Padelsmith #1 Review: British Handmade Padel Racket Tested by Coach Gabo Loredo
The Padelsmith #1 is a single flagship padel racket, designed in Britain and handmade in Andalucia. In this review, Coach Gabo Loredo puts it through a full on court test, covering feel, balance, power, control and who the racket suits.
Who is Coach Gabo Loredo
Gabo Loredo is a former international tennis player turned padel coach. He is head coach of the Swedish and Finnish national padel teams and co founder of Tasty Padel in Stockholm, and one of the most respected technical voices in international padel.
What is the Padelsmith #1
The Padelsmith #1 is designed in Britain and handcrafted in Andalucia in small runs from premium European materials.
- Hand shaped diamond silhouette for optimised balance and confident attacking play
- Hand layered Kevlar frame for impact resistance through intense rallies
- European 12k carbon fibre for a crisper response and precise contact
- Finely embossed 3D textured surface for grip on the ball and greater control
It is built for players who want power, control and comfort in one racket, with a diamond shape that supports an assertive, attacking style of play while staying stable through fast exchanges.
What the review covers
In the video above, Gabo works through his first impressions, the build and feel of the racket in hand, a full on court test, and his verdict on who it is for.
Frequently asked questions
Who makes Padelsmith rackets?
Padelsmith is a British padel brand. The Padelsmith #1 is designed in Britain and handmade in Andalucia, Spain, in small runs from premium European materials.
Where is the Padelsmith #1 made?
It is handcrafted in Andalucia in southern Spain, the traditional home of padel racket making.
Who reviewed the Padelsmith #1?
Coach Gabo Loredo, head coach of the Swedish and Finnish national padel teams and co founder of Tasty Padel in Stockholm, reviewed the racket on court in the video above.
Who is the Padelsmith #1 for?
It suits players who want power, control and comfort in one racket and an assertive, attacking style of play. The diamond shape rewards intermediate to advanced players.