The Pickleball Paddle Babolat RNGD is
lightweight and well-balanced, making it easy to use from the very first stroke. It delivers
good ball control and helps you hit accurate shots without unnecessary extra effort. The
comfortable handle feels good in your hand and doesn’t slide around, making for a fun game, even if it goes on a little longer than planned. Suitable for
beginners and advanced players looking to play with confidence and enjoy every game.
A lighter racket for fast hands at the net
The Pickleball Paddle Babolat RNGD weighs a mere 220 g. A lighter racket allows you to react faster, which is especially vital at the net, where every split-second counts.
The lighter weight also puts less strain on your wrists during longer matches. But also bear in mind that a lighter racket won’t give you as much power as a heavier model. If you rely on quick rallies and technique more than power, a lightweight racket will suit you.
A thinner core for more powerful shots
The Babolat RNGD has a core thickness of 14 mm. The thinner the racket, the faster the ball bounces off the surface. Your shots will therefore have more power and speed.
A thinner racket also gives you more feedback in your hand, meaning can feel every shot better. The sweet spot is slightly smaller, which requires a more precise technique. Opt for a thin racket if you like to put pressure on your opponent with powerful shots from the back of the court.
The largest hitting area for maximum tolerance
The Pickleball Paddle Babolat RNGD has a wide head shape (oversize). A wide head gives you the largest hitting area of all the shapes and thus the biggest sweet spot. You don’t have to hit the ball right in the centre for it to be a decent contact.
The oversize shape is a great choice for beginners, who are just developng their technique, or for players who spend most of their time at the net in doubles. A shorter head means slightly less reach, but this is less important at the net, and how comfortable it is to play with more than makes up for it.
A composite surface for softer touch and more comfortable play
The Pickleball Paddle Babolat RNGD has a composite surface. A composite is a blend of materials, typically fiberglass-based, that gives the racket a softer and more forgiving response when you make contact with the ball.
The softer surface absorbs impact better, so you have more time to control your stroke. This particularly comes to the fore with drop shots and short net rallies. Composite rackets are also more affordable, making them a popular choice for players looking for a reliable racket without the need for significant investment.
A honeycomb core that both absorbs and returns energy
The Pickleball Paddle Babolat RNGD has a core made from PP Honeycomb. Polypropylene honeycomb is the most widely used core material in pickleball rackets today and with good reason.
The honeycomb structure acts as a set of tiny air chambers which absorb vibrations when the ball is hit and then return energy back into the stroke. The result is that it feels nice in the hand and delivers a consistent response with every stroke. PP Honeycomb is also a very lightweight material, so won’t unnecessarily increase the weight of the racket. The combination of light weight, durability and balanced playing characteristics has made it the standard, used by the vast majority of manufacturers.
Fall in love with pickleball with this racket
The Pickleball Paddle Babolat RNGD is designed for beginners. If you're just starting out with pickleball, you need a racket that will forgive inaccurate shots and help you improve faster.
Beginner rackets usually have a larger sweet spot and more forgiving response, so even if you don’t hit the ball exactly in the centre, the shot will still go where you want it to go. And you don’t need to worry that you’ll soon outgrow it. A good beginner racket should guide you through your first months on the court and give you the opportunity to build your technique without causing unnecessary frustration.
