Padel Rackets for Women
Quick Answer
Padel rackets for women are usually lighter, softer-faced editions of existing frames. The Bullpadel Vertex 05 Woman 2026 drops from the standard Vertex 05's 365 - 375 g to 350 - 360 g and swaps the 12K face for Fibrix. For newer players, the PUMA Nova Pro WMN, a 360 g teardrop at $119, is the easier start.
- Best for: women, juniors and any player who wants a quicker, kinder frame
- Top pick: Bullpadel Vertex 05 Woman 2026, diamond, 350 - 360 g, low balance, $339
- Value pick: Bullpadel Vertex 04 Woman 2024, diamond, 345 - 360 g, high balance, $249
Key Takeaways
- This collection groups every frame with "Woman" or "WMN" in its name. The lighter unlabelled frames are listed below the grid.
- The shape stays, the weight drops. A Vertex Woman is still a diamond. Expect roughly 15 g less than the standard version.
- Faces get softer. Bullpadel uses Fibrix, a fiberglass and carbon blend, on its Woman editions.
- Balance can change too. The 2026 Vertex Woman lists a low balance, while the 2024 version lists high.
- Anyone can use them. I lend these frames to men recovering from injury and to teenage players.
Quick Links
- What is in the padel rackets for women collection
- Woman vs standard: what changes
- A fitting evening with a women's league team
- Lighter frames beyond the Woman label
- How to choose
- Where to buy
What Is in the Padel Rackets for Women Collection
The grid above shows every frame we stock with Woman or WMN in its name. At the moment that means three Bullpadel Vertex Woman editions and one PUMA frame. Here is how they differ.
The Bullpadel Vertex 05 Woman 2026 ($339) is the current model. Diamond, 350 - 360 g, low balance, Fibrix face, MultiEVA medium core, rated improver to competition. The low balance is the big news. It makes the frame noticeably quicker at the net than earlier Woman editions.
The Bullpadel Vertex 04 Woman 2024 ($249) is the previous generation. It lists 345 - 360 g with a high balance and a Fibrix face, rated for competition. It hits harder in the head and asks for a faster swing. At $90 less than the 2026 model, it is the best mid price Woman frame we carry.
The Bullpadel Vertex 05 Woman Miami 2026 ($339) is a special design of the 2026 Woman. Bullpadel describes it as the same idea, a diamond tuned for a lighter, faster swing, and includes a racket cover. It does not publish a separate spec sheet, so compare it with the standard Vertex 05 Woman above.
The PUMA Nova Pro WMN ($119) is the budget option: teardrop, 360 g, medium balance, fiberglass face, rated intermediate. It is the frame I recommend most to women in their first or second season.
For a buying guide that also covers the Pearl and the Babolat and NOX options, read my best padel racket for women guide.
Woman vs Standard: What Actually Changes
The easiest way to understand padel rackets for women is to put each one next to its standard version. All figures come from the manufacturer specification sheets.
| Racket | Weight | Balance | Face | Core | Player level | Price at Padelnox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullpadel Vertex 05 2026 | 365 - 375 g | Medium | 12K carbon fiber XT | MultiEVA, medium | Improver to competition | $339 |
| Bullpadel Vertex 05 Woman 2026 | 350 - 360 g | Low | Fibrix (fiberglass and carbon fiber) | MultiEVA, medium | Improver to competition | $339 |
| Bullpadel Vertex 04 2024 | 365 - 375 g | High | 12K carbon fiber XT | MultiEVA, medium | Competition | $239 |
| Bullpadel Vertex 04 Woman 2024 | 345 - 360 g | High | Fibrix | MultiEVA, Adaptia, medium | Competition | $249 |
| PUMA Nova Pro WMN | 360 g | Medium | Fiberglass | EVA | Intermediate | $119 |
Three patterns stand out. First, the Woman editions lose 15 g at the top of the listed range and 15 to 20 g at the bottom. Second, the stiff 12K carbon face is replaced with Fibrix, which gives easier depth at slower swing speeds. Third, the 2026 generation also lowers the balance, which the 2024 generation did not. If you like a heavier head, the 2024 Woman may suit you better, even though it is older. The standard frames are the Bullpadel Vertex 05 2026 ($339) and the Bullpadel Vertex 04 2024 ($239), and my Vertex 05 review and Vertex 04 review go deeper on each.
