I.P.F. PADEL RACQUET REGULATIONS

          THE PADEL RACQUET REGULATIONS

The game is played with a regulation padel racquet homologated by the International Padel Federation (I.P.F).

The padel racquet is made up of two parts: Head and handle

- Handle: maximum length: 20cm, wide maximum: 50mm, maximum

thickness: 50mm.

- Head: variable length. The length of the head plus the length of the handle may not exceed 45.5cm, maximum width: 26cm maximum thickness: 38mm.

The total length of the padel racquet may not exceed 45.5 centimeters.

When conducting a control of paddle measurements a tolerance of 2.5% in

the thickness will be allowed.

The hitting surface of the padel racquet is perforated by an unlimited number of cylindrical holes each measuring between 9 and 13mm in the centre area. Around the edge in an area of no more than 4cm (measured from the edge of the padel racquet) the holes may have a larger diameter or a different shape with a variable length and width while this does not affect the essence of the game.

Both sides of the padel racquet must be flat but may be smooth or rough.

The paddle must be free of any objects or devices adhered to it that are

not specifically used to limit or prevent deterioration, vibration and to distribute the weight.

As such they must be reasonable in size and positioning.

The padel racquet must have a non elastic cord of a maximum length of 35cm

fixed into the handle which must be put around the wrist as protection against

accidents. Its use is obligatory.

The padel racquet may not have any visible or audible device which could

communicate, warn or give instructions to the player, during the course of a game.