The quick answer: the Padelsmith #1 is a premium padel racket for intermediate to advanced players who want an attacking diamond-shaped racket with elite materials and standout build quality. If you are searching for the Padelsmith padel racket in the UK, this is the model.
We are highly selective about the brands we stock at CORTA. Every racket has to earn its place. When Padelsmith came to us, we took our time, tested it properly, and looked closely at what the brand actually stands for. The result was simple: this is one of the most distinctive premium rackets we have stocked.
The One Racket Philosophy
Most padel brands launch full ranges across every level and every style. Beginner, intermediate, advanced, control, power, hybrid - the choice is endless. Padelsmith went the other way.
Their philosophy is straightforward: instead of splitting attention across dozens of models, put everything into one racket and make it as well as possible. No filler. No cheap entry option. No compromise to hit a lower price point. Just one premium racket, built properly.
The Padelsmith #1 is available now at CORTA. Shop it here for £319.99 with free UK delivery on orders over £100.
It is a bold approach in a crowded market, but it is exactly what makes the brand memorable. If you believe quality matters more than endless choice, the Padelsmith idea is easy to understand.
What Is Inside the Padelsmith #1?
The specification makes the intention clear. This is not a general-purpose beginner racket. It is a premium attacking racket built for players who know what they want from the face, frame and balance.
Full specifications
- Weight: 350g - balanced for power and manoeuvrability without becoming tiring through the hand
- Head shape: Diamond - high sweet spot built for explosive smashes, volleys and overheads
- Balance: High - aggressive balance point that suits attacking play
- Frame: 38mm dual tubular Carbon-Kevlar composite - hand-layered for impact resistance and structural strength
- Face material: 12K carbon fibre - tight weave for crisp, direct response on clean contact
- Core: High-density EVA 28 foam - medium-soft blend of power, feel and vibration absorption
The Carbon-Kevlar frame is one of the most interesting parts of the build. Most rackets use either standard carbon or a cheaper composite blend. Padelsmith layer Kevlar into the frame for extra impact resistance, then add 12K carbon for rigidity and sharper response. The result is a frame that feels solid and premium without feeling dead.
The 12K carbon face is also a serious specification. It gives the racket the kind of crisp, immediate feedback experienced players usually notice straight away. This is not a soft, ultra-forgiving beginner face. It is built to feel precise, premium and deliberate.
Who Is the Padelsmith #1 For?
This is not a beginner racket. The diamond head shape, high balance point and stiffer carbon face are designed for players who have developed their technique and want a racket that rewards aggressive, attacking play.
The Padelsmith #1 suits you if:
- You play regularly - ideally two or three times per week or more
- You are comfortable with volleys and smashes at the net
- You want a racket that rewards technique rather than masking it
- You care about build quality and want something that lasts
- You want something different - not another Adidas or Wilson
It is probably not for you if:
- You are just starting out - a round or teardrop shape will serve you better. See our beginner racket guide
- You prefer a softer, more forgiving feel
- You are looking for a control-focused racket for baseline play
If you are an intermediate to advanced player looking for a premium padel racket in the UK with a real story behind it, the Padelsmith #1 deserves serious consideration.
British Design, Andalusian Craft
What makes Padelsmith genuinely different is where and how it is made. The racket is British designed and hand-crafted in small batches by artisans in Andalusia - one of the true homes of padel.
Small-batch production means every racket gets proper attention. There is no production line pushing out thousands of units. Each one is built carefully, which is why Padelsmith can talk confidently about consistency and quality in a way many larger brands cannot.
The packaging follows the same philosophy. Nothing feels disposable. Everything feels considered. It is the kind of unboxing experience that matches a £319.99 racket.
60-day trial
Padelsmith offer a 60-day trial on every racket. If it is not right for you, send it back. For a racket at this price point, that is a serious commitment from the brand - and a clear sign of how confident they are in what they have made.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Padelsmith #1 - £319.99. Free UK delivery on orders over £100. 60-day trial included.
