Enebe Astra Padel Racket (2026)

Padelful's ratings are rebound 7.5, control 7.0, manoeuvrability 6.1, sweet spot 6.1 and power 5.0, for 6.3 overall. The pros read like a first-racket checklist: low-vibration comfort, a forgiving sweet spot, easy defence and easy ball output. The cons are limited power on overheads, a need for technique in fast exchanges and volleys that lack crisp bite.

None of that is a flaw for a beginner. A soft core and fibreglass faces are kind to the arm and let you keep the ball in play while you learn. The trade is that you will feel the ceiling within a season, especially on smashes.

Padelful says round, with a manageable balance and no figure. Zona de Padel lists a tear shape at 360 to 370 g and a 38 mm profile, and aims it at beginner and intermediate players. It also labels the year 2025, which conflicts with our 2026. A junior Astra exists separately and has its own specs, so ignore any junior numbers you see.

For a first racket the shape matters less than the core, so go on the soft EVA and fibreglass, which every source agrees on. If you want a sharper step up from the same brand, the Enebe Genius Red is far handier. The Enebe Point Light is a lighter-listed sibling with lower scores, and the Enebe Response Pink is the better-scored soft option. Avoid the Suburban Silver 3K as a first racket, whatever a retailer says about beginners. If you want something similar from another brand, compare the Black Crown Viva and the Black Crown Win Ultralight.

A step up in carbon control is the Royal Padel M27 Light. Players who want to attack, intermediates with a developing smash and anyone who needs a settled shape before buying. Power is the lowest score and the volleys lack bite. Stronger players can compare options on our intermediate padel rackets page, and bargain hunters will find alternatives on the cheap padel racket page.

Add a racket protector and a fresh overgrip from the padel grips range. Proper padel balls and good padel shoes do more for a beginner than any racket upgrade, and a padel bag keeps the racket safe.

Our guide to choosing a padel racket explains shape and weight, our beginner padel rackets page compares the starters and the full padel racket range has the rest.