Raquex Named Best Racket Brand at the British Padel Awards 2026

We're proud to share that Raquex has been named Best Racket Brand at the inaugural British Padel Awards 2026. The ceremony took place on 16 May at Manchester's Victoria Warehouse, a black-tie event that brought together over 600 players, coaches, clubs, creators and industry leaders to celebrate the sport's remarkable growth across the UK.

Being recognised in this way by the padel community means everything to us. This award reflects the work of a lot of people: our customers, partners, the clubs we work with, and the players who trust us with their game.

"We're incredibly honoured to receive this award. The British Padel community has grown at an unbelievable pace, and to be recognised by the industry in this way is a huge moment for our team. This award reflects the passion of everyone involved with Raquex, from our customers and partners to the players and clubs who continue to support us."

Olly Rose, Raquex

What the judges said

The British Padel Awards were founded by Anthony Daulphin and headline sponsored by CUPRA, created to spotlight the individuals and brands genuinely moving the sport forward. Speaking about the Best Racket Brand category:

"In a hugely competitive category, the judges felt Raquex consistently demonstrated innovation, strong community engagement and a clear commitment to the future of the sport."

Anthony Daulphin, Founder, British Padel Awards

Padel in the UK: a landmark moment

The recognition comes at a pivotal time for British padel. The LTA recently confirmed that the UK now has more than one million padel players, with over 1,825 courts across 551 venues nationwide. It's a sport that's moved from niche to mainstream in a remarkably short space of time, and we're proud to have been part of that journey.

What's next

This award is a milestone, but it's not a finish line. Our focus stays where it's always been: making premium padel equipment more accessible, continuing to innovate, and supporting the community that makes this sport what it is.

"This is an exciting time for padel in Britain, and we're proud to be part of that journey."

Olly Rose, Raquex

Thank you to the organisers of the British Padel Awards, the judging panel, and everyone in the UK padel community who continues to back us.