01/04/2026
Unlike tennis or squash, the wrist strap on a padel racket is a legal requirement under International Padel Federation (FIP) rules.
Padel rackets are solid, made of EVA foam and carbon fibre, and can weigh up to 375g. A racket flying from an unsecured hand during a smash could seriously injure another player.
In professional matches, failing to keep the strap around the wrist results in an immediate loss of the point.
Safety comes first, always keep your strap secured before every point.
Source:https://www.padelfip.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/FIP_Rules-of-Padel.pdf
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