- All 11 Cork Padel rackets: models and prices
- What makes a cork racket different?
- Kids II and Classic II: handling comes first
- The Premium range: control, versatility or attack
- Supreme IV: a firmer step for experienced players
- Extreme Black II versus Extreme Deus II
- How to choose the right Cork Padel racket
- Check weight, options and the final price
Cork Padel currently lists eleven rackets, priced from €220 to €499 on the manufacturer’s website. Kids II is aimed at younger players, while Extreme Black II and Extreme Deus II sit at the top of the range. Between them, Classic, Premium and Supreme offer different balances, levels of firmness and playing profiles.
Cork is the Portuguese brand’s signature material, but it cannot tell the whole story of how a racket plays. Head shape, core stiffness, weight and balance have a direct effect on handling. This guide compares the manufacturer’s stated specifications, explains the differences between the families and links to each individual official product page.
All 11 Cork Padel rackets: models and prices
Prices below are the official euro prices displayed on 13 October 2026, excluding custom options. Playing profiles and stiffness refer to manufacturer specifications, not measurements from our own laboratory or on-court tests.
| Model | Shape / balance | Playing profile | Brand price | Official product page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids II | Teardrop · low | Children, soft | 220 € | View model |
| Classic II | Teardrop · low | Beginner/intermediate, soft | 330 € | View model |
| Premium Woman | Hybrid · medium | Handling, medium feel | 360 € | View model |
| Premium Control III | Teardrop · low | Control, developing players | 360 € | View model |
| Premium Hybrid III | Hybrid · medium | Versatile, medium feel | 360 € | View model |
| Premium Power III | Diamond · high | Attack, medium feel | 360 € | View model |
| Supreme Control IV | Teardrop · low | Control, medium/firm | 440 € | View model |
| Supreme Hybrid IV | Hybrid · medium | All-round, medium/firm | 440 € | View model |
| Supreme Power IV | Diamond · high | Attack, medium/firm | 440 € | View model |
| Extreme Black II | Hybrid/diamond · medium/high | Advanced, firm feel | 490 € | View model |
| Extreme Deus II | Hybrid · medium | Advanced, firm feel | 499 € | View model |
These are eleven current products. The shop also carries a separate “Cork Rackets 1.0” listing of older generations, covered below rather than counted as a twelfth new racket. Model names do not change between languages.
What makes a cork racket different?
Cork Padel combines cork with carbon and different foam constructions. Its technical descriptions refer to Cork BioShield, a cork-and-foam layer intended to damp vibrations, and to Carbon Flex structures in various models. Several Premium rackets use Bio-Soft Foam, whereas Supreme and Extreme models offer firmer playing characteristics.
A racket’s vibration-damping design does not prove that it will prevent or treat tennis elbow or any other injury. Players with a sensitive arm still need to consider manageable weight, swingweight, balance and personal comfort. A controlled trial on court is a more reliable basis for a decision than a marketing promise.
In an interview shared by the brand, Cork Padel founder Nicolau Silva described the challenge of scaling its production:
The biggest challenge is growing without losing the essence of Cork Padel.
His explanation underlines the role of craftsmanship and natural materials. The same cork-based identity can nevertheless produce widely different rackets: the soft Kids II and the hard Extreme range should not be treated as equivalent.
Kids II and Classic II: handling comes first
The Kids II (€220) targets mainly children up to the age of 12. It has a teardrop head, low balance and a soft feel. Weight choices on its product page extend through junior-friendly ranges, broadly around 300 to 335 grams. Its brief is learning and control, not maximum attacking power.
The Classic II (€330) is the adult entry point. It targets beginners and intermediate players with a low balance and a comparatively soft response. A player working on consistent returns, lobs and defensive positioning has little reason to start with a more demanding Extreme racket.
The Premium range: control, versatility or attack
Three Premium III rackets are priced at €360. The Premium Control III uses a teardrop shape and low balance for players who prefer defensive control. The Premium Hybrid III uses a hybrid shape and medium balance for a more even split between defence and attack.
The Premium Power III differs more clearly. Its diamond shape and high balance suit players seeking additional weight behind attacking strokes. That distribution can feel less manoeuvrable during long rallies or quick defensive exchanges. Paying the same amount for these three models does not mean they feel the same in play.
The Premium Woman (€360) adds a hybrid option that the maker markets around lightness and speed. Its specifications indicate a medium balance and a nominal weight range around 340 to 360 grams. Players should choose it for the fit of its physical characteristics rather than assuming that racket selection is determined by gender.
Supreme IV: a firmer step for experienced players
All three Supreme IV models cost €440. Supreme Control IV has a teardrop shape and low balance, Supreme Hybrid IV uses a middle-ground hybrid profile, and Supreme Power IV pairs a diamond shape with high balance. The brand positions this family for intermediate to advanced players who can handle a medium-to-firm response.
The Premium Hybrid III versus Supreme Hybrid IV comparison is particularly useful. Both offer versatile layouts, but the latter aims at players who prefer a more solid response. An expensive upgrade will not improve a player’s game if it reduces consistency when defending or volleying.
Extreme Black II versus Extreme Deus II
Extreme Black II (€490) is a hard racket with a hybrid-to-diamond shape and medium-to-high balance. It is oriented towards advanced attacking players. Extreme Deus II (€499) is also firm and designed for advanced or professional use, but its hybrid head and medium balance suggest a different handling profile.
The nine-euro price difference is not a performance ranking. Comparing both on court, especially when recovering from the glass, volleying under pressure and striking overheads, will reveal more than their price labels.
How to choose the right Cork Padel racket
Beginners should first compare Classic II and Premium Control III. Players who build points from the back of the court can concentrate on Control models. Those who vary their attacking and defensive positions may prefer one of the Hybrid options. The Power models make more sense once overhead technique and preference for a head-heavy racket are established.
Players concerned about arm comfort should not rely solely on the company’s anti-vibration technology. Real playing weight, balance, grip additions and stroke mechanics all influence the experience. Two rackets with an identical number of grams can feel dramatically different in the hand, particularly after a long match.
Check weight, options and the final price
The Cork Padel shop lets buyers select specific weight bands on product pages. Confirm the exact variant, stock availability, shipping to your country and the final amount before purchasing. Retailer prices in Belgium, France or the Netherlands may differ from the Portuguese manufacturer prices shown in the table.
