Epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, is pain on the outside of the elbow caused by overloading the tendons from gripping and twisting the wrist again and again, as the NHS explains. In padel it shows up mostly with stiff, head-heavy or heavy rackets, which send more vibration back to the arm and ask for more effort on every shot. More models in our padel rackets category.
What a racket can do is avoid adding punishment: soft rubber absorbs part of the impact, a low balance makes it easier to move and a moderate weight tires the forearm less. But the racket does not treat the injury and this is not medical advice: if the pain does not go away, the first step is to get it checked.
Which rubber cuts elbow vibration?
- What to look for: soft rubber (Soft Poly, Ultra Soft), low balance and moderate weight, in a round or teardrop shape.
- In the catalogue: M27 Light, M27 Poly, 36th Anniversary Poly, Whip Poly, M27 Ultra Soft and Whip Extreme, all by Royal Padel.
- Weight: according to the brand, the M27 Light runs from 350 to 365 g and the M27 Poly and 36th Anniversary Poly from 360 to 380 g.
- What it does not do: cure. If the pain does not ease, see a doctor or physiotherapist.
- The right one: the soft, low-balance racket that feels best in your hand; between two similar ones, the most comfortable.
Which rubber and balance cut the vibration? ↑ index
With tennis elbow, choose a racket with soft rubber, low balance and moderate weight, in a round or teardrop shape: it sends less vibration to the elbow and takes less effort to move. Avoid stiff, high-balance rackets and ones that feel heavy at the head, and see a doctor or physiotherapist if the pain does not go away.
This is a rule of thumb, not a guarantee: what relieves one person may not work for another. So between two similar rackets, always pick the one that feels most comfortable in your hand.
Why rubber, balance and weight matter ↑ index
The racket does not cause tennis elbow on its own: the cause is repeated overload of the forearm. But the racket decides how much of each shot reaches the elbow and how much effort it takes to move. Three things matter, plus a fourth:
The rubber: a soft rubber, like Royal Padel’s Soft Poly, offers according to the brand superior impact absorption and a uniform response across the whole face.
The balance: with a low balance the weight sits closer to the hand and the racket moves with less effort; with a high balance the head is heavier and the forearm works harder.
The weight: fewer grams tire the forearm less. Royal Padel lists 350-365 g for the M27 Light and 360-380 g for the M27 Poly and the 36th Anniversary Poly.
The shape: round and teardrop rackets have a wider, more centred sweet spot, which helps you avoid off-centre hits.
We have been in business since 2003, with a physical shop in La Nucía (Alicante). If your elbow hurts, the most useful thing is to hold several rackets in your hand and keep the one that feels most comfortable as you move it: the weight in grams does not tell the whole story. Stock changes daily: check each racket’s product page.
How to choose it in four steps ↑ index
Four decisions, in this order: rubber, balance, weight and a hands-on test.
Start with the rubber. Look for a soft rubber (Soft Poly, Ultra Soft) and rule out hard-feeling ones.
Check the balance. Low balance first; medium if you want a bit more power; high only if you have tried it and it does not bother you.
Fine-tune the weight. Compare the official sheet: within a single racket there is a margin of several grams, and you feel them at the end of a match.
Try it or tell us your case. If in doubt, message us on WhatsApp and we will tell you which one we have in stock.
And a reminder: warming up the arm before playing and using an overgrip in good condition, so you do not grip too hard, also count.
Do and don’t with a painful elbow ↑ index
Soft rubber, low balance and moderate weight, yes. Stiff rackets, untried high balance and playing on without a check-up, no.
| Do | Why |
|---|---|
| Soft rubber (Soft Poly, Ultra Soft) | It absorbs part of the impact before it reaches the forearm. |
| Low balance | The racket moves with less effort from the forearm. |
| Round or teardrop shape | A wider, more centred sweet spot: fewer off-centre hits. |
| Moderate weight, checked on the official sheet | Less forearm fatigue over the course of a match. |
And the other half of the answer, the one almost nobody writes: what each common mistake does to the elbow.
| Don’t | What it does to the elbow |
|---|---|
| Stiff, hard-feeling rackets | They send more vibration back to the arm on every impact. |
| High balance you have not tried | The head is heavier and the forearm works harder to stop and turn it. |
| Playing on with pain without a check-up | The injury can drag on; the NHS advises seeing a doctor if it does not improve. |
| Buying on grams alone | Two rackets of the same weight can feel very different depending on balance and rubber. |
Diagnosis and treatment do not come from a padel shop: they come from a healthcare professional.
Soft Royal Padel rackets in the catalogue ↑ index
All six have soft rubber, ordered from low to high balance. Weights are only those Royal Padel gives on its website. (royalpadel.com) The balance of the M27 Light and M27 Poly is listed as low on our product pages, but Royal Padel describes it as medium on its website: try them in your hand.
Royal Padel M27 Light 2026
REF 206715 · EAN 8436614013723- Brand: Royal Padel
- Model: M27 Light
- Shape: Round
- Balance: Low
- Rubber: Soft Poly
- Official weight: 350-365 g
The lightest of those that state their weight on the official sheet. Soft rubber, low balance and a round shape: a gentle feel and easy to move.
Royal Padel M27 Poly 2026
REF 206714 · EAN 8436614013716- Brand: Royal Padel
- Model: M27 Poly
- Shape: Round
- Balance: Low
- Rubber: Soft Poly
- Official weight: 360-380 g
Soft Poly rubber, low balance and a round shape, with 3K carbon. According to Royal Padel, a 38 mm profile and a weight to choose between 360 and 380 g.
