Choosing the right padel racket is not simply a matter of selecting a men’s or women’s model. The best racket is ultimately the one that matches your strength, technique, experience and preferred style of play.
However, padel rackets designed specifically for women usually share several characteristics. They tend to be lighter, easier to manoeuvre and more comfortable through repeated swings. They may also feature a slimmer handle that provides a more secure grip for players with smaller hands.
The new Oxdog Woman Air range has been developed around these principles. It includes three distinct rackets covering casual players, developing intermediates and experienced competitors. Each model is lightweight and fast through the air, but its shape and foam create a noticeably different playing experience.
What is the difference between men’s and women’s padel rackets?
There are no official rules requiring men and women to use different padel rackets. A female player can use any model in the wider Oxdog range, just as a male player may prefer the speed and manoeuvrability of a Woman Air racket.
The difference is found in how the rackets are configured.
Many traditional performance rackets weigh between approximately 365 and 370 grams. The three Woman Air models weigh between 340 and 350 grams. Although a difference of 15 to 30 grams may not sound substantial, it becomes noticeable during quick exchanges, defensive recoveries and repeated overhead shots.
A lighter racket can be brought into position faster. This can help players react at the net, defend when under pressure and maintain racket speed over a long match. It can also reduce the effort required to generate each swing, particularly for players who find heavier or strongly head weighted rackets cumbersome.
Heavier rackets still have advantages. Their additional mass can provide stability and power through contact, especially when used by a technically strong player who can accelerate the racket comfortably. The trade off is that they can be slower to reposition and more physically demanding.
This is why the correct choice should be based on the individual player rather than gender alone.
A slimmer handle can improve comfort and control
The Woman Air rackets feature a specially developed slim handle.
A grip that is too large can make it harder to adjust the racket face, relax the hand or use the wrist naturally. It may also encourage the player to squeeze the handle more tightly than necessary.
A slimmer handle can feel more secure for players with smaller hands and makes it easier to customise the final grip size with one or more overgrips. It is far easier to build up a handle that feels too small than to reduce one that is already too large.
This feature is useful for many female players, but it can also suit juniors or any player who prefers a more compact grip.
How balance and foam affect performance
Weight is only one part of choosing a padel racket. Balance, shape and foam can completely change how two rackets of a similar weight perform.
All three Woman Air rackets use a medium balance. This keeps the weight from feeling excessively concentrated at the top of the racket and supports faster handling. The differences between the models come primarily from their shape and foam.
Soft foam generally produces a more forgiving response and helps players generate depth without an especially fast swing. Medium foam provides a firmer and more responsive feel, giving experienced players greater feedback and a more direct response during volleys, overheads and aggressive shots.
Shape also matters. A hybrid racket generally prioritises control and versatility. A drop shape creates a balanced combination of control and attacking power. A diamond shape places greater emphasis on offensive performance.
The new range uses these differences to create three clear options rather than three versions of essentially the same racket.
Pure Woman Air: control, comfort and easy playability
The Pure Woman Air is the lightest and most forgiving racket in the new collection.
At 340 grams, it is exceptionally easy to move and position. Its hybrid shape provides a stable, controlled response, while the soft foam helps the ball leave the racket without requiring an aggressive swing.
The medium balance keeps the Pure Woman Air manageable during defensive exchanges and fast rallies. Its sandy surface improves contact with the ball, supporting spin and precision when playing controlled volleys, lobs and angled shots.
This is the best option in the range for casual and intermediate players who prioritise comfort, control and confidence. It will particularly suit newer players purchasing their first quality padel racket or players who have found heavier performance models tiring or difficult to control.
The forgiving response does not mean it is only suitable for beginners. More experienced players who build points through placement, defence and consistency may also appreciate its speed and comfortable feel.
Weight: 340 grams
Shape: Hybrid
Balance: Medium
Foam: Soft
Recommended level: Casual to intermediate
Hyper Woman Air 2.0: the versatile all court option
The Hyper Woman Air 2.0 sits in the middle of the range and offers the most balanced combination of control and power.
Its drop shape provides more attacking potential than the Pure Woman Air while retaining a generous and predictable hitting area. At 345 grams, it remains extremely quick through the air and easy to reposition during rapid exchanges.
The medium foam creates a more responsive feel than the Pure Woman Air. This gives intermediate and advanced players stronger feedback through contact and greater confidence when accelerating volleys, bandejas and overhead shots.
Its medium balance helps preserve stability without making the racket feel slow or overly demanding. The sandy surface also supports spin and accuracy, whether defending from the back of the court or applying pressure at the net.
The Hyper Woman Air 2.0 is the natural choice for a versatile player who does not want to be defined solely as an attacker or defender. It provides enough control to construct points and enough response to finish them.
Weight: 345 grams
Shape: Drop
Balance: Medium
Foam: Medium
Recommended level: Intermediate to advanced
Ultimate Woman Air: lightweight attacking performance
The Ultimate Woman Air is the most attack focused racket in the women’s collection.
Its diamond shape provides additional offensive potential, but Oxdog has paired that shape with a manageable medium balance rather than an excessively top heavy configuration. The result is a racket that supports aggressive play while remaining fast and comfortable to manoeuvre.
At 350 grams, it is the heaviest of the three Woman Air models, although it remains considerably lighter than many conventional performance rackets. Its medium foam supplies a responsive and stable feel without moving into the demanding hardness found in some professional power models.
The diamond shape rewards confident volleys, overheads and attacking shots. Meanwhile, the lighter overall construction helps the player prepare quickly and maintain racket speed during fast exchanges.
This makes the Ultimate Woman Air suitable for intermediate and advanced players who want more attacking performance without sacrificing the handling advantages of a lightweight racket.
Weight: 350 grams
Shape: Diamond
Balance: Medium
Foam: Medium
Recommended level: Intermediate to advanced
Oxdog technology throughout the range
Although the three rackets offer different playing characteristics, they share the core technologies found throughout Oxdog’s premium padel collection.
HES Carbon is designed to provide a reactive response, efficient energy transfer and long term durability. PowerRibs are integrated into the frame to support power, stability and vibration management.
The DSH Double Size Holes pattern is designed to improve playability when contact occurs outside the central sweet spot. This can help maintain a more predictable response during defensive shots and hurried exchanges.
Vibradamp uses silicone inserts beneath the grip to help reduce vibration and improve comfort. Each racket also includes Oxdog’s Racket Balance System, allowing the player to adjust the racket’s weight and balance by removing the eight gram component from the cap.
These features mean that choosing a lighter racket does not require stepping away from the technology or premium construction found elsewhere in the Oxdog range.
Which Oxdog women’s padel racket should you choose?
Choose the Pure Woman Air if your priority is comfort, control and forgiving playability. Its light weight, soft foam and hybrid shape make it the easiest racket in the collection to use.
Choose the Hyper Woman Air 2.0 if you want the most versatile option. Its drop shape and medium foam create an excellent balance of control, stability and usable power for an all court game.
Choose the Ultimate Woman Air if you are an experienced or developing attacking player. Its diamond shape provides greater offensive potential while its manageable weight and medium balance preserve speed and manoeuvrability.
The important question is not simply whether a racket is labelled for men or women. It is whether its weight, grip, balance, shape and response allow you to play confidently for an entire match.
With three distinct models spanning control, versatility and attacking performance, the new Oxdog Woman Air range gives players the freedom to choose a lightweight racket without compromising on technology, quality or ambition.
Discover the new Woman Air range through Oxdog Australia and find the racket that best matches your game.