Introducing Bullpadel in Our Pro-Shop

The pro-shop now carries Bullpadel, a Spanish brand founded in 1995 that makes rackets, apparel, shoes and accessories, and one of the most recognised names on the professional tour. Its players include Paquito Navarro, Federico Chingotto, Martín Di Nenno, Gemma Triay and Delfi Brea.

Carbon frames and vibration-dampening technology aren't unique to Bullpadel, but the brand does them well, and the range covers every level from first racket to competition. Pricing here matches European retail, with no import markup added on top.

One honest warning before you get excited. Buying the racket your favourite professional uses will not give you their forehand. They also have their technique, their strength and about 10,000 more hours on court. The right racket for your level beats the expensive one every time, and anyone in the shop will tell you the same thing even though it costs us money.

Bullpadel joins the shop's existing Dropshot range, another well-established Spanish brand. Its Conqueror line uses a teardrop shape suited to players who hit hard and want more power behind the paddle.

Scoring devices, padel keychains, and branded apparel, alongside the usual grips, overgrips and balls.

Racket rental is from 60,000 IDR if you want to test a weight or shape before committing, and honestly you should. Rent two or three across a couple of sessions and you will learn more about what suits you than any spec sheet will tell you. If you cannot tell the difference yet, a lesson will show you what you are actually asking the racket to do.

If you have not played at all yet, don't buy anything. The beginner's guide covers what actually comes with a court booking, which is a racket and balls. Products are also available through Tokopedia, with same-day Go-Send or Grab delivery in Bali and shipping nationwide.