Most padel rackets look alike from two metres away. An engraved one doesn't — it answers a question before anyone asks it: whose is this.
At Eterna, engraving is applied by laser, one racket at a time, in four placements — from $60. You see a visual mock-up by email before any work begins, and the engraving adds two working days to your order. It sits on the surface of the frame, so the structure of the racket — and its two-year warranty — remain untouched. Tracked delivery is included worldwide.
This guide covers what can be engraved, where, what it costs, and what to know before you order.
Why Engrave a Racket.
Three reasons come up again and again.
The first is ownership. Court bags fill up; rackets get borrowed, swapped, left behind. A name on the frame settles the matter quietly.
The second is the gift. A racket is already a generous present — engraved, it becomes a personal one. Initials for a birthday. A date for a wedding. A word only two people understand. It is the difference between giving someone equipment and giving them something made for them.
The third is the occasion that involves more than one racket: a company, a club, a tournament. That is its own discipline — more on it below.
What Can Be Engraved.
Text: names, initials, dates, short phrases. Latin letters, numerals and simple punctuation, up to 15 characters — the Wings hold 8. Enough for Alexander, M.C. · 2026, or Match point.
Beyond text — a logo, a crest, a line of artwork — there is the Atelier track. Describe the idea; a mock-up follows within one business day, and work begins only on your approval.
The Four Placements.
| Placement | Characters | Price |
|---|---|---|
| The Signature | up to 15 | $90 |
| The Crown | up to 15 | $60 |
| The Wing — left | up to 8 | $60 |
| The Wing — right | up to 8 | $60 |
Placements can be combined. Each racket page shows a live preview of your text on the actual frame, so what you approve is what arrives.
How It Works.
Choose a racket and your placements, type the text, and check out. A visual mock-up follows by email. Once you approve it, the engraving is applied — allow two additional working days — and the racket ships with tracking, delivery included.
The mock-up step exists for a simple reason: engraving is permanent, and personalised pieces cannot be returned. Nothing is engraved until you have seen it and said yes.
Does It Change the Racket.
No. The laser works on the surface of the frame; it does not touch the carbon structure, the core, or the balance. The racket plays exactly as it did before — and the two-year warranty applies in full.
Permanence cuts both ways: the engraving cannot be removed. Choose words you can live with. In our experience, people do — a name rarely goes out of style.
For Companies and Clubs.
An engraved racket makes an unusual corporate gift precisely because nobody expects it — and nobody throws it away. We work with teams, partners and clubs from ten rackets, with the same rule as always: a mock-up before production, engraving only on approval. Details are on our corporate gifts page.
For one racket meant as a gift, there is also the gift box — the quiet way to hand it over.
Questions, Answered.
How long does engraving take?
Two additional working days after you approve the mock-up, plus the usual delivery time for your region.
Can the engraving be removed or changed later?
No. Laser engraving is permanent. This is why every order includes a mock-up for approval before work begins.
Does engraving void the warranty?
No. The engraving sits on the surface and does not affect the structure. The two-year warranty applies in full.
What characters can I use?
Latin letters, numerals and simple punctuation — up to 15 characters, or 8 on the Wings.
Can I engrave a logo or artwork?
Yes, through the Atelier track. Send the idea; a mock-up follows within one business day.
The engraving studio, with every placement and a live preview, is here: Personalisation. The rackets themselves — 3K, 12K and 18K carbon — are where most people start.