Vairo Everlast Speed Padel Racket

iPon Tennis and Padel Point agree on almost everything. The shape is diamond, the balance is high, the weight is 360 to 370 g and the core is EVA, which Padel Point calls a high-quality foam with low flex. The faces are 6K carbon and the tubular frame is half carbon and half fibreglass. Both pages describe a medium-hard feel.

Vairo's name for the construction is the Reinforced Inmold system, said to reinforce the areas that take the most wear. It's a maker's claim and nobody we found has tested it. Surface texture, dimensions and season aren't printed on either page.

This part is inference from the specs, not a review. A diamond head with the weight pushed towards the top gives a high sweet spot and a lot of hitting power on smashes and bandejas, and it costs you forgiveness. Off-centre shots on defence feel harsh, and a lob from the back wall takes real effort.

A 6K face is the lowest carbon grade in the Vairo set we've looked at, so don't read it as a soft racket by default. The shops' medium-hard description is the better guide. If you're used to a rounder shape, expect a few sessions before the timing settles. Our diamond padel rackets page covers what that shape does in more depth.

Advanced players who play the net, hit a flat smash and already know they like a heavy head. It belongs with the advanced padel rackets. If you want the full picture across brands, start from the main padel racket range. The two Vairo hybrids, the Columns Ultra and the Black Karbon Confort, are easier on the arm.

A diamond head spends more time near the glass, so a racket protector earns its keep. A second overgrip from padel grips lowers the balance a touch and cushions the handle. Add fresh padel balls, grippy padel shoes and a padel bag.