To find your padel level, look at the one Playtomic gives you: a scale from 0 to 7 with labels running from Initiation to Competition. You start with an estimate from a questionnaire and the app adjusts it with your competitive matches.
Then comes what almost nobody links to level: the equipment. A racket that does not match your level takes away control or makes you play worse, so here we explain what to look for in each band, using the three level categories in our shop.
Summary
- The scale: 0 to 7 on Playtomic. Below 1 is Initiation, 2.5 to 3.4 is Intermediate, 4.5 to 5.4 is Intermediate Advanced, and Competition sits around 5.4–5.6.
- How to find yours: a questionnaire when you create your profile (only an estimate) and then competitive matches. Friendlies do not move it.
- Reliability: the percentage next to your level weighs most in how it changes, and it rises as you play more matches.
- Racket by level: for beginners, a round racket with low balance and a soft core; for intermediate, teardrop; for advanced, teardrop or diamond with high balance.
- Our catalogue is split into three categories by level: Beginner / Initiation, Intermediate level and Professional / Advanced.
Summary: which padel levels exist from 0 to 7? ↑ menu
On Playtomic padel levels run from 0 to 7: below 1 is Initiation, 1.0 to 1.49 Beginner, 2.5 to 3.4 Intermediate, 4.5 to 5.4 Intermediate Advanced and Competition sits around 5.4–5.6. Your level starts with a questionnaire and only moves with competitive matches.
Your racket should follow that level: if you are starting out, a round racket with low balance forgives more; at intermediate, a teardrop; at advanced, a teardrop or diamond with high balance. Below you have the full table and how it matches the categories in our shop.
What does each padel level from 0 to 7 mean? ↑ menu
Each band of the Playtomic scale has its own label, from Initiation (below 1) to Competition (around 5.4–5.6).
| Playtomic level | Label in the app | How it usually plays (shop reading) |
|---|---|---|
| Below 1 | Initiation | First contact with the racket and the walls. |
| 1.0 – 1.49 | Beginner | You know the rules and start keeping the ball in play. |
| 1.5 – 2.4 | Initiation Intermediate | You hold short rallies and start using the wall. |
| 2.5 – 3.4 | Intermediate | You play full matches; the volley and the bandeja still fail. |
| 3.5 – 4.4 | Intermediate High | You mix shots and place the ball with intent. |
| 4.5 – 5.4 | Intermediate Advanced | Competitive club play: few errors and pair tactics. |
| 5.4 – 5.6 (approx.) | Competition | Demanding tournaments and leagues. |
The labels and bands come from the Playtomic help centre; the right-hand column is our shop's reading, not theirs. The limits of the upper bands overlap around 5.4 in their documentation, so we give them as approximate. The scale goes up to 7, but Playtomic does not detail official labels above Competition and we do not invent them.
How do you find your padel level on Playtomic? ↑ menu
Your level is calculated from a questionnaire when you create your profile and adjusted with matches: the more you play, the more reliable it is.
You start with an estimate. When you create your profile, a questionnaire assigns an initial level. It is only an estimate and can be too low or too high.
Only competitive matches move your level. Friendlies do not change it.
Reliability weighs most. It is the percentage shown next to your level. With few matches it is low and your level moves more; it rises as you play more matches.
You can rise up to 0.5 points with your partners' vote. The app allows an automatic rise of up to +0.5 that unlocks when your partners vote that you play above your level.
Levelling sessions help. At clubs with a coach, a levelling session sets reliability to 50%.
It is not imported from other apps. Playtomic does not bring in levels from other applications: yours is calculated on its own scale.
Which padel racket to choose for your level? ↑ menu
If you are starting out (up to 2.4), a round racket with low balance and a soft core; at intermediate (2.5 to 4.4), a teardrop; and from 4.5, a teardrop or diamond with high balance.