Royal Padel 36 Aniversario Poly 2026
REF 206716 · EAN 8436614013594- Brand: Royal Padel
- Model: 36 Aniversario Poly
- Shape: Teardrop
- Balance: Low
- Rubber: Soft Poly
- Official weight: 360-380 g
Teardrop shape with low balance and Soft Poly rubber. Royal Padel lists it at 360 to 380 g with a 38 mm profile.
Royal Padel Whip Poly 2026
REF 206718 · EAN 8436614013563- Brand: Royal Padel
- Model: Whip Poly
- Shape: Round
- Balance: Low
- Rubber: Soft Poly
- Official weight: 360-380 g
Round, low balance and Soft Poly rubber. DMND Spin rough surface and a carbon frame; Royal Padel gives it as 360-380 g.
Royal Padel M27 Ultra Soft 2026
REF 223141 · EAN 0727373346473- Brand: Royal Padel
- Model: M27 Ultra Soft
- Shape: Round
- Balance: Medium
- Rubber: Ultra Soft
Ultra Soft rubber and medium balance. The sheet presents it with maximum joint protection; it does not state its weight either.
Royal Padel Whip Extreme 2026
REF 206720 · EAN 8436614013587- Brand: Royal Padel
- Model: Whip Extreme
- Shape: Teardrop
- Balance: High
- Rubber: Soft Poly
- Official weight: 360-380 g
Soft Poly rubber, but with high balance: it is the most demanding on the elbow of the six and not the first we recommend. It has Shock Absorption and Double Stop. Royal Padel gives it as 360-380 g.
Comparison of the six Royal Padel rackets ↑ index
| Racket | Shape and balance | Rubber | Weight (brand) |
|---|---|---|---|
 M27 Light | Round · low balance | Soft Poly | 350-365 g |
 M27 Poly | Round · low balance | Soft Poly | 360-380 g |
 36 Aniversario Poly | Teardrop · low balance | Soft Poly | 360-380 g |
 Whip Poly | Round · low balance | Soft Poly | 360-380 g |
 M27 Ultra Soft | Round · medium balance | Ultra Soft | Not stated |
 Whip Extreme | Teardrop · high balance | Soft Poly | 360-380 g |
Our customers ask: elbow pain and rackets ↑ index
At our shop in La Nucía, three counter questions keep coming up about elbow pain and the racket. These are the answers we give.
«Should I buy a new racket or start by changing the overgrip?» Start with the simplest fix: an overgrip in good condition makes you grip the racket less tightly. If you still feel the vibration in your elbow, look at a soft-rubber, low-balance racket, and if the pain stays, see a doctor or physiotherapist first.
«The softer, the better for my elbow?» Not always: the rubber helps, but balance and weight count too. The M27 Ultra Soft, for example, has Ultra Soft rubber but medium balance; the M27 Light combines soft rubber with the lowest weight of those that state one (350-365 g according to Royal Padel). Hold two in your hand and keep the one that feels most comfortable.
«Can I hold the rackets in my hand before deciding?» It is the most useful step, and at our shop in La Nucía you can do it with the ones we have there; if you message us on WhatsApp with your case, we will tell you which of the six we have in stock.
FAQs about the racket for tennis elbow ↑ index
Which padel racket is best for tennis elbow?
There is no single best for everyone: look for soft rubber, low balance and moderate weight. Of the six on the list, the M27 Light is the lightest of those that state a weight, according to Royal Padel (350-365 g); the one that really suits you is the one that feels best in your hand.
Does a soft racket cure tennis elbow?
No. A soft racket can help you avoid making it worse, but it does not treat the injury. If the pain stays, see a doctor or physiotherapist.
Is a low balance better with tennis elbow?
In general yes: with a low balance the racket moves with less effort from the forearm. A high balance demands more from the arm, so try it first; the Whip Extreme is the high-balance one on the list.
How much should a racket weigh for tennis elbow?
There is no medical figure. Royal Padel lists 350-365 g for the M27 Light and 360-380 g for the M27 Poly and the 36th Anniversary Poly. Less weight tires the forearm less, but what matters most is how it feels in your hand.
How long does tennis elbow take to go away?
According to the NHS, it usually improves with rest in a few weeks, although it can sometimes last longer, even over a year. If it does not improve, see a doctor.
Can I keep playing padel with tennis elbow?
That decision is for your doctor or physiotherapist. If you do play, use a racket that does not add punishment and warm up first.
Glossary: the racket for tennis elbow ↑ index
Our verdict: the racket for tennis elbow ↑ index
If you keep one idea, make it this: with tennis elbow, the racket helps you avoid adding punishment, but it does not cure. Choose soft rubber, low balance and a weight that feels comfortable, and see a professional if the pain does not go away.
Of these Royal Padel rackets we have only included the data given by the brand and the shop’s product pages: if a figure does not appear, we do not invent it.
We have been at this since 2003 and the conclusion does not change: the right racket is the one you do not notice, and with pain that does not ease, a professional comes first.
We ship to the United Kingdom from our shop in La Nucía (Alicante, Spain); as the UK is outside the EU, there is a minimum order and the parcel may carry import duties or taxes on arrival. Costs and delivery times are on our shipping page.
Related guides on tennis elbow and rackets ↑ index
For each specific question we have a separate guide:
The best padel rackets for tennis elbow with power — If you want more punch without punishing the elbow.
Soft vs hard rackets in preventing tennis elbow — The difference between soft and hard rubber, explained.
The best racket core for players with a history of tennis elbow — Which core suits you if you have had trouble before.
