The best place to buy a padel racket in the UK for most players is Padel Nuestro or Padel Market, and which one depends on the price. Padel Nuestro has the biggest range, with more than 3,000 padel products, and the lowest sticker prices we found, but it prices in euros and an order over £135 can bring a 20% import VAT bill at the door. Padel Market includes UK taxes, so in October 2026 the NOX AT10 Genius 18K Alum 2026 was £205.99 plus £8 shipping with nothing more to pay. PadelDogs suits boutique brands, and Decathlon is the cheapest way in. Last updated: October 2026.
Links to retailers on this page are affiliate links. If you buy through them, Padeli may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It never affects which products we recommend or how.
Not sure which racket suits you? Our free Racket Genie asks five questions about how you play and picks three rackets, with live prices from the shops that deliver to you.
How to choose where to buy a padel racket in the UK
Where you buy a padel racket in the UK comes down to three things: the price you actually pay once tax is added, how fast it arrives and how easy it is to send back. This page answers which shop to use; for which racket, start with our best padel rackets guide.
- The £135 VAT rule. At £135 or less the seller charges UK VAT at checkout. Above £135 you can owe 20% VAT to the courier, unless the shop includes UK taxes in its price, as Padel Market does.
- Sticker price or landed price. Spanish shops are often cheaper on the sticker price, but a VAT bill can wipe out the saving on a premium racket.
- Returns. Windows run from 14 days at Padel Market to 365 days at Decathlon for members, and who pays the postage varies.
UK padel racket shops at a glance
| Shop | Ships from | UK delivery, October 2026 | Returns | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padel Nuestro | Murcia, Spain | Free from £170, otherwise £6.95 or £12.95 | 14 business days in its terms | The biggest range and the lowest sticker prices |
| Padel Market | Not disclosed | £8 per racket, UK taxes included | 14 days | No customs bill on delivery |
| Padel Iberico | Molina de Segura, Murcia | €17.95 per racket outside the EU | 60 days, but you pay return shipping and customs | Spanish brands you rarely see in the UK |
| Ofertas de Padel | Spain | €14.95 under €100, €7.95 up to €199, free from €200 | Up to 30 calendar days | Discounted rackets |
| PadelDogs | UK-only shop | Free Royal Mail Tracked 24 on every racket | 30 days, postage deducted | Boutique rackets |
| Decathlon | UK stores | Free click and collect | 365 days for members, 30 days otherwise | A cheap racket you can pick up today |
1. Padel Nuestro, best for range and low sticker prices
Padel Nuestro has the biggest range here, with more than 3,000 padel products, and it had the lowest sticker price on every racket we compared in October 2026. It is based in Alcantarilla, Murcia, has more than 60 stores in Europe and has opened a store in Manchester.
It sets its prices in euros and converts them, so the pound price moves a little with the exchange rate, and customs costs fall on you. Delivery is £12.95 under £85, £6.95 up to £169 and free from £170, and its product pages quote 3 to 5 working days.
Padel Nuestro advertises 30-day returns, but its terms say 14 business days with you paying the return postage, so plan on the shorter window.
Who it is for: buyers who know which racket they want, want the widest choice and are spending under £135, or are happy to pay import VAT on a premium racket.
2. Padel Market, best for no customs bill
Padel Market is the shop to use if you want the price you see to be the price you pay. Its UK prices include import duties and taxes, so nothing is due when the courier arrives, and it lists more than 350 rackets from 16 brands including adidas, Bullpadel, HEAD, NOX and Wilson.
Shipping a racket costs £8 and takes 3 to 5 working days. Returns run 14 days at your cost unless the racket is faulty or the shop made a mistake.
On a premium racket it often works out cheaper than a Spanish shop with a lower sticker price. The HEAD Extreme Pro 2026 was £215.99 here in October 2026, £223.99 with shipping, against £213.04 at Padel Nuestro before any VAT bill.
Who it is for: anyone spending more than £135 who does not want a VAT charge on delivery.
3. Padel Iberico, best for Spanish brands
Padel Iberico, based in Molina de Segura near Murcia, stocks a deep range of Spanish brands that UK shops rarely carry, including Black Crown, Enebe, Siux, StarVie, Varlion and Vibor-A, alongside the big names. In October 2026 it had the NOX AT10 Luxury Genius 18K Alum 2026 at €229.95.
Racket shipping outside the EU is €17.95 and takes about 3 to 5 working days, and customs costs are not included. It offers 60-day returns, but from the UK you pay all the shipping and customs and none of it is refunded.
Who it is for: players chasing a Spanish brand they cannot find in the UK.
4. Ofertas de Padel, best for discounted rackets
Ofertas de Padel is a large Spanish padel shop, and as the name suggests it leans on discounts. In October 2026 it had the Akkeron Black Poseidon at €119.95, down from €349.95, and it stocks Bullpadel, StarVie, ASICS, Vibor-A, Siux, NOX, adidas, HEAD and Varlion alongside smaller brands such as Akkeron and Orygen.
Delivery to the UK costs €14.95 under €100, €7.95 from €100 to €199 and nothing from €200, and takes 5 to 7 days. Prices are in euros and customs charges are yours to pay, so the £135 VAT rule applies as it does to Padel Nuestro. Its returns page promises up to 30 calendar days from delivery.
