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How to choose a padel starter kit

Starting padel is simple when you have the right gear, but buying each piece separately means researching rackets, balls, grips and protectors individually — and usually overpaying. A starter kit bundles everything into one purchase at a lower price than buying each item on its own.

We offer three kits, each built around a different level of play:

• Beginner Starter Kit (€79.95) — a lightweight, round-shaped racket with a large sweet spot for maximum forgiveness, plus three balls, an overgrip and a frame protector. Ideal if you are picking up a padel racket for the first time.
• Intermediate Player Kit (€189.95) — a teardrop racket that balances control and power for players who have found their feet on court and want to step up. Comes with premium balls, grip and protector.
• Power Player Kit (€229.95) — a diamond-shaped, head-heavy racket built for attacking play, paired with pro-level balls, grip and protector. Best suited to confident players with clean technique who want maximum power on smashes and volleys.

What is included in each kit?

Every Openplay starter kit contains four items: a padel racket, a tube of three padel balls, an overgrip and a racket frame protector. These are the essentials you need for your first session — nothing more, nothing less.

Why buy a padel bundle from Openplay?

We source directly from European distributors, cutting out the middlemen that inflate prices in the Irish market. Every kit ships free across Ireland on orders over €75, and we stand behind every product we sell. Unlike generic bundles from marketplace sellers, our kits use genuine branded equipment from the same manufacturers played on the professional tour.

Not sure which level suits you? Read our best padel rackets for beginners guide, or browse the full racket collection if you would prefer to build your own setup. New to the sport entirely? Find your nearest court on our Ireland court finder.