Puma padel rackets review: which Solar model suits your game best?

 

Puma covers all the padel styles with their padel racket range and you can find your perfect racket in this guide. Puma padel rackets for power, control, comfort, or beginner-friendly play, the Solar family covers a wide spread of player types. At the top end, the Solarattack CT Multicolour and Solarattack PW are the more attack-minded options. In the middle, the Solarcourt and Solarcourt WMN aim for all-round balance. At the accessible end, the Solarsmash Orange and Solarsmash Orange Junior focus on easy handling and forgiveness. Some retailer listings differ slightly on exact weight or balance, so where that happens I note the most defensible approximate spec.

Puma Solarattack CT Multicolour review - £179

The Puma Solarattack CT Multicolour is the most technical racket in this group and is built for players who want a stronger attacking edge without giving up total control from the back of the court. Its construction is centered on a carbon frame with a 12K carbon surface, an EVA core, and a rough-textured finish that helps generate extra bite on spin shots. The shape is best described as hybrid/teardrop, and the balance sits around medium to medium-high, which explains why it feels more offensive than an all-round control racket. Weight is usually listed at about 365-370 g, depending on the seller. Design-wise, it uses a bold multicolour / navy-yellow-white look and some listings mention Kevlar inserts in the handle area to reduce unwanted vibration. It is most suitable for advanced players or improving intermediates who want power on overheads but still need a manageable racket in transitions and defence.

Pros

• Stronger put-away power than the all-round Puma models.
• 12K carbon face gives a firmer, more premium impact feel.
• Rough finish should appeal to players who use slice, viboras, and kick-heavy overheads.
• Still more versatile than a full-on power racket because the hybrid/teardrop profile is not excessively extreme.

Cons

• Less forgiving for true beginners than the Solarsmash or Solarcourt.
• Slight spec variation across listings means weight and balance can feel a touch different depending on source.
• Heavier, firmer setup may tire players who prefer very light or soft rackets.

Puma Solarattack PW review - £130

The Puma Solarattack PW is the most clearly power-first racket here. It uses a 100% carbon twin-tube frame, a 12K carbon surface, and an EVA core, plus Puma’s power bar concept for added support and punch through the hitting zone. The shape is consistently listed as diamond, the balance is high, and the weight is around 360 g. In practical terms, this is a racket for an offensive playing style: overheads, aggressive bandejas, fast volleys, and finishing points high in the court. Design-wise, it usually appears in a navy / ultra orange / white combination and looks every bit like a top-end attack model. This is the Puma racket I would point to first for players who already hit hard and want their racket to help them finish rallies earlier.

Pros

• Best option in this list for outright power.
• Diamond shape and high balance favour smashes and aggressive net play.
• Carbon-heavy construction should deliver solid stability on faster shots.
• The power bar and stiff face profile suit players who like a direct, assertive response.

Cons

• Demands cleaner technique than the more forgiving Puma models.
• Higher balance can feel slower in hand during defensive exchanges.
• Not the ideal choice for a beginner or for players who prioritise comfort over punch.

Puma Solarcourt review - £75

The Puma Solarcourt sits in the sweet spot of the range for many recreational and improving players. It combines a twin-tube carbon fibre frame with a glass fibre surface, a low-hardness EVA core, and a 3D texture + gloss finish. The shape is teardrop, the balance is essentially even / medium / tweener, and the weight is generally around 360-365 g depending on listing. That spec mix points to an all-round playing style rather than a specialist one: enough help on volleys and overheads, but plenty of forgiveness on slower defensive balls too. Visually, it appears in navy / orange / light blue or similar dark-and-bright colour combinations. For a lot of club players, this is arguably the easiest adult Puma model to recommend because it does not push too far toward either pure power or pure control.

Pros

• Best all-rounder in the lineup for mixed attacking and defensive play.
• Softer EVA and glass fibre face should feel more comfortable than the attack models.
• Textured finish adds a little extra grip on spin shots.
• Good fit for intermediate players who are still refining their style.

Cons

• Less explosive than the Solarattack PW or CT.
• Players who want maximum precision may still prefer a rounder, lower-balance option.
• The weight is standard rather than especially light, so it is not the quickest racket in the group.

Puma Solarsmash Orange review - £60

The Puma Solarsmash Orange is the accessible adult model for newer players. It typically features a carbon-and-fibreglass frame, a fibreglass surface, an EVA core, and a smooth finish. The shape is round, the balance is low, and the weight is around 360 g. That recipe makes it a control-first, beginner-friendly racket with a wide sweet spot and easier handling than the attack-oriented Solarattack rackets. The bright orange / navy design gives it strong shelf appeal, but the real selling point is usability: it is built to help players make more clean contacts, defend more comfortably, and grow confidence without fighting the racket.

Pros

• Beginner-friendly spec with round shape and low balance.
• Easier to move and control than the heavier, head-heavier Solarattack models.
• Fibreglass and EVA construction should give a softer, more forgiving response.
• Very solid value pick for casual and improving players.

Cons

• Limited top-end power once your game becomes more aggressive.
• Smooth fibreglass face is less premium than the carbon options higher in the range.
• More advanced players may outgrow it fairly quickly.

Puma Solarcourt WMN review - £85

The Puma Solarcourt WMN is the lighter, more manoeuvrable all-round option in the family. Listings describe it with a carbon-and-fibreglass frame, fibreglass surface, EVA core, teardrop shape, medium balance, and a weight of around 350 g. In real-world terms, that points to a racket aimed at intermediate players who want a balanced blend of power and control but prefer something easier to swing than a standard 360 g-plus adult racket. Design-wise, it is usually shown in a white-based cosmetic with accent colours, which gives it a cleaner, lighter look than the darker Solarattack models. While branded as WMN, the key difference is really the lighter handling profile rather than some radically different performance concept.

Pros

• Lighter static weight should improve manoeuvrability and reaction speed.
• Teardrop shape keeps it versatile rather than too defensive.
• Good choice for players who want all-round performance without a heavy feel.
• Easier to handle over long matches than many standard adult rackets.

Cons

• Players who hit very hard may want more mass behind the ball.
• Not as powerful as the Solarattack PW.
• Some marketplaces list broad generic details, so exact build wording is less consistent than on the better-documented models.

Puma Solarsmash Orange Junior review - £49.95

The Puma Solarsmash Orange Junior is one of the best junior padel rackets and is clearly the easiest racket here to swing. It uses a carbon-and-fibreglass frame, a fibreglass surface, an EVA core, and is listed at about 320 g, with a low balance and round shape. Thickness is usually 36 mm, making it slimmer and easier for younger players to handle. The finish is typically described as matte/smooth, and the bright orange design gives it a fun, youthful look. In terms of playing style, this is a development racket: it is made for learning technique, improving contact, and building confidence rather than producing adult-level power.

Pros

• Proper junior-friendly weight and balance.
• Round shape and softer construction should help young players find the ball cleanly.
• Easier arm-friendly option than handing a child a full adult racket.
• Sensible choice for skill development and court confidence.

Cons

• Not suitable for adults looking for full-size performance.
• Junior players will eventually need to move up once strength and technique improve.
• Some marketplace listings have mistakenly presented it as adult-friendly, so buyers need to check the junior designation carefully.

Which Puma padel racket should you choose?

If your goal is maximum power, go for the Puma Solarattack PW. If you want an advanced attacking racket with a little more versatility, the Solarattack CT Multicolour is the stronger fit. For an all-round adult racket, the Solarcourt is the safest pick. For a lighter all-round option, the Solarcourt WMN makes more sense. If you are a beginner adult, the Solarsmash Orange is the easiest entry point, while the Solarsmash Orange Junior is the obvious option for younger players.

For most people, the Puma Solar range is easy to separate into three categories: Solarattack for attack, Solarcourt for balance, and Solarsmash for forgiveness. That makes the range quite easy to find the right racket for you. The real decision comes down to how you play today, not how you hope to play six months from now. If you choose according to your current level and swing style, Puma’s lineup has a clear match for nearly every stage of the padel journey.

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