In our padel rackets the catalogue is split by level, and this is the rule we follow when advising:
| Your Playtomic level | What usually works | Shop category |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 2.4 (Initiation to Initiation Intermediate) | Round shape, low balance and soft core: a wide, centred sweet spot, more control and less punishment on off-centre hits. | Beginner / Initiation |
| 2.5 to 4.4 (Intermediate to Intermediate High) | Teardrop shape: it shares control and power and lets your net game and smash grow. | Intermediate level |
| From 4.5 (Intermediate Advanced and Competition) | Teardrop or diamond, high balance and a firmer core: more power, but they demand a clean, centred hit. | Professional / Advanced |
These are guidelines on shape and feel, not a rule: weight, previous injuries and how you play also count. These are the most frequent mistakes when choosing:
Buying a professional racket «to grow into». A high-balance diamond asks you to hit in the centre; if you cannot, you lose control.
Thinking hardness gives free power. A firmer core returns more, but it also forgives off-centre hits less.
Choosing the racket of a player you admire. A professional's racket is built for their level and game, not yours.
Changing racket because you gained a decimal. The sensible thing is to wait until your level settles in the new band.
We have been selling rackets since 2003, with a physical shop in La Nucía (Alicante). Today the catalogue has over 800 rackets, sorted by level: more than 570 in Professional / Advanced and more than 150 in Intermediate level (the counter includes packs). If you hesitate between two bands, message us on WhatsApp with your Playtomic level and we will advise you.
When to change racket as your level rises? ↑ menu
You do not need a new racket every time you gain a decimal: change it when your level settles in a new band or when the racket shows signs of wear.
If you have spent weeks playing clearly in the next band and your racket falls short, or, the other way round, demands more than you give, it is time. And if the reason is wear rather than level, read our guide on when to change your padel racket.
Frequently asked questions about padel levels ↑ menu
What is the highest padel level on Playtomic?
The Playtomic scale goes up to 7. The labels its help centre details go up to Competition, around 5.4–5.6; above that it does not publish official labels.
What padel level do I have if I am just starting?
When you create your profile, a questionnaire gives you an initial level. If you start from scratch, it is usual to land below 1 (Initiation) or between 1.0 and 1.49 (Beginner). It is an estimate that your matches correct.
How do I raise my level on Playtomic?
By playing competitive matches: friendlies do not count. The more matches you play, the more reliability rises and the more your level moves. There is also a rise of up to +0.5 if your partners vote that you play higher, and levelling sessions with a coach.
Which racket do I need if I am level 3?
Level 3 falls in Intermediate (2.5–3.4): a teardrop racket from our Intermediate level category is usually the starting point, with a feel balanced between control and power.
Can I bring my level from another app to Playtomic?
No. Playtomic states that it does not import levels from other applications; your level is calculated with its own algorithm.
Do I have to change racket when my level rises?
Not always. Change it when your level settles in a new band or the racket wears out, not for one more decimal: the right racket is the one that lets you hit cleanly.
Our customers ask ↑ menu
These are two questions that come up when someone asks us for a racket by level. This is the answer we give.
«I have played for two months, but a friend says I am intermediate. Which racket should I take?» The one that matches your real game, not the level someone gives you: with little experience, a round racket with low balance forgives more. If in doubt, tell us your Playtomic level and how many matches you have played.
«My level is not rising and I want a more powerful racket. Will it help?» Almost never on its own: a more demanding racket without a clean hit gives less control. Before changing, review your technique and the reliability of your level; if needed, we then step up to the next category.
Quick glossary ↑ menu
Tienda Padelpoint's verdict ↑ menu
If you keep one idea, make it this: your Playtomic level moves with competitive matches, and your racket should follow that level, not your ambition.
And if you keep two, the second is that our shop's categories by level exist for this: start with the one for your band and move up when your hitting no longer needs the extra margin.
We have been watching players change racket too early since 2003. The good racket is the one that lets you play your own match, not that of another level.
Shipping to the UK from La Nucía (Alicante, Spain): delivery times, cost and minimum order on our shipping page (the UK is outside the EU, so your order may be subject to customs duties); exchanges and returns under our returns, exchanges and warranty policy.
If you play official tournaments in Great Britain, the governing body is the LTA; your Playtomic level is only a guide.
If you want to go deeper ↑ menu
For two specific points we have a separate guide:
When it is time to change your padel racket — The day maintenance is no longer enough.
How often to change the protector and the overgrip — The consumable parts that extend your racket's life.
