Bullpadel Indiga W 26 Padel Racket

They're the same idea in two weights. The Indiga CTR 26 runs 360 to 370 g; the Indiga W runs 350 to 360 g. On Padelful's scale the lighter racket handles better (7.6 against 6.9), sends the ball deeper on a gentle swing (rebound 8.5 against 7.9) and controls it a fraction better (7.5 against 7.3). The heavier CTR gives back more power, 6.1 against 4.8, and their sweet spots are almost level.

So pick by build, not by the W on the throat. Smaller players, juniors moving up to an adult frame and anyone whose shoulder tires take the Indiga W. A bigger beginner who wants a bit more weight behind the ball will be happier with the CTR.

Gently. Padelful's testers found a forgiving sweet spot, a comfortable feel on defensive shots and easy handling at the net, which is what a first racket should give you. The soft core and fibreglass faces flex on contact, so the ball comes off with a cushioned push rather than a crack, and the smooth face doesn't fight you on spin.

What it can't do is win points for you. There's little help on the smash, not much punch on a fast volley and no real finishing bite overhead. That's the honest limit of a 4.8 for power. Most players who stick at padel will want something with more in it after a season or two.

At the same 350 to 360 g, the Flow Light 2025 is the step up in comfort: Padelful scores its handling 9.0 and its sweet spot 7.6, both well above the Indiga W. Its 2024 edition, the Flow Light 24, scores the same. The diamond Indiga PWR 26 goes the other way, adding power at the cost of handling, and isn't a first racket we'd recommend. Shop listings don't fully agree on the Indiga W's numbers: Decathlon's marketplace gives 340 to 355 g and a medium balance, while Padelful and padelgids say 350 to 360 g and low. If the colours don't matter, the Indiga W 2023 is the same build three seasons earlier, and Padelful gives it a slightly bigger sweet spot (7.1 against 6.8).

First-season players, lighter adults, teenagers outgrowing a junior racket and anyone coming back to sport who wants a gentle frame. It isn't only for women; the head and length are full size, and the W simply marks the lighter weight. Our best padel racket for beginners, cheap padel racket and padel rackets for women pages list the alternatives.

New players scrape the frame on the floor and the glass, so fit Bullpadel frame protection tape before the first game. A fresh overgrip makes any racket easier to hold: a 3-pack of white Bullpadel overgrips is a sensible start, and our padel grips page explains how to fit one.

A tube of Bullpadel Next is plenty for social games, and our padel balls page explains when a tube has gone flat. The Indiga 26I women's shoe matches the racket, and every pair on our padel shoes page grips sand-dressed turf better than running trainers. The Bullpadel rackets page, the full padel racket range and our guide to choosing a padel racket show where to go next.