A Fitting Evening With a Women's League Team
In July a local women's league team asked me to run a racket fitting before their season. Eight players, ages from early twenties to late fifties, levels from second-season to strong club competitor. I brought the four frames in this collection, plus both standard Vertex models for comparison, and gave each player ten minutes on each at the net and ten off the back glass.
The strongest two players both started on the standard Vertex 05 and moved to the Vertex 05 Woman within minutes. Their smashes lost very little. Their reflex volleys got noticeably quicker. One of them said it was the first diamond she had held that did not feel "front-heavy". The low balance is doing exactly what Bullpadel says it should.
Two players with slower, fuller swings preferred the Vertex 04 Woman. The high balance gave them free power on the smash, and the Fibrix face kept the ball deep from the back. They did tire faster over the hour.
The four newer players all ended on the PUMA Nova Pro WMN. The teardrop shape forgave their off-centre contact, and at $119 it left budget for lessons. Nobody in that group was ready for a diamond, labelled Woman or not.
My notes from the evening match what I see every season. Choose padel rackets for women by level and swing first. The label only tells you where to start looking.
Lighter Frames Beyond the Woman Label
Some of the lightest frames we stock do not carry a Woman label at all. The Babolat Air Veron 2025 ($249) lists 345 - 365 g with a medium balance, a teardrop shape and a soft EVA core. The TUYO Tyro frames list 350 - 360 g for $79. And the NOX AT10 Luxury Genius 12K Alum Xtrem Lite 2026 lists 355 - 365 g for advanced players. My padel racket weight guide explains how to compare them, and the padel rackets under $150 collection gathers the budget ones.
If you are brand new, start with the beginner racket guide, because shape matters more than weight in your first season.
Shopping for a partner, or for yourself as a man? Plenty of visitors land here while comparing the best padel rackets of 2026 for men and women side by side. There is no separate men's category in padel. The standard editions are simply the heavier versions, usually listed at 360 to 375 g, and they live in the main padel rackets collection. If you are buying for a couple who play together, a standard Vertex 05 and a Vertex 05 Woman make a sensible pair: same shape and same core, so you can swap frames and still recognise the feel. The only real difference is how quickly each one moves at the net.
How to Choose From the Padel Rackets for Women
- Be honest about your level. First or second season: PUMA Nova Pro WMN. Consistent club player: a Vertex Woman.
- Pick balance by swing. Quick hands and lots of net play: Vertex 05 Woman, low balance. Fuller swing, big smash: Vertex 04 Woman, high balance.
- Check the shape step. Coming from a round frame, the teardrop PUMA is a gentler move than a diamond. See my shapes guide.
- Size the grip. Smaller hands often prefer one thin overgrip instead of two. My overgrip guide shows the wrap.
- Fit the protector last. It adds a little weight at the top, so try the frame bare first, then with the protector, before your first match.
Where to Buy Padel Rackets for Women
Padelnox sells genuine brand stock, never replicas, with 221 frames and bags in stock. Every order is inspected before dispatch and shipped tracked, free on orders over $99. Every racket over $150, including all three Vertex Woman editions, ships with a free overgrip 3-pack and frame protector. Unused items can be returned within 30 days, as the shipping and returns page sets out.
Three or more accessories save 15% automatically, as listed on the discount page. See the full Vertex line in Bullpadel Vertex, every brand in Bullpadel, or the best frames at every level in my best padel racket 2026 guide. Questions go to helppadelnox@outlook.com, and you can read how I test on my coach page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a Vertex and a Vertex Woman?
The Vertex Woman keeps the diamond shape but is lighter and softer. In 2026, the standard Vertex 05 lists 365 - 375 g with a medium balance and a 12K carbon face, while the Vertex 05 Woman lists 350 - 360 g with a low balance and a Fibrix face. Both cost $339. The Woman version is quicker at the net and gentler on the arm.
Which padel racket for women is best for beginners?
The PUMA Nova Pro WMN at $119. It is a 360 g teardrop with a medium balance and a fiberglass face, rated for intermediate players, which makes it forgiving enough for a second-season player. True first-timers can also look at the round TUYO Tyro frames at $79. Save the Vertex Woman editions until your contact is consistent, because diamonds punish off-centre hits.
Is the Vertex 04 Woman 2024 still worth buying?
Yes, if you want a harder-hitting frame at a lower price. It lists 345 - 360 g with a high balance and a Fibrix face at $249, which is $90 less than the 2026 Woman. The high balance gives more free power on the smash but makes the frame a little slower at the net. Strong players with a full swing often prefer it to the newer model.