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RS padel racket & padel shoes: Ratings, tests and reviews
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In this article we present all products from the Swedish brand RS. You will also find full reviews and links to where you can buy each product.
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Comparison of RS padel racket
| Comparison of RS rackets | Shape | Balance | Level of play | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS Prime Team Edition | Drop Shape | Medium | Intermediate | 360-370g |
| RS Cobra Apex Womens Edition | Round | Low | Beginner - Intermediate | 330-350g |
| RS Cobra Edition | Round | Low | Beginner - Intermediate | 360-375g |
| RS Cobra Womens Edition 2.0 | Round | Medium | Intermediate - Advanced | 335-360g |
| RS Pro Edition Cayetano Rocafort | Hybrid (Round/Drop) | Medium | Intermediate - Advanced | 360-375g |
| RS Pro Edition Simon Vasquez | Hybrid (Drop/Diamond) | Medium/High | Intermediate - Advanced | 360-375g |
| RS Prime Team Edition Black | Drop Shape | Medium | Intermediate - Advanced | 360-370g |
| RS Prime Womens Edition Blue | Drop Shape | Medium | Intermediate - Advanced | 345-360g |
| RS Prime Power Edition | Drop Shape | Medium | Intermediate - Advanced | 360-370g |
| RS Prime Control Edition | Drop Shape | Medium | Beginner - Intermediate | 360-370g |
| X-Series Womens Edition by Margaux | Drop Shape | Medium | Beginner - Intermediate | 355-370g |
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RS is run by:
RS Sports AB
Artillerigatan 50 BV
114 45 Stockholm
Email: info@rs-padel.com or sales@rs-padel.com
Organisation number: 556930-5435
RS Cobra Edition
The RS Cobra Edition is a racket designed for the player who is new to the padel court, or for those who are more experienced but want an easy to play and comfortable racket.
The sturdy frame is made of 100% carbon fiber EV30 for the best durability and stability in the strokes, the weight has ended up at 360-375g. The hitting surface is made of flexible fiberglass, ensuring that you feel a perfect ball feel at all times and that your opponent’s power is harnessed to put speed on your own balls.
This round racket has a large sweetspot that is centrally placed which facilitates a good ball strike and makes it a very forgiving model that never loses control even when you don’t hit it really clean. Thanks to the softness of the racket, vibrations are reduced in a very effective way and so is the risk of injury.
- Racket shape: Round
- Recommended player performance level: Beginner – Intermediate
- Suitable for game type: Control
RS Prime Control Edition
This is undoubtedly one of RS’s premium rackets, designed for the skilled player who wants total control in every stroke as well as in every position. Even ambitious players who want to hone in on their technique to take themselves to the next level will appreciate this easy-to-play model, thanks to the balance it offers between power and precision.
The racket is based on a sturdy frame made of 100% carbon fiber EV30, to ensure optimal durability. A hitting surface of a dense carbon fiber fabric, 12k Carbon, has been chosen, mixed with fiberglass for a softer feel and greater comfort. A large sweetspot enhanced by the new Total Sweetpoint technology sits in the middle of the racket, making it an easy to play version that is well liked by the general public.
Another new feature is the Shot-Max Control, which facilitates precise ball placement, perfect for those who like to put balls out of reach of their opponents. Vibrastop Tech is integrated to reduce the risk of tennis elbow, among other things, and the weight is 360-375 grams.
Read our full review about the RS Prime Control Edition.
- Racket shape: Drop shape
- Recommended player performance level: Intermediate – Advanced
- Suitable for game type: Control
RS Prime Power Edition
One of RS’s absolute top rackets is designed to provide maximum power for the players with an offensive, explosive style of play while allowing you to maintain full control.
This is an easy-to-play racket with a large sweetspot and is suitable for everything from the dynamic competitive player to intermediate players looking to develop their game and technique. If you like to pressure your opponents with overhead play and brutal smashes, but you haven’t quite taken to the diamond-shaped variants – then you should definitely take a closer look at the Prime Power Edition.
The frame has optimal strength and stability as it is made of 100% carbon fiber EV50, which makes sure that you will enjoy your racket for a very long time. Even the hitting surface is made of the same material, an extremely dense 18k Carbon weave – no less than 18,000 carbon fiber threads per cm² – topped with a thin layer of fiberglass for a softer ball feel.
It’s a gentle racket thanks to its relatively lightweight, 360-375 grams, and the medium balance makes it an easy-to-maneuver option both up front at the net and further back down the court. The traditional manufacturers of padel rackets have definitely got a challenger here.
Read our full review about the RS Prime Power Edition.
- Rackets shape: drop shape
- Recommended player performance level: intermediate-advanced
- Suitable for: Offense
RS Cayetano Rocafort Limited Edition
Developed in collaboration with none other than WPT star Cayetano Rocafort, this racket is being released in an exclusive edition of only 250 copies. They have succeeded in producing a very balanced all-round racket whose hallmark is extreme control in all positions. RS has combined a sturdy 100% carbon fiber frame with a core of Soft EVA foam, a soft foam rubber that gives you great ball speed without the need for a lot of grip.
For the hitting surface, they’ve chosen a weave of 3k carbon fiber mixed with fiberglass, so you’ll get a really comfortable feel when hitting the ball, and it will also act as a vibration damper. This model is highly appreciated by all those who want a gentle racket that helps prevent injuries such as tennis elbow or shoulder or wrist strains.
The balance is low, making it easy to maneuver in all playing situations whether you’re smashing in front of the net or laying a sweep from the baseline. A large sweetspot ensures you maintain control even when hitting further out towards the frame. Stylish design with a black, white, and gold color scheme, and a weight of around 360-375 grams.
- Racket shape: Round
- Recommended player performance level: Intermediate – Advanced
- Suitable for game type: Control
RS X-Series Women’s Edition Snake Skin
This is a very easy-to-play all-round racket designed for the skilled player, but it is sure to be popular with the broader crowd as well. This drop-shaped racket comes with a medium balance and a large sweetspot, which together ensure that you get just the control you need in all positions.
A racket like this is designed to make you feel comfortable with it in your hand from the moment you pick it up, knowing that you’ll be able to give 100% out on the court no matter what opposition you face. Thanks to the central center of gravity and the low weight of 350-365 grams, it will smoothly follow all your fast movements, almost without you noticing it.
A hitting surface made of carbon fiber fabric 3k Carbon has been combined with fiberglass for a better feel and comfort in ball striking. The X-Series Women’s Edition is available in three different designs: snakeskin, pink, and coral.
- Racket shape: Drop shape
- Recommended player performance level: Intermediate – Advanced
- Suitable for: All-round
RS X-Series Womens Edition Rough Surface Pink
Here, RS presents a woman’s racket designed for both already skilled players and those who are well on their way to the next level and want a racket that will allow them to get the most out of every match.
It’s a drop-shaped racket with medium balance and a substantial sweetspot that allows you to perfect every type of shot, from volleys and smashes to bandejas. The sandpaper-like top layer this model uses will give you a great spin on the ball and a really good overall effect.
It’s undoubtedly a very balanced option that provides you with a great combo of speed and control. The hitting surface is made of carbon fiber, 3k Carbon blended with fiberglass, for a really great feel in every hit. The relatively lightweight feel of 355-370 grams makes it an easy-to-handle option that always feels comfortable in the hand.
- Rackets shape: Drop shape
- Recommended Player performance Level: Intermediate-Advanced
- Suitable for: All-round
RS Cobra Junior
Robin Söderling releases his first padel racket for juniors, the Cobra Junior, which is recommended for ages 7-12. The standard model of the Cobra is the inspiration, but a slightly shorter and lighter version has been made to suit the youngest players of the sport.
A low balance and a weight of 330-340 grams make it a perfect racket for juniors who dream of playing at the WPT. Both the frame and hitting surface are made of fiberglass, ensuring the best possible control and vibration dampening while they practice their technique and develop on the court.
