Padel gifts: ideas from €5 to €200 that players actually use
Padel players rarely get excited about a third mug with a racket on it. What goes down well are things that wear out anyway, and time on court. I've sorted the ideas by budget, from a €5 stocking filler to a €200 present. At the end you'll find what you're better off not buying without asking first, because it's too personal.
Padel gifts under €20: things that get used up
The best small gifts are consumables. Anyone who plays regularly needs them, and nobody enjoys buying them:
- Overgrips: the thin tape over the base grip gets slippery quickly. Regular players change it every two to three weeks, and one costs €2 to €4. A 12-pack lasts for months, for example the Bullpadel GB-1600 Overgrip im 12er-Pack* for around €14. White or neon overgrips show dirt sooner; dark ones look fresh for longer. How to change one is explained in my overgrip guide.
- Padel balls: a can of three costs €5 to €6 and lasts three to four matches. Three cans is a gift that is guaranteed to be used.
- Sports socks: thick socks with padding at the heel and ball of the foot prevent blisters, especially on sand-filled artificial grass. For example Padel-Point Padelsocken im 3er-Pack* for around €10.
- Racket protector: tape along the top of the frame protects against chips when the racket hits the wall or the floor. The Bullpadel Rahmenschutzband* costs around €6. Bear in mind it makes the racket a few grams more head-heavy, which some players don't like.
Prices from Tennis-Point as of 5 November 2026.
Links marked * are partner links to Tennis-Point. If you buy through them I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
€20 to €100: kit people rarely treat themselves to
This price range covers things that are useful but tend to get put off when people shop for themselves:
- Ball pressuriser: opened padel balls lose pressure within days. A pressuriser keeps it and extends their life. The Bullpadel Pascal Box* costs around €60, Bounce models around €90 to €100. Worth it from about two matches a week.
- Bag or backpack: a backpack with a racket compartment is enough for most players; a racket bag with a thermal compartment pays off once they own two rackets. Usually €30 to €100. Which size fits is covered in my guide padel bag or backpack.
- Eye protection: at the net the ball comes from close range. Sports glasses with polycarbonate lenses cost €20 to €60. A sensible gift for anyone who plays a lot at the net, but only if they'll actually wear them.
- A box of balls: 24 cans cost around €110 to €140 depending on the brand, so a little over budget. Shared between two or four people, it's a year's supply for a regular group.
An overview of everything that belongs in a padel bag, with price ranges for each item, is on my padel equipment page.
Links marked * are partner links to Tennis-Point. If you buy through them I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Up to €200: a racket or shoes, but with a plan
A new racket is the biggest padel gift, but also the riskiest. Weight, balance, shape and stiffness are a matter of taste, and anyone who has played for a while has firm preferences. Three ways to get it right anyway:
- For beginners: someone who has just started has no preferences yet. A soft, round fibreglass racket forgives mishits and costs €60 to €120. Suitable models are in my list of the best padel rackets for beginners.
- For improvers: ask casually about their dream racket or notice which racket they borrow from others at training. The current favourites are in my best padel rackets of 2026.
- As a voucher: a voucher from a specialist shop with a note about the racket they want isn't a cop-out, it's the safe option.
The same goes for padel shoes: size and foot shape have to fit. Good models with a herringbone or omni sole cost €60 to €140. If you know their shoe size for sure, the best padel shoes are a good place to start; otherwise, a voucher again.
Experiences instead of things: coaching, court time, a tournament
The gifts most players enjoy longest don't fit in a bag:
- A coaching session: a private lesson or a package for two improves someone's game more than any new racket. You can find coaches nearby with the coach search, where prices are listed too.
- Court time: book an hour and invite three friends. Free courts nearby show up in the padel court finder. Many clubs also sell their own vouchers.
- A tournament entry fee: for beginners, a relaxed social tournament is a nice first step. Dates nearby are in the tournament calendar.
An experience has one more advantage: you can give it together and play along.
What I wouldn't give as a present
- A racket without asking someone who has played for a while. The odds of it ending up in a cupboard are high.
- Shoes without knowing the size for certain. Padel shoes fit differently from brand to brand.
- Tennis balls. They have more pressure than padel balls and bounce too high on a padel court.
- Clothing with a big logo from one particular brand if you don't know their taste. A plain technical shirt is safer.
When in doubt: consumables always work, and so does time on court.
Frequently asked questions
What do you buy a padel player as a gift?
The safest choices are things that wear out: overgrips, padel balls and good sports socks. For a bigger budget, a ball pressuriser, a coaching session or a voucher towards a new racket work well.
What's a good padel gift under €20?
A 12-pack of overgrips for around €14, three cans of padel balls for €15 to €18, padel socks for around €10 or racket protector tape for around €6.
Can I give someone a padel racket?
For a beginner, yes: a soft, round racket for €60 to €120 almost always fits. Experienced players have firm preferences on weight, balance and stiffness, so a voucher with a note about the racket they want is the better choice.
Is a ball pressuriser a good gift?
For anyone who plays at least twice a week, yes. It keeps opened balls at pressure so a can stays playable for longer. For occasional players it hardly pays off.