Buying padel gifts for someone who has caught the bug? Padel is one of the fastest growing sports in Britain, and the good news is that players get through a surprising amount of kit, and most of it is cheap, small and easy to wrap. The trick is to buy things they will use every week rather than something that sits in a drawer.
With Christmas coming, we have sorted these padel gift ideas by budget: under £25, £25 to £50 and bigger presents over £50. Every pick is something we would happily unwrap ourselves, and we also checked every link for stock in November.
Black Friday falls on 27 November, and some padel shops have already cut their prices. If you are buying now, our padel Black Friday deals page lists the biggest discounts and is updated every day.
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Our top picks at a glance
Padel Gift Ideas at a Glance
| Budget | Gift | Why they will like it | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under £25 | Palbea overgrips | Fresh grip, every player uses them | Check price |
| Under £25 | Palbea racket protector | Saves the frame from wall scrapes | Check price |
| Under £25 | HEAD wristbands | Keeps sweat off the grip | Check price |
| Under £25 | Wilson Padel Rush 100 | Balls never go to waste | Check price |
| Under £25 | The Padel Ball Co tubes | Cheaper the more you buy | Check price |
| Under £25 | Babolat Padel cover | Protects one racket in transit | Check price |
| Under £25 | OTTO KONING 1L bottle | Cold water for a full session | Check price |
| Under £25 | Bodyprox elbow brace | Eases a sore elbow | Check price |
| £25 to £50 | Ball Rescuer pressuriser | Keeps balls lively for longer | Check price |
| £25 to £50 | arboleaf mini massage gun | Recovery after a hard match | Check price |
| £25 to £50 | HEAD Base Padel Bag | Room for rackets, shoes and kit | Check price |
| Over £50 | HEAD Evo Speed racket | A proper first racket | Check price |
| Over £50 | Raquex Eclipse racket | Full carbon from a UK brand | Check price |
Jump to: Under £25 · £25 to £50 · Over £50
Padel Gifts Under £25
Small things that get used up, lost or knocked about. Nobody ever has enough of them, so they are a safe bet even if you know nothing about padel.
Palbea Padel Overgrips
An overgrip is a thin tape wrapped over the handle. It wears smooth after a few weeks of play, yet most club players change theirs far less often than they should. These Palbea grips are tacky with an absorbent cotton backing, and they come in a multipack, so one present covers months of games.
If you are not sure which colour to pick, white shows dirt but looks smart; black hides everything. We compare more options in our padel overgrip guide.
Palbea Transparent Racket Protector
Padel rackets take a beating from the glass and the floor, so the top of the frame tends to chip first. This clear protector tape sticks round the edge and takes the knocks instead. What is more, it weighs about 7g, so it will not upset the balance, and the adhesive peels off cleanly when it needs replacing.
In short, it is a thoughtful one for anyone who has just bought a new racket and is nervous about scuffing it.
HEAD Wristbands
Sweat running down the forearm into the grip is a real nuisance on a warm evening, so a towelling wristband is worth having. Also, they are cheap, they wash well, and they are the sort of thing players never think to buy for themselves.
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Wilson Padel Rush 100 Balls
Padel balls go flat within a few sessions, so a tube of fresh ones is always welcome. In particular, the Rush 100 is Wilson’s top ball, fast and lively, and a good match for the balls most UK clubs use. For a bigger present, however, buy a few tubes. Our guide to the best padel balls has more options.
The Padel Ball Co Bulk Tubes
The Padel Ball Co is a specialist brand that sells one thing: padel balls. They come three to a pressurised tube and work on indoor and outdoor courts, so they suit almost any player.
The price per tube also drops the more you buy. Three tubes cost £15.75, which qualifies for free UK delivery, so it makes a tidy stocking filler. For someone who plays every week, however, 12 tubes for £54 works out at £4.50 a tube and should last them well into spring.
Babolat Padel Cover
Lots of players still carry their racket loose in a gym bag or the boot of the car. By contrast, this Babolat cover has a zipped compartment, a shoulder strap and thermal lining, which helps in a cold car in winter and a hot one in summer. Overall, it is a neat upgrade for anyone not quite ready for a full padel bag.
OTTO KONING 1 Litre Insulated Bottle
A 90 minute booking needs far more water than a little gym bottle holds, since you are moving the whole time. For instance, this one carries a full litre and keeps it cold for up to 24 hours, which means cold water at the end of an evening match even in July. Besides that, it is stainless steel and leak proof, so it can go in a kit bag next to a racket.
Bodyprox Elbow Brace
Sore elbows are common once people start playing a few times a week, and a strap is one of those things players mean to buy and never get round to. This Bodyprox pack has two straps, each with a gel pad that presses on the forearm to take some of the pull off the elbow.
It is not the most exciting present under the tree, but it will get used. For more on why padel causes elbow pain, see our padel elbow guide.
Padel Gifts From £25 to £50
Next come the bits a player might not buy for themselves but will be glad to own. Good for anyone playing once or twice a week.
Ball Rescuer Pressuriser
This one is clever, though slightly geeky. The Ball Rescuer turns a standard plastic ball tube into a pressurised container, pumped up to around 30 psi, so balls keep their bounce between sessions instead of going soft. As a result, a tube can stay usable for a little longer, and it makes a great talking point at the club.
arboleaf Mini Massage Gun
Padel is also hard on calves, shoulders and lower backs, especially for players new to the sport. That is why a compact massage gun helps after a long session. In addition, this arboleaf model has five speed settings, four heads and charges by USB C, with a battery that lasts for hours. Even better, it is small enough to live in a kit bag.
HEAD Base Padel Bag
A proper padel bag feels like you have finally joined the club. The HEAD Base has two large compartments, an accessory pocket and backpack straps, and holds up to three rackets with room for shoes, a towel and a change of clothes. It also looks smart without being flashy. Our guide to the best padel bag for every player has more options.
Bigger Padel Gifts Over £50
For Christmas or a birthday, these are the presents that get a proper reaction.
A New Racket: the Ultimate Padel Gifts
Of course, a racket is the biggest padel gift of all, and the riskiest, because players can be fussy. For someone still using a club hire racket, the HEAD Evo Speed is a forgiving, light first racket that suits most beginners. For a keener player, the Nox AT10 Genius 18K is a popular step up.
Alternatively, if you want to compare more options, see our guides to the best padel rackets for beginners and the best padel rackets in the UK.
Raquex Eclipse Racket
If you would like to give a racket from a UK brand, the Raquex Eclipse is a good choice. It costs around £79, yet it has a full carbon frame, which is unusual at that price, plus a soft foam core that is kind on the arm.
It suits beginners and improvers who want control rather than power. Padel Boost stocks it, and our code PADELREVIEW takes 10% off. Our Raquex racket review covers the rest of the range.
Padel Shoes and Clothing
Shoes are a brilliant gift if you know their size, because so many new players turn up in running trainers that slide on the court. We have separate guides to men’s padel shoes and women’s padel shoes. Similarly, for clothing, our women’s padel wear guide builds a whole outfit, piece by piece.
How to Choose Padel Gifts
A few quick rules make it hard to go wrong:
- First, consumables are the safest buy. Grips, balls and wristbands always get used.
- Do not guess at a racket unless you know what they play with now. Instead, a bag or cover is safer.
- Check shoe sizes quietly. Generally, padel shoes fit much like trainers from the same brand.
- Also think about where they play. For example, outdoor players appreciate a good bottle and a cover for cold nights.
- If in doubt, a gift card plus a tube of balls is a perfectly good present.
Padel Gifts FAQ
What are good padel gifts for a club player?
Start with things they use up, such as overgrips, balls and wristbands. On the other hand, for something bigger, a padel bag or a racket cover makes a good gift because it does not depend on their playing style.
Are tennis balls good padel gifts?
No. Although padel balls look the same, they have slightly less pressure, so they bounce a little lower. Therefore, always buy balls labelled for padel.
Is a padel racket a good gift?
It can be, especially for a beginner using hire rackets. However, for an experienced player it is safer to ask first, as weight, shape and balance are very personal.
