Raquex Launches New Padel Racquets with Ben Phillips Sponsorship

UK-based sports brand Raquex is celebrating the summer in true sporting style with the launch of a brand new range of padel racquets, marking one of its most ambitious product releases to date. To coincide with the launch, Raquex is now an official sponsor of Britain’s Junior Number 1, Ben Phillips.

With padel rapidly rising in popularity across the country, Raquex is stepping up to deliver high-performance equipment for players of all skill levels. The new collection includes three expertly engineered models – Eclipse, Excel, and Phillips’ new competitive racquet, Elite – each designed to help players feel confident, capable, and competitive on court, depending on their personal play style.

All three racquets share the same cutting-edge carbon technology that underpins the Raquex approach to product design, with varying grades for rigidity and durability. Each frame is crafted from high-grade carbon fibre using Raquex’s unique Twin Tube construction; an innovative system that injects air into the frame from two points at the same time, resulting in a more balanced, evenly moulded structure. This not only improves durability, but also enhances feel, power and consistency.

Add to that the brand’s ImpactCore EVA 15 foam, which absorbs shock and optimises energy return, and the result is a collection that delivers exceptional control, comfort, and responsiveness, right from the very first serve.

For Raquex founder Olly Rose, a former county squash player, the importance of quality equipment is personal. “When you’ve played at a competitive level, you understand how much difference the right gear can make, especially when you’re trying to improve,” he said.

We created this padel range because we want everyone, whether they’re seasoned players or just starting out, to have access to exceptional products designed to help them boost their skills, all while having fun. With padel becoming more popular, we knew this was the perfect time for us to step forward with something special.”

And it really is the right time. Padel is enjoying a huge surge in popularity across the UK. According to the Lawn Tennis Association, the number of Brits playing padel at least once a year has rocketed from 129,000 at the end of 2023 to over 400,000 just a year later.

Played on a smaller, enclosed court, the game is fast paced, highly social, and easy to pick up, making it ideal for mixed ability groups and a wide range of ages. As court numbers continue to climb across the country, so too does the appetite for equipment that helps players enjoy the game to the fullest and helps them develop their talents.

That spirit of accessibility is exactly what inspired the Raquex range. The Eclipse is built for beginners and developing players who want to focus on technique and control without being overwhelmed by weight or power.

The Excel, aimed at intermediate players, offers a versatile teardrop shape and a balanced 12K carbon frame for responsive, accurate shot-making.

At the top of the range, the Elite caters to advanced players seeking maximum impact, with its diamond shape, 18K carbon frame, and elite-level performance.

Whether you’re stepping onto the court for the first time or chasing competitive goals, Raquex has created a racquet designed to match your game and skill level. The full collection is available now, exclusively at raquex.com.