Official AFP (