The right side of a padel court is the control position. Right-side players are the constructors of the point, setting the tempo, placing shots with precision, and creating the opportunities for the left-side player to attack. The ideal right-side frame has a generous sweet spot (round or teardrop shape), low-to-medium balance, and a soft EVA core that dampens vibration and enhances feel. Target a PRR Control sub-score above 78 and a Comfort sub-score above 72. Many right-side players also value all-court versatility, enough power to attack when the opportunity arises, but never at the expense of consistency. At tour level, Fernando Belasteguín, Paquito Navarro, and Juan Lebrón are exemplary right-side players: each relies on placement, touch, and court intelligence rather than raw smash power.
PRR Analysis
#1 Right-Side Rackets 2026
90 control at €280.76, the second-highest here, in a diamond head that still returns 78 power for when the ball sits up.
88 control with 80 power, the most power any of the top four here offer without dropping below 88 control.
88 control at €89.96, matching the Adipower 10 Anniversary above for a fraction of the price of anything else in the top five. Its 80 comfort is the best in this top 10.
87 control with 77 power at €202.46, Babolat's control-tuned Viper for the setup side of the court.
87 control matching the Counter Viper above, with an 80 sweet spot against its 77, at €197.01.
The cheaper of the two Babolat Counter frames here at €179.96, one point of control behind the Counter Viper (86 against 87).
86 control at €161.96, the cheapest frame in this top 10 apart from the ML10 Pro Cup Rough Surface.
86 control at €166.50, with 72 power among the lowest here. Adidas's control-first Arrow Hit.
The most expensive frame in this top 10 at €314.22, with 80 maneuverability the best on this page.