- Racket shape: Round
- Recommended player performance level: Junior
- Suitable for game type: Control
RS Cayetano Rocafort Edition
Developed in collaboration with Spanish padel star Cayetano Rocafort, this is the racket he uses on the court.
A stable frame made of 100% carbon fiber EV40 has been combined with a flexible hitting surface made of 3k Carbon and fiberglass. A low-balance round racket like this is a very good option for injury-prone players, as it is very gentle and easy to swing while dampening vibrations on ball impact. The fact that the weight is also 360-375 grams is a further plus.
Feel like a pro in the cage with a top player’s racket, you’ll instantly love how comfortable the grip feels in your hand and how it effortlessly allows you to develop every stroke to perfection. Attack your opponent at the front of the net, defend from further back or go for quick counterattacks – you’ll love this model in all situations.
Read our full review of the RS Cayetano Rocafort Edition.
- Racket shape: Round
- Recommended player performance level: Intermediate – Advanced
- Suitable for game type: Control
RS Pro Edition Simon Vazquez
Professional padel player Simon Vazquez has collaborated with RS Sports to develop this premium racket, which provides the insight that there are well-founded features included on this racket. And of course Simon Vazquez himself uses this racket during competitions.
The frame equipped with double layers of carbon fiber will make it more durable, when the player bumps the racket in the ground or when the ball hits close to the frame. The hitting surface is medium-hard with aluminum and 12K carbon fiber, and underneath is a flexible EVA Pro core which provides a larger sweetspot and more chances for good full shots.
The hybrid shape between the drop and diamond shapes allows for a larger sweet spot compared to the diamond shape alone. At the same time, the racket is stiffer in nature, giving more power to the ball hits.
Read our full review of the RS Pro Simon Vazquez Edition.
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- Racket shape: Hybrid round/drop shape
- Recommended player performance level: Advanced
- Suitable for game type: Defensive
RS X-Series Womens Edition Pink
A great blend of speed and control, this is ideal for those who are experienced in the cage but also for those who want to develop as a player and refine their technique.
A lightweight drop-shaped racket with a generous sweetspot ensures that you’ll always be able to do your best in every situation without ever feeling you will fall short.
A medium-hard core covered by a carbon fiber 3k Carbon weave means you won’t have to hit particularly hard to put good speed on the balls, while you’ll feel in complete control with every stroke. Comfortable with vibration-dampening, you’ll also find the X-Series Women’s Edition in three different designs: snakeskin, pink, and coral.
- Racket shape: Drop shape
- Recommended player performance level: Intermediate – Advanced
- Suitable for: All-round
RS Cobra Womens Edition Black/Pink
A very stable racket thanks to the frame being made of 100% carbon fiber. A fiberglass hitting surface with a large sweetspot makes for a very forgiving racket that allows you to maintain control even if you hit further out towards the frame.
This is a really affordable model that will suit anyone just starting to play padel or more experienced players who want an easy-to-handle racket. It reduces the vibrations of each stroke very effectively, so you always get the best comfort and feel while radically reducing the risk of injury.
This racket is lightweight, weighing about 25 g lighter than regular Cobra – at just 350-365 g. The same racket is also available in black/lime.
- Rackets shape: Round
- Recommended player performance level: Beginner-intermediate
- Suitable for game type: Control
RS Cobra Womens Edition Black/Lime
A durable racket whose frame is constructed entirely of carbon fiber is the backbone of a very good racket for those who are still developing as a padel player. A flexible fiberglass hitting surface gives you that optimum feel when hitting the ball, so you’ll be able to grind out every stroke until you get the desired result.
You’ll also like the large sweetspot that allows for good control, even if you don’t always have a clean hit. A low center of gravity (balance) ensures that it’s easy to handle in all positions and effortlessly follows your movements as you learn to read the ball paths to your greatest potential. The weight is 350-365 grams and is available in two color choices: black/pink or black/lime.
- Racket shape: Round
- Recommended player performance level: Beginner – Intermediate
- Suitable for: Control
RS X-Series Women’s Edition Rough Surface
This is a further developed model of the other X-Series Women’s Edition which has a textured surface layer added to give you extra spin on the balls. A good mix of speed and control and a well-sized sweetspot are the benchmarks of this series.
The lightweight of just 350-365 grams makes it a comfortable and gentle racket that easily accompanies movements close to the net and in the far corners of the court. You’ll love the hitting surface of 3k Carbon with fiberglass because of the comfort and feel it provides as you put speed on each ball.
- Racket shape: drop shape
- Recommended player performance level: Intermediate – Advanced
- Suitable for: All-round
Comparison of RS padel balls
| Ratings and reviews for RS padel balls | Level |
| RS Padel Tour X | Beginner- Avanced |
RS Padel Tour X
A ball developed in collaboration with Sweden’s top padel player Simon Vasquez. With awesome quality, it provides great bounce and speed while being durable.
This is a newly developed premium ball that is made with the best felt on the market. It provides a game with regular speed and is therefore suitable for games at all levels, as well as being really great to use in smashes. It’s quite similar to the Head Pro and will be a firm favorite on the courts this year.
- Produced in collaboration with: Simon Vasquez
- Recommended player level: beginner – advanced
Comparison of RS padel bags
| Ratings and reviews for RS padel bags | Volume |
| RS Classic Padel Bag | 75 liters |
| RS Classic Padel Bag Cayetano Edition | 75 liters |
| RS Classic Padel Bag “White/Black/Pink” | 75 liters |
RS Classic Padel Bag
As the name suggests, here you have a classic padel bag with a volume of 75 liters that has quickly become a favorite of many. Made from a blend of PVC and synthetic leather, it has two thermo-padded compartments for padel rackets to protect against temperature changes.
This bag has a main compartment for clothes, a separate compartment for shoes, and two external compartments for your accessories. The bag has adjustable shoulder straps that are also comfortably padded, allowing you to carry it even as a backpack. The dimensions are 60x35x38.
- Dimensions: 60x35x38
- Volume: 75 litres
RS Classic Padel Bag Cayetano Edition
Söderling’s collaboration with padel pro Cayetano Rocafort has produced more than just rackets; here they also present a really cool bag. You’ll attract a lot of eyes when you make your entrance with this model in black, white and gold.
You have two compartments that protect your rackets from temperature differences thanks to the thermal padding. In addition, you have a large middle compartment with plenty of room for your clothes, as well as a separate shoe compartment.
On the sides, you also have two smaller outer compartments for your personal belongings. Of course, the adjustable shoulder straps are padded for maximum comfort and allow the bag to be worn as a backpack. The volume is 75 liters and the external dimensions are 60x35x38.
- Dimensions: 60x35x38
- Volume: 75 litres
RS Classic Padel Bag “White/Black/Pink”
Here we have a stylish padel bag with a stylish color scheme in black, white, and pink with elegant details.
This exclusive bag has two thermo-padded compartments to protect your rackets from temperature changes, a well-proportioned main compartment for your clothes, a compartment for your shoes, and two outer compartments where you can easily store all your personal belongings, balls, etc.
The comfortable shoulder straps are padded and adjustable, and the bag can also be worn as a backpack if you prefer. The total volume is 75 liters and the external dimensions are 60x35x38.
- Dimensions: 60x35x38
- Volume: 75 litres
HISTORY BEHIND THE COMPANY
Introduction about RS padel
Tennis star Robin Söderling started his company RS Tennis in 2013, whose products are now available in more than 50 countries around the world. The company’s motto is “Premium products developed by players for players” and sums up Söderling’s business concept.
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As padel tennis became increasingly popular in Sweden, his interest in producing pure padel products also escalated, and here Söderling is now presenting his own brand, which he developed largely in collaboration with WPT player Cayetano Rocafort. This collection includes rackets, balls, and padel bags, all of which combine the latest technology with the most modern design.
