If you are passionate about padel and like to keep up with the latest news, then you can't miss the padel Cupra racket by Wilson.

In collaboration with the well-known automotive brand, Wilson has created a padel racket with an aggressive look and exceptional performance.

In this article we will review Wilson's padel Cupra racket, analyzing in detail its features, performance and design.

Padel racket Wilson Cupra

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CUPRA, the Spanish automotive brand, has entered into a new partnership with Wilson Sporting Goods Co to launch a Custom padel racket along with a padel bag and t-shirt. The new padel Wilson Bela CUPRA racket will be used by the legendary padel player Fernando Belasteguin in numerous tournaments on this year's World Padel Tour and is available in a limited edition of 1,500 units from September 2021.

According to Antonino Labate, Director of Strategy, Business Development and Operations at CUPRA, this collaboration demonstrates the brand's commitment to publicizing the padel, the fastest growing sport in Europe. CUPRA is the most participating automotive brand in the world of padel and sponsors all the official competitions of the World Padel Tour and the International Federation of Padel. In 2020, the CUPRA Formentor became the official car of the tournament and is displayed at all events along the professional padel circuit.

The collaboration with Wilson is part of the strategy to create innovative products that can make a difference and fuel the growth of padel, making the game more rewarding and giving the two companies new opportunities to build a greater community around the sport. Hans-Martin Reh, General Manager of Wilson Racquet Sports, said that the collaboration with CUPRA is based on the strategy of creating products aimed at innovation of value.

With the start of the 2021 season, CUPRA has expanded its group of ambassadors, adding Agustin Tapia, Paula Josemaría, Federico Chingotto and Juan Tello ad Alejandro Galan, Fernando Belasteguín, Pablo Lima and Ariana Sánchez. Also, CUPRA sponsors more than 100 padel clubs and two national teams, demonstrating once again its commitment to have padel recognized as an Olympic sport. The collaboration with Wilson represents an important step for the Spanish brand, which enters the heart of padel with its personalized racket, becoming a point of reference for fans of this sport.

The materials

There Wilson's padel Cupra racket is a real innovation in the world of padel thanks to its highly performing materials.

The surface of the racket consists of one braided layer of carbon fiber, which allows players to hit the ball with impressive power.

The interior, on the other hand, is made of Eva, which offers a feeling of cushioning and extraordinary shock absorption, guaranteeing an effective mix of comfort, lightness and power.

Also, the handle features Arrow Grip technology, featuring an arrowhead pattern on the surface of the racket, which provides exceptional feel and extra spin.

In general, the padel Cupra racket represents the absolute top for the most demanding players, who are looking for a racket that combines power, comfort and sensitivity.

Shape

Wilson's padel Cupra racket has a diamond shape, which means it has a sweet spot more up in the middle of the racquet, promoting power on offensive shots. However, despite this shape is not typical of Wilson's traditional designs, the Cupra racket has been designed to maintain excellent handling, thanks to the use of high quality materials and the advanced technology used in its construction.

In summary, Wilson's padel Cupra racquet, despite its diamond shape, was designed to provide promising maneuverability and impressive power (at least until the field test).

How it goes on the pitch

Wilson's padel Cupra racquet proved to be very impressive on the court. We didn't expect such high power and strength, making it ideal for aggressive play.

Like most diamond-shaped rackets, it's not particularly handy, but manages to create exceptional effects on the ball.

This racket was clearly designed for those who want to dominate the match with aggressive play. If you are an experienced player looking for a powerful and dynamic racquet, Wilson's padel Cupra racquet is definitely an option to consider.

 

Conclusions

The collaboration between Cupra and Wilson for the creation of the Wilson Bela Cupra customized padel racket is undoubtedly an interesting operation for fans of this sport and can only do padel good. However, it should be emphasized that this racket is not suitable for beginners.

The Wilson Bela Cupra is a racquet for padel of the highest level, designed for the most experienced and competent players. It is a real beast difficult to tame, which requires great skill and impeccable technique to be used to the fullest.

Also, keep in mind that the Wilson Bela Cupra does not forgive mistakes. If you are not passionate about padel and you don't have the right attention, this racket can prove to be an unfortunate choice, which does not help improve your performance on the court.

For these reasons, if you are looking for an easier to use and less demanding padel racket, we recommend opting for classic models such as the Beautiful Pro and Elite, which are also suitable for less experienced players.

Definitely, the collaboration between Cupra and Wilson to create the Wilson Bela Cupra is a unique and beautiful operation, but it should be emphasized that this racket is mainly intended for more experienced and passionate players, while for the average player there are more suitable and less demanding options.