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Harder rackets allow more precision due to their linear ball output
An americano is a style of brief padel tournament with frequent opponent (and sometimes partner) changes
"All" is used to report a tied score with the phrasing, "[score] all"
The aerial game - or juego aereo - is a name for padel's overhead shots
Carbon fiber is a widely-used material in padel racket construction due to its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio
Padel racket cores are made with Ethyl-vinyl acetate (EVA) and polyethylene
Racket weight and balance determines its maneuverability
Hard, high balance padel rackets are the most powerful
This technique uses the wrist and forearm to hit the ball with a steep angle toward the ground on the opponent's' side of the court
A racket's sweet spot is the best spot to make contact with the ball for most reliable performance and least vibrations
Smashes are a very important part of the game
A rulo is a soft overhead shot targeting the side fence or the side glass
Roughness refers to various techniques used in padel racket construction to improve spin.
Topspin is not used as much in padel as it is in tennis - it is common in chiquitas and kick smashes.
"Willy" is a name for an in between the legs shots
A vibora is an aggressive overhead shot with side spin
Soft rackets are preferred for their playability and comfort. Hard rackets are difficult to play with but offer more power and control.
A padel racket's balance is measured upwards from the handle - a high balance racket is more powerful, low balance is easier to maneuver.
The pole effect refers to when a racket wobbles on its vertical axis.