Tenax Gladiator 12K Padel Racket
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- Medium balance
- 12K carbon face
£189
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Tenax Gladiator 12K Padel Racket
£189
The Tenax Gladiator 12K padel racket is a teardrop and hybrid shape with a medium balance, listed for intermediates who build points with placement before attacking.
The face is 12K carbon over a carbon frame, with a rough textured surface, an EVA core and a 38 mm profile. No weight in grams is given.
- Teardrop / hybrid
- Medium balance
- 12K carbon face
- EVA core
- 38 mm
- Intermediate
| Brand | Tenax |
|---|---|
| Model | Gladiator 12K |
| Shape | Teardrop / hybrid |
| Balance | Medium |
| Weight | Not stated |
| Face | 12K carbon |
| Frame | Carbon |
| Core | EVA |
| Surface | Rough textured |
| Thickness | 38 mm |
| Level on listing | Intermediate |
Weights are the midpoint of the brand’s range; every frame varies by a few grams. Balance is in the brand’s words (low, medium, high).
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- Tracked UK delivery in 3 to 4 working days. You get a tracking link when the parcel is scanned.
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- Free over £40, £3.95 below.
- UK stock, VAT included
- No customs charges, no handling fees on arrival.
- On arrival
- Damaged in transit? A photo within 48 hours and we sort a replacement.
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Changed your mind: tell us within 30 days and return it unused for a refund. Keep the protective film and grip wrapper on a racket until you are sure. Damaged in transit: email photos to info@padeldepot.co.uk within 48 hours. Faulty later: covered by the Consumer Rights Act 2015. All of it: returns.
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Find your step on the ladder
Which level is the Tenax Gladiator 12K Padel Racket for?
By Tushan Das, Owner, Padel Depot · Updated
What the Gladiator 12K is
The seller describes it for players who rely on consistency and placement, with controlled attacks. Medium balance keeps it stable without making it feel top-heavy.
The rough textured face is there to add spin. As with every Tenax racket here, the specs come from a single seller listing, so check them before ordering.
Gladiator against its neighbours
It is close to the Matador 12K, which is also a medium-balance 12K teardrop. The Athena 3K Carbon is softer and lighter.
See the intermediate padel racket picks for other options.
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| Racket | Shape | Balance | Face |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athena 3K | Teardrop | Medium | 3K carbon |
| Bazooka 18K | Diamond | High | 18K carbon |
| Gladiator 12K (this page) | Teardrop / hybrid | Medium | 12K carbon |
| Guardian Full Carbon | Round | Low | Full carbon |
| Matador 12K | Teardrop | Medium | 12K carbon |
Shape, balance and face as listed by one UK marketplace seller. Weights are not stated.
Who should skip it
Players wanting a very high balance or an ultra hard core for smashing: this is a mid-range, allround set-up. Whichever you pick, add padel balls, a fresh padel grip and a pair of padel shoes. Browse every padel racket or our guide to choosing a padel racket.
Not for you if
You want a hard-hitting diamond, or a very forgiving round racket.
Tenax Gladiator 12K Padel Racket: questions people ask
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