Control

Harder rackets allow more precision due to their linear ball output

Americano

An americano is a style of brief padel tournament with frequent opponent (and sometimes partner) changes

All

"All" is used to report a tied score with the phrasing, "[score] all"

Aerial game

The aerial game - or juego aereo - is a name for padel's overhead shots

Carbon fiber

Carbon fiber is a widely-used material in padel racket construction due to its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio

EVA

Padel racket cores are made with Ethyl-vinyl acetate (EVA) and polyethylene

Maneuverability

Racket weight and balance determines its maneuverability

Power

Hard, high balance padel rackets are the most powerful

Por cuatro

This technique uses the wrist and forearm to hit the ball with a steep angle toward the ground on the opponent's' side of the court

Sweet spot

A racket's sweet spot is the best spot to make contact with the ball for most reliable performance and least vibrations

Smash

Smashes are a very important part of the game

Rulo

A rulo is a soft overhead shot targeting the side fence or the side glass

Roughness

Roughness refers to various techniques used in padel racket construction to improve spin.

Topspin

Topspin is not used as much in padel as it is in tennis - it is common in chiquitas and kick smashes.

Willy

"Willy" is a name for an in between the legs shots

Vibora

A vibora is an aggressive overhead shot with side spin

Touch

Soft rackets are preferred for their playability and comfort. Hard rackets are difficult to play with but offer more power and control.

Balance

A padel racket's balance is measured upwards from the handle - a high balance racket is more powerful, low balance is easier to maneuver.

Pole effect

The pole effect refers to when a racket wobbles on its vertical axis.
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