# Royal Padel rackets, polyethylene cores and round frames > Royal Padel rackets explained: M27, 790 Whip, Aniversario, 850 Pure and 130 Factor, polyethylene cores, round frames and which one suits your game. Source: https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/royal-padel Last updated: 2026-09-30 Royal Padel is one of the longest-running names in padel, and it does one thing almost no other brand does: most of its rackets use a polyethylene core instead of EVA. It also has the most round-shaped catalogue on this site, which makes it a brand for control, comfort and the right side. - 37 models - 26 from 2023 on - €129 to €350 ## The Royal Padel lines, and what each is for Royal Padel has 37 models in the catalogue. Almost all of them belong to one of these families, so knowing the families is most of the work. | Line | What it is for | | --- | --- | | M27 | The flagship line. Round carbon frames with the highest control ratings in the range, in Poly, Light, R-Control, R-Fury and the diamond R-Ace versions. | | 790 Whip | A round frame sold with a choice of core: polyethylene, a hybrid of polyethylene and EVA, or hard EVA, plus a Woman version. | | Aniversario | Anniversary editions named after the brand's years in padel, from the 32 Aniversario to the 36 Aniversario of 2026. | | 850 Pure | A diamond carbon frame for players who want more power than the round lines give. | | 760 Carrera | A round carbon frame in the middle of the range. | | 130 Factor | The entry racket: round, fibreglass and soft. | ## The most round-shaped catalogue on this site Royal Padel dates its own history in its model names: the 33 Aniversario came out in 2023 and the 36 Aniversario in 2026, which puts the brand's start at around 1990 and makes it one of the oldest names still making padel rackets. It is also the brand that kept faith with polyethylene. Almost every other maker fills the frame with EVA foam; most Royal Padel frames use polyethylene or a polyethylene and EVA hybrid, and 27 of the 28 polyethylene-core rackets in our catalogue are Royal Padel. Polyethylene is softer and more elastic than EVA, so the ball leaves the face easily on slow shots and less shock reaches the arm. The shape mix matches the core. 70% of the 37 Royal Padel rackets we track are round, the highest round share of any brand on this site, with 19% diamond and 11% teardrop, and 19 are marked soft or medium-soft. Faces run from fibreglass on the 790 Whip and 130 Factor to 3K, 12K and 16K carbon on the M27. The catalogue has Royal Padel models from 2022, 2023, 2026, with no 2024 or 2025 models, and the 2023 models have no listed RRP. The prices we do have run from €129 to €350, with a median of €315. Royal Padel is a brand for control players, for the right side, and for anyone protecting an elbow. The M27 frames carry some of the highest control ratings in the catalogue, and the 790 Whip is the same idea at a lower price. The diamond 850 Pure and M27 R-Ace exist, but if you want a power racket, most other brands on this site have more choice. ## Royal Padel rackets compared on specs The most recent Royal Padel models, newest first: shape, weight, balance, core, face material, price band and the level each one is built for. The name under a model is the professional who plays with it. | Model | Shape | Weight | Balance | Core | Surface | Price band | Level | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Royal Padel M27 Poly 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/royal-padel/m27-poly-2026) | Round | 360 to 380 g | Low to medium | High-density polyethylene (medium-soft) | 3K carbon | Pro €350 | Beginner to intermediate | | [Royal Padel M27 Light 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/royal-padel/m27-light-2026) | Round | 350 to 365 g | Low to medium | High-density polyethylene (medium-soft) | 3K carbon | Pro €350 | Beginner to intermediate | | [Royal Padel 36 Aniversario Light 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/royal-padel/36-aniversario-light-2026) | Teardrop | 360 to 380 g | Low | Soft polyethylene with high absorption | Fibertech | Pro €320 | Intermediate | | [Royal Padel R Control 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/royal-padel/r-control-2026) | Diamond | 360 to 380 g | High | EVA MID HARD | 3K carbon | Pro €350 | Advanced | | [Royal Padel 130 Factor 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/royal-padel/130-factor-2026) | Round | 360 to 380 g | Low to medium | Soft EVA | Fibreglass | Mid €129 | Beginner to intermediate | | Royal Padel RP 790 Whip Woman 2023 | Round | 345 to 365 g | - | Ultra Soft Polyethylene | Fibreglass | - | Beginner to intermediate | | Royal Padel RP M27 Light LTD 2023 | Round | 350 to 365 g | - | Soft Polyethylene | 3K carbon | - | Beginner to intermediate | | Royal Padel RP 790 Whip Polietileno 2023 | Round | 360 to 380 g | - | Ultra Soft Polyethylene | Fibreglass | - | Beginner to intermediate | | Royal Padel RP 33 Aniversario 2023 | Teardrop | 360 to 380 g | - | High-density Polyethylene (medium-soft) | Fibreglass | - | Intermediate | | Royal Padel RP 33 Aniversario Hybrid 2023 | Teardrop | 350 to 390 g | - | Hybrid Polyethylene+EVA (medium) | Fibreglass | - | Intermediate | | Royal Padel RP 33 Aniversario Woman 2023 | Teardrop | 350 to 365 g | - | High-density polyethylene (medium-soft) | Fibreglass | - | Intermediate | | Royal Padel RP 790 Whip Hybrid 2023 | Round | 360 to 380 g | - | Hybrid Polyethylene+EVA (medium) | Fibreglass | - | Intermediate | Weight is the manufacturer's stated range. Balance is where the mass sits: low means towards the handle, high means towards the head. Price band is the recommended retail price in euros (entry under 120, mid 120 to 200, premium 200 to 300, pro over 300); UK street prices are usually lower. Level is our reading of the shape, balance and core, not a rule. ## Which shape do you need? ### Round: Royal Padel M27 Poly 2026 Royal Padel has 26 round models. This shape suits the right side, players who build points, anyone still developing their timing, and anyone protecting an arm. Our current pick from the range is the Royal Padel M27 Poly 2026, at around €350. ### Teardrop: Royal Padel 36 Aniversario Light 2026 Royal Padel has 4 teardrop models. This shape suits the largest number of club players, because it gives some power without shrinking the sweet spot. Our current pick from the range is the Royal Padel 36 Aniversario Light 2026, at around €320. ### Diamond: Royal Padel R Control 2026 Royal Padel has 7 diamond models. This shape suits advanced attacking players who finish points with the smash and hit the middle of the strings consistently. Our current pick from the range is the Royal Padel R Control 2026, at around €350. ## Buying a Royal Padel without buying the wrong one Brand is the last thing that should decide a padel racket, and the first thing most people decide. Once you are inside a range, three specs settle the question. ### Shape decides forgiveness Round puts the sweet spot in the middle of the face where you actually hit the ball. Diamond moves it up towards the tip, which buys power and costs you every off-centre shot. Teardrop sits between the two and is the right answer for most club players. Royal Padel covers round, teardrop, diamond, so you do not need to leave the brand to change shape. ### Core decides comfort Soft cores hold the ball longer, forgive a slow swing and transmit less shock to the elbow. Hard EVA cores are more powerful and more precise but punish poor timing. If you have ever had tennis elbow, this single spec matters more than shape, weight and brand combined. ### Your side matters more than your level The left side finishes points and usually wants a higher balance. The right side builds points and covers the middle, so it usually wants a larger sweet spot. Two players of the same level on opposite sides should not buy the same racket. ### Then let the data narrow it The table above is the fastest filter: read down the shape, balance and core columns before you look at a single price, and the level column tells you who each frame was built for. Our [racket finder](https://padelaiapp.com/features/padel-racket-finder) does this across all 1,418 rackets in seven questions, and if you have run a [match analysis](https://padelaiapp.com/features/padel-video-analysis) it uses your real technique scores instead of your own estimate of your level. If you are still choosing between brands, start with our guide to the [best padel rackets](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/best-padel-racket) or, for a first racket, the [beginner picks](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/best-padel-racket-for-beginners). ## Questions about Royal Padel rackets ### What is a polyethylene core in a padel racket? A foam core made of polyethylene instead of EVA. It is softer and more elastic, so the ball comes off the face with less effort on slow shots and less shock reaches the arm. Royal Padel is the brand best known for it: 27 of the 28 polyethylene-core rackets in our catalogue are Royal Padel. ### Which Royal Padel racket is best for control? The M27 line. The M27 R-Control, R-Fury and the Poly versions all carry control ratings of 9.0 or higher in the catalogue, and all of them are round. The 790 Whip is the lower-priced round alternative. ### Is Royal Padel good for tennis elbow? It is one of the first brands to look at. A polyethylene core and a round shape are the two things that do most to reduce shock at the elbow, and most of the Royal Padel range has both. Choose the polyethylene version rather than the EVA version where a model offers both. ## Other tools worth using - [Padel racket finder](https://padelaiapp.com/features/padel-racket-finder): Seven questions, 1,400+ rackets, matched to how you actually play. - [AI video analysis](https://padelaiapp.com/features/padel-video-analysis): Upload a match video and get scored on six techniques in minutes. - [Padel level test](https://padelaiapp.com/features/padel-level): Find your real level on the 1.0 to 7.0 scale, from match video not self-assessment.