Tenax Matador 12K Padel Racket
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- Medium balance
- 12K carbon (title)
£189
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Tenax Matador 12K Padel Racket
£189
The Tenax Matador 12K padel racket is a teardrop with a medium balance, a carbon frame, a hard EVA core and a 38 mm profile. It is an all-court racket with a firmer feel.
The 12K face comes from the title. The listing gives no weight in grams and no player level.
- Teardrop shape
- Medium balance
- 12K carbon (title)
- Hard EVA core
- 38 mm
| Brand | Tenax |
|---|---|
| Model | Matador 12K |
| Shape | Teardrop |
| Balance | Medium |
| Weight | Not stated |
| Face | 12K carbon (from title) |
| Frame | Carbon |
| Core | Hard EVA |
| Thickness | 38 mm |
| Level on listing | Not stated |
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).
- Dispatch and delivery
- 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.
The fine print: delivery page.
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 Matador 12K Padel Racket for?
By Tushan Das, Owner, Padel Depot · Updated
What the Matador 12K is
The seller says the teardrop balances attack with controlled placement, and the medium balance gives stability and quick handling around the court.
A hard EVA core feels firmer and returns more pace than a soft one, so mishits feel harsher. One listing is our only source, so check the details before you buy.
Matador against the rest of the range
Its closest sibling is the Gladiator 12K, also medium balance. For more power look at the Bazooka 18K, and for something softer the Athena 3K Carbon.
You can compare more on our teardrop padel racket page.
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| Racket | Shape | Balance | Face |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athena 3K | Teardrop | Medium | 3K carbon |
| Bazooka 18K | Diamond | High | 18K carbon |
| Gladiator 12K | Teardrop / hybrid | Medium | 12K carbon |
| Guardian Full Carbon | Round | Low | Full carbon |
| Matador 12K (this page) | Teardrop | Medium | 12K carbon |
Shape, balance and face as listed by one UK marketplace seller. Weights are not stated.
Who should skip it
Anyone who wants a soft, cushioned feel: the hard core is the opposite. 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 have a tender elbow or shoulder, or you need a confirmed weight in grams.
Tenax Matador 12K Padel Racket: questions people ask
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