Who it is for: bargain hunters, and anyone whose racket has sold out at Padel Nuestro.
5. PadelDogs, best for boutique rackets
PadelDogs is a small UK-only shop selling boutique rackets from Cork Padel, Varlion, Royal Padel, Shooter Padel and Padelsmith. Every racket ships free by Royal Mail Tracked 24, and returns run 30 days with the postage taken off your refund.
It is not the place for a mainstream NOX or Bullpadel. In October 2026 its in-stock rackets ran from £200 for the Royal Padel M27 R Ace 25 and the Shooter Stealth 2025 to £490 for the Cork Padel Extreme Black II.
Who it is for: players who want something few people at their club will have, delivered fast from inside the UK.
6. Decathlon, best for a cheap racket you can pick up today
Decathlon is the cheapest way into padel. Its own Kuikma rackets ran from £24.99 for the PR Open to £149.99 for the Hybrid Pro Coki Nieto in October 2026, and you can pick one up in store the same day.
Returns are generous: 365 days for Decathlon members and 30 days for everyone else. Standard click and collect is free, while free home delivery was on hold in October 2026.
Who it is for: beginners and casual players who want a racket this week without spending much. For more budget picks, see our cheap padel rackets guide.
Same racket, different shop, UK prices compared
Padel Nuestro had the lower sticker price on every racket we compared, but the gap is small enough that import VAT usually reverses it on a premium racket.
| Racket | Padel Nuestro | Padel Market |
|---|---|---|
| NOX AT10 Genius 18K Alum 2026 | £194.43 | £205.99 |
| Bullpadel Vertex 05 2026 | £169.07 | £188.99 |
| HEAD Extreme Pro 2026 | £213.04 | £215.99 |
| adidas Metalbone Carbon 2026 | £143.70 | Not listed |
An older model is the bigger saving
Buying last season’s version of a racket saves more than switching shops. In October 2026 Padel Market had the NOX AT10 Genius 18K 2024 at £148.99, against £205.99 for the 2026 model in the same shop.
Do you pay customs or VAT on a padel racket from Spain?
Whether you pay VAT on a padel racket from Spain depends on the order value. Under GOV.UK rules on goods sent from abroad, at £135 or less the seller charges UK VAT at the point of sale and there is no customs duty on non-excise goods. Over £135, you pay VAT at 20% to the delivery company before delivery or on collection, and duty depends on the goods and where they were made.
- Padel Market: UK duties and taxes included in the price.
- Padel Nuestro: customs costs paid by you; prices set in euros and converted to pounds.
- Padel Iberico: customs not included, and none refunded if you send a racket back.
- Ofertas de Padel: customs charges paid by you on delivery.
- PadelDogs and Decathlon: UK shops, so there is no import VAT to pay.
Most premium rackets cost more than £135, so on those the shop that includes UK taxes is usually the cheaper one once the racket is in your hands.
Can you buy padel rackets on the high street?
You can, but the choice of shops with a counter is narrow. Decathlon has the most stores and stocks its own Kuikma range, and Padel Nuestro has a store in Manchester, although its site gives no address.
Where to buy padel rackets FAQ
Where can I buy padel rackets in the UK?
Online, Padel Nuestro has the biggest range and Padel Market includes UK taxes in its prices, while Padel Iberico covers Spanish brands, Ofertas de Padel runs deep discounts and PadelDogs sells boutique rackets from inside the UK. In person, Decathlon stocks its own Kuikma rackets and Padel Nuestro has a store in Manchester.
What is the best online padel shop in the UK?
For most players it is Padel Nuestro or Padel Market. Padel Nuestro had the lowest sticker prices we found in October 2026 and more than 3,000 padel products, but an order over £135 can bring import VAT. Padel Market includes UK taxes, so it is often cheaper on a premium racket once that VAT is counted.
Do I have to pay customs or VAT when buying a padel racket from a Spanish or EU shop?
At £135 or less, the seller charges UK VAT at checkout. Over £135, you pay 20% VAT to the delivery company before delivery or on collection, and duty depends on the goods and where they were made. Padel Market includes UK taxes; Padel Nuestro and Padel Iberico leave customs costs to you.
Is it cheaper to buy padel rackets in Spain than in the UK?
Sometimes, on the sticker price. In October 2026 Padel Nuestro had the HEAD Extreme Pro 2026 at £213.04 against £215.99 at Padel Market, but Padel Market includes UK taxes, so a 20% VAT bill on the Padel Nuestro order would make it the dearer of the two.
Which padel shop has the longest returns window?
Decathlon gives members 365 days and everyone else 30. Padel Iberico offers 60 days, but from the UK you pay all the shipping and customs. Ofertas de Padel promises up to 30 calendar days, PadelDogs 30 days, Padel Market 14 days and Padel Nuestro 14 business days in its terms.
Where can I buy a cheap padel racket in the UK?
Decathlon is the cheapest place to start. Its Kuikma rackets ran from £24.99 for the PR Open to £149.99 for the Hybrid Pro Coki Nieto in October 2026, and you can collect one in store.
