Balls, grips, bags and accessories
The small things that wear out first. What each one is for, what is worth paying for and what you can skip.
We compare prices for rackets and shoes every week. For the items on this page we only give price ranges, taken from Indian padel shops on 12 October 2026.
Balls
Use padel balls, not tennis balls: they have lower pressure and come off the glass slower, which keeps rallies going. They are sold in cans of three, and they start losing pressure as soon as the can is opened.
- A can of three₹500 to ₹700
- Head, Bullpadel, Adidas, Babolat, Dunlop and NOX are all sold in India. For social games any of them is fine; open a new can when the old balls stop coming back off the back wall.
- Cartons of 24 cansAround ₹14,500 to ₹17,000
- Worth it for a regular group or a club; per can it works out a little cheaper than buying single cans.
- Your old ballsFree
- Keep them. Dead balls are perfect for practising off the back glass or for a beginner's first sessions.
Grips and overgrips
The cheapest upgrade in padel. A worn, slippery grip makes you squeeze the handle, and a tight grip all session is one of the usual causes of a sore elbow. In humid weather an overgrip can go slippery within a few sessions.
- Overgrip₹120 to ₹300 each, ₹500 to ₹600 for three
- The thin layer you wrap over the handle and change often. Absorbent, dry-feel overgrips suit sweaty hands; tacky ones feel sticky and suit players who like extra hold in dry conditions. Change it when it looks shiny or stays damp.
- Replacement (base) grip₹400 to ₹850
- The thicker layer underneath, which sets the handle size and adds cushioning. Most players never change it. Many are sold for tennis and are longer than a padel handle, so you cut off the extra.
- Handle too thin?
- Add a second overgrip before buying anything else. A slightly thicker handle means you don't have to squeeze as hard.
Bags
You don't need a padel bag to start. You do need to keep your racket out of a hot car, and that is where a bag with a thermal compartment starts to earn its price.
- Padel backpackAbout ₹6,500 to ₹10,500
- Room for one or two rackets, clothes and shoes. Enough for most social players, and easier on a scooter or in the metro than a long bag.
- Racket bag (thermobag)About ₹4,500 to ₹11,000, more for pro-tour editions
- A long bag for two or more rackets, usually with a thermal racket compartment and a separate shoe pocket. Worth it if you carry more than one racket or keep your kit in the car or office during the day.
- Budget bagsFrom about ₹1,300
- Simple unbranded racket bags exist. They carry a racket fine; just don't expect thermal protection.
Accessories
Most padel accessories are optional. These are the few we think are worth knowing about.
- Wrist strapReplacement about ₹800
- Not optional: the official rules require the strap on every racket and say it must be worn around the wrist. If yours frays, replace it. In a match, a broken strap or dropped racket costs you the point.
- Frame protector tapeFrom about ₹640
- Transparent tape for the top of the frame, which takes a beating when you scoop low balls or scrape the glass. Useful on a racket you want to keep for years.
- Wristband₹200 to ₹1,000
- Stops sweat running into your hand. Cheap insurance for your overgrip on a hot evening.
- Cap and spare shirt
- For outdoor courts in Indian summer, more useful than anything in this list.
- Spin strips and roughness kits₹2,700 to ₹3,100
- Kits that add texture to the face for more spin. We'd skip them. Spin comes from technique first, and many rackets already have a rough face.