page is built

The lists on this page come straight from our catalog and refresh once a day. Racquets are sorted by today's lowest in-stock price, as shown by the shop, shipping excluded. Some shops pay us a commission when you buy through our links; that never changes the order.