Padel brand guide
Vanta
The Irish designed brand with three all-black carbon rackets, named after Vantablack.
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Rackets
Which Vanta racket is right for you?
Vanta makes three rackets. All are 38 mm thick and 455 mm long, and they differ in carbon, core, shape and balance. Vanta's racket finder points aggressive left-side players to the Pro Black and right-side control players and beginners to the One Black.
Balls and bags
What else does Vanta make?
Balls and bags
Vanta sells its own VN-Tournament balls, which it calls tournament-grade and pressurised. A tube of three was €8 when we checked, and a case of 24 tubes was €135. Vanta does not sell padel shoes.
The VN-Tour bag is a thermal racket bag that Vanta says holds up to three rackets, with backpack straps and a ventilated shoe compartment. Vanta also sells overgrips in packs of three.
Our padel ball guide
Three carbon rackets, one Irish designed range.
Players
Which pros play with Vanta?
Sponsorships as of October 2026. Players change brands often, usually at the end of the season, so we check this list each year.
Born in Barcelona, he plays on the left and was ranked 62nd by FIP when we checked. Plays the Full Black.
Buy the Full Black: €210.00 at VantaPhoto: Vanta
Irish player on the FIP world ranking, 846th when we checked. Plays the Full Black.
Buy the Full Black: €210.00 at VantaFAQ
Vanta questions, answered
Which racket does Marc Quilez use?
Vanta says Quilez plays the Full Black, a teardrop racket with 12K carbon, an EVA foam core and a medium balance. It was €210 at Vanta's shop when we checked on 3 October 2026.
Is Vanta good for beginners?
Vanta says the One Black is perfect for beginners and recreational players. It has 3K carbon, a round shape and a softer feel, and was €180 at Vanta's shop when we checked on 3 October 2026.
What is the difference between the Vanta Pro Black and Full Black?
The Pro Black has 18K carbon, a Multi EVA core, a diamond shape and a high balance, and Vanta aims it at advanced players. The Full Black has 12K carbon, a teardrop shape and a medium balance, for intermediate to advanced players. They were €250 and €210 at Vanta's shop when we checked on 3 October 2026.
Where is Vanta from?
Vanta describes its rackets as Irish designed, and its online shop lists Dublin, Ireland, as its location. It does not publish a founding year on its site.
Where can I buy Vanta padel gear in the UK?
Neither of our partner shops, Padel Nuestro and Padel Market, stocks Vanta. Vanta sells direct from its own online shop, which prices in euros and lists the UK among the countries it ships to. Its FAQ gives international standard shipping as €10. Prices on this page were checked on 3 October 2026.
Try before you buy
Test a Vanta racket at a club near you
Many clubs hire out rackets, so you can feel the difference between brands before you spend £150 or more on one.
