What fibres do we use in our padel rackets?
Since 2013 we have had our own factory in Azuqueca de Henares, Guadalajara. After years of investment and work, today we can say that we produce around 9,000 padel rackets per month.
We are committed to manufacturing in Spain because we believe that it is important to promote local industry and generate employment in Spain, creating a quality product, with materials of the best technical specifications brought from European countries.
Thanks to the factory we can control all the processes of the production chain, select the raw materials and carry out quality controls to guarantee our rackets are of a high-technical performance.
STARVIE PADEL FIBRES
We use different types of fabrics that we use individually or combined with each other depending on the racket we want to mould. In the manufacturing process we use carbon fibre, basalt fibre and fibreglass. Each one has its own technical specifications that give each racket different playing capabilities and unique characteristics.
The most important differences between these fibres are based on the sensations they provide on the court in terms of elasticity, durability and hardness of the racket, which means rigidity of the head.
Carbon fibre
We use 3K carbon fibre, which means that it uses 3,000 threads per carbon strip. This material is present in all our models, except in the soft rubber 30 version of the Titania Kepler, because its face is made of fibreglass.
The main difference of this carbon with respect to carbon such as 12K or 24K is that 3K is a fabric with a harder feel, resulting in greater power.
Some advantages of carbon over other fabrics are that it gives greater durability to the racket. Carbon is a less flexible material than fibreglass and therefore the effort required to recover its initial position is less, extending the life of the material.
From the point of view of the game, carbon fibre provides greater rigidity, which translates into more explosiveness and power in the execution of the stroke compared to other materials that we use such as fibreglass. Carbon is also a more resistant material, reducing the chances of breakage.
Basalt fibre
We are also known for being the only industry-players to use basalt fibre in the head of the rackets. Basalt, like carbon, provides greater durability and resistance to stress. The Osiris Basalt racket, which has this material in its head, therefore has a longer racket life as the material helps to prevent breakage and contributes to maintaining its playing characteristics.
Fibreglass
This fabric is the softest and most flexible of the above-mentioned materials. It provides the necessary elasticity so that it recovers its original shape and the sides of the padel racket do not break.
The elasticity of this material provides greater ball release in each shot, as it allows greater flexion and a greater spring effect. Therefore, the rackets composed of fibreglass have a softer feel than the rackets with carbon fibre or basalt thus they are perfect for players who have just started in this sport.
