China Falcon Padel Racket – Technical Overview

The Falcon padel racket is manufactured as a one‑piece molded unit using a carbon‑fiber reinforced polymer shell surrounding an EVA foam core. This construction method eliminates internal joints, which reduces vibration transmission and improves energy return during ball impact.

Typical overall length ranges from 455 mm to 460 mm, measured from the tip of the head to the end of the handle. The head width is held constant at 260 mm to comply with International Padel Federation regulations while providing a sweet spot area of approximately 0.025 m².

Materials and Lay‑up

The outer shell employs a 3 k carbon‑fiber fabric with a resin system rated for a glass transition temperature above 120 °C. The fiber orientation alternates between 0° and ±45° layers to achieve a flexural modulus of roughly 45 GPa in the longitudinal direction and 12 GPa in the transverse direction.

The core is injected EVA with a density of 0.03 g/cm³ and a hardness of Shore A 20‑25, selected to deliver a low‑mass rebound characteristic while maintaining damping of frequencies above 500 Hz. The material pair yields a racket weight between 340 g and 360 g when strung.

Performance Characteristics

Measured swing weight (balance point) falls between 260 mm and 275 mm from the handle end, placing the racket in the medium‑balance category suitable for both control‑oriented and power‑oriented play styles.

Surface roughness is controlled to a Ra value of 3.2 µm through a sand‑blasted finish, which optimizes ball‑spin generation without accelerating wear on the protective overgrip.

Manufacturing Process

The carbon‑fiber preform is placed in a heated compression mold set at 150 °C and 180 bar pressure for 4 minutes, ensuring complete resin cure and consolidation. Following demolding, the EVA core is injected via a low‑pressure transfer system to avoid void formation.

After core curing, the racket undergoes a computer‑numerically controlled (CNC) milling step to achieve the final head profile and handle geometry, with tolerances held within ±0.2 mm for critical dimensions.

Quality Control Philosophy

Each rackets batch is sampled for static flexural testing using a three‑point bend rig; the load‑deflection curve must exhibit a linear region up to 30 N with a slope deviation not exceeding 5 % from the baseline.

Impact resistance is evaluated by dropping a 0.5 kg steel sphere from a height of 1 m onto the racket face; acceptable units show no visible cracks and a rebound height variation within ±10 % across three strikes.

Applications in Padel

The medium‑balance design supports rapid wrist snap for volleys while providing sufficient mass to generate depth on baseline drives, making the racket suitable for players who alternate between defensive lobs and aggressive smashes.

• Club‑level players seeking a versatile all‑court tool
• Coaches requiring a durable demo racket for lesson programs
• Facility operators needing consistent performance across rental fleets

Customization Options

Buyers can specify variations in weight distribution by adjusting the ratio of carbon‑fiber layers in the handle versus the head, enabling a shift toward head‑heavy (≈285 mm balance) or handle‑heavy (≈250 mm balance) configurations.

• Alternative core materials such as low‑density polyethylene for increased shock absorption
• Surface treatments including matte UV‑coated finishes or textured spin‑enhancing patterns
• Handle grip sizes ranging from 3 mm to 5 mm circumference with optional over‑grip integration
• Color‑coding of the carbon‑fiber weave using pigmented resin for team identification

Packaging and Logistics

Finished rackets are placed in individual corrugated sleeves with internal polyethylene foam inserts to prevent surface abrasion. Each sleeve is then packed into a master carton of 30 units, with a gross weight not exceeding 18 kg to conform to standard pallet limits.

Cartons are marked with handling symbols indicating “Keep Dry” and “This Side Up,” and include a QR code linking to the product data sheet for easy verification by customs and warehouse personnel.

Next Steps

To obtain a detailed quotation, lead‑time estimate, or sample arrangement, please provide the required specifications such as target weight range, preferred balance point, and any surface finish preferences.