“The 130 Factor is Royal Padel's genuinely light entry frame: a confirmed 350 g even-balanced teardrop with an EVA core and fibreglass face, scoring power 72 with fair terms (comfort 67, tolerance 66) and honest handling (68).”
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Power
Control
Maneuverability
Comfort
Sweet Spot
Value
PRR Score
71PRR Score
Inside the frame
130 Factor Specs
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CorePolyethylene With Soft EVA Foam
Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.
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ShapeDiamond
Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance.
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SurfaceFibreglass
The texture of the outer face.
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Weight350g
Frame weight (unstrung, without handle wrap).
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BalanceHead-heavy
Balance point determines power vs. control trade-off.
Scores from around the web
PadelReference
62/100
Padeful
68/100
Our verdict
The 130 Factor is Royal Padel's genuinely light entry frame: a confirmed 350 g even-balanced teardrop with an EVA core and fibreglass face, scoring power 72 with fair terms (comfort 67, tolerance 66) and honest handling (68). Value 78 is strong for the house. At 350 g the brand's perennial strength filter finally lifts: ordinary arms can swing this one correctly from day one, and the cushioned character survives the weight cut. For newcomers drawn to the handmade story, this and the Torino are the doors that actually fit most bodies.
At a genuinely light, confirmed weight, this is Royal Padel's entry frame for ordinary arms — the brand's usual demand for real strength finally eases up here, while the cushioned character survives the cut. Value is strong for the house. Control wants developing targets, and tolerance runs firm-ish — the value establishment elsewhere in the market still undercuts the story on pure arithmetic.
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What level of player is the 130 Factor designed for?
The Royal Padel 130 Factor is built for Intermediate players, scoring 71/100 overall in PRR's testing.
What shape is the 130 Factor and what does that mean on court?
The Royal Padel 130 Factor has a diamond-shaped head, which concentrates weight toward the top of the frame for maximum power on smashes and overheads — at some cost to the size of the sweet spot.
How much does the 130 Factor weigh and what's its balance?
The Royal Padel 130 Factor weighs 350g with a Head-heavy balance.
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