Michelle Keegan has joined a long line of celebrities becoming obsessed with the trending sport, Padel – and you can shop her exact racket that’s been touted as ‘ideal’ for female players
David Beckham, Serena Williams, Andy Murray, and Eva Longoria are just a few names of celebrities who have become addicted to this new sport, Padel, which has taken Britain by storm. And Michelle Keegan has just joined the club after spending the weekend getting stuck in with her vibrant Babolat racket. And if you’re considering dipping your toe into the world of Padel, you can buy Michelle’s exact Padel accessory on Amazon.
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As seen in her social media posts, Michelle was using this Babolat Counter Vertuo Padel Racket, which features a vibrant yellow and green motif that’s sure to turn heads on the court just as much as the game. Retailing for £96.49, this racket is a light and manageable padel racket for players, designed to suit counter-attacking techniques.
Made from soft materials that promise comfortable and easily controllable shots, this racket has a low balance and a hybrid shape that makes it a great choice for beginners to intermediate players, like Michelle. The elastic, soft and flexible materials cushion sudden blows and bounce the ball with quality in receptions with less speed. Boasting a comfortable and pleasant hit with good outlets, this racket makes it easier to counterattack your opponent with materials that allow you not to have to put all your strength into each hit.
This racket’s frame is made of carbon, and the sides are fibreglass. At its core is Black EVA rubber, which weighs 350 grams, ensuring it is light and easier to control, meaning it better tolerates the blows you receive from your opponent. The racket works with precision on every shot.
Michelle’s racket is also customizable, as you can easily remove the cuff strap to wash or change, or put another colour and design on instead. Each padel racket has a specific die design to get the most out of the racket by improving its weight, allowing for power and spin on every shot. The bridge also has a combination of carbon and elastomer to be resistant and better absorb vibrations, and provide better sensations during the game.
One shopper who picked up Michelle’s racket says: “The palette has a lot of control, but at the same time the power is good, very easy to adapt, and the weight is ideal for women.”
And another writes: “It comes alone, without any additional box, but I suppose that’s the least of it. The blade is controlled, but it also feels powerful. I really liked it a lot. I fully recommend it.”
You can shop the same racket from Amazon for £96.49 or from Padel Nuestro for €89.95. For a similar racket from the same brand, this Babolat Reveal 53 racket is up for grabs at Sports Direct for £60, down from £74.99.