Bullpadel Indiga W 2023 Padel Racket (Woman)

Bullpadel has kept the Indiga W's recipe steady for years: a round head, a fibreglass face, a soft EVA core and a weight in the low 350s. Padelful lists the same shape, weight, core, face, frame and feel for the 2023 and the 2026, and the scores barely move. Power is 5.0 against 4.8, control 7.3 against 7.5, rebound 8.6 against 8.5.

The one difference worth mentioning is the sweet spot: 7.1 on this one, 6.8 on the Indiga Woman 2026. That's a small gap, but for a new player it's the right way round. The 2026 has the newer colours and the 2023 is the slightly friendlier racket, so if paint doesn't matter to you, this is the one we'd pick.

Easy, mostly. A round head and a low balance mean the racket comes round quickly for a volley and the ball tends to find the middle of the face even when your footwork doesn't. The soft core gives plenty of free bounce, so a short swing still gets the ball over the net with some depth, and mishits don't jar the wrist or elbow the way a stiff carbon racket can.

Don't expect it to win points with the smash. A power score of 5 is low by any standard, and once you start hitting hard overheads you'll feel the ball sit on the face rather than leave it. That's the moment to think about a step up. Until then, it's a racket that lets you concentrate on the game rather than the equipment.

We couldn't find Bullpadel's own sheet for the 2023 edition, so the figures here come from Padel Nuestro's UK listing and Padelful's test page. They agree on most things: round shape, soft EVA core, a fibreglass face (Padelful calls it Polyglass, Bullpadel's name for its fibreglass blend) and a flat, glossy finish in sky blue with a black handle and a gold bridge.

Two lines differ. Padel Nuestro gives the weight as 350 g; Padelful says 350 to 360 g. Padel Nuestro's description mentions a carbon frame; Padelful lists the frame as Polyglass. We've shown both rather than pick one, and we'll weigh and check ours when stock arrives.

Three other Bullpadels sit close to this one. The Flow Light 2025 is quicker in the hand (Padelful gives it 9.0 for manoeuvrability) and has a bigger sweet spot, so it's the one to buy if you'd rather spend a bit more on a racket you'll keep for longer. The Indiga Control 26 is 10 g heavier and adds a little punch. The Indiga Woman 2026 is this racket in new colours.

Women in their first season or two, players coming back after a break, and anyone whose arm complains on a stiff racket. It also works as a spare for a stronger player who wants something gentle for social games. The womens padel racket page sets it beside other women's editions, the best padel racket for beginners page has the full starter shortlist, and you'll find it among the bargains on our cheap padel racket page too.

For girls rather than adults, the Indiga Girl 26 is the junior version, shorter and lighter, and the right choice for most players under about 12.

A thin overgrip makes a light racket easier to hold without squeezing; a Bullpadel replacement overgrip 2-pack will see you through a couple of months, and the padel grip page explains when to change it. New players catch the floor more than anyone, so fit a Bullpadel Pro frame protector early.

Standard balls are fine while you learn; a tube of Bullpadel Next is a good start, and the padel balls page covers the rest. Proper court shoes matter more than the racket: the Indiga 25I women's shoes match this line, and the padel shoes page explains why trainers slip on sand. Keep it in a Bullpadel racket cover or browse the padel bag range, and if you want to understand what makes a racket suit a beginner, our guide to choosing a padel racket is short and plain. The whole range is on the padel racket page.