Keep a padel racket clean, dry and protected between sessions. Wipe it gently, let the grip dry before closing the bag, and store it indoors away from direct heat. Care can reduce avoidable damage, but it cannot promise a fixed service life.
After each session
- Remove loose grit gently before wiping the face or frame. Rubbing trapped sand across the finish can mark it.
- Use a soft cloth, lightly dampened if needed. Do not soak the racket or push water into the holes.
- Wipe away remaining moisture and leave the racket and grip to dry naturally.
- Keep it separate from wet clothing before placing it in its cover.
Aggressive cleaners, solvents, abrasive pads and polishing compounds are poor choices for a painted racket. Keep the routine simple. Do not use a radiator, hairdryer or hot water to speed up drying.
Store it somewhere you would keep sporting equipment
A dry indoor shelf is preferable to a parked car, a damp shed or prolonged direct sun. A cover protects the surface in normal transport; it does not make the racket immune to extreme storage conditions. Do not assume an ordinary cover provides thermal protection.
For travel, avoid crushing the face under heavy items and protect the frame from hard objects in the bag. Check airline baggage rules before travelling with a racket. Our cold-weather guide covers the difference between conditions during play and storage afterwards.
Check the grip and wrist cord
Replace an overgrip when it becomes slippery, damaged or no longer feels secure. How often that happens depends on use and conditions; there is no single replacement calendar for everyone.
Before play, inspect the wrist cord and its attachment. Do not use a racket with a damaged safety cord until it has been properly assessed or repaired. For fit and setup, see our grip guide. Extra layers also add weight, so keep track of changes when comparing rackets.
A cosmetic mark or something to investigate?
Small surface marks can occur during normal play. A crack, loose part, damaged cord or a sudden unexplained change after an impact deserves closer attention. Stop using a racket that appears structurally damaged and ask the manufacturer or seller to assess it. A photograph alone may not establish what is happening inside.
Do not drill, sand, fill or repaint suspected damage as a repair. Record when you noticed it, what happened beforehand and where it is visible. Clear photographs and proof of purchase help the service team assess the next step.
Service life and warranty are different
No honest maintenance guide can promise every racket will last a particular number of months. Use, impacts, storage and the individual product all matter. A change in how the ball comes off the face can also involve the balls, conditions or grip, so do not diagnose a worn core from feel alone.
Eterna’s two-year warranty covers manufacturing defects, including on personalised rackets. Ordinary wear and damage from misuse, accidents or unsuitable storage are excluded under the published terms. Keep your purchase record and contact Eterna before attempting a repair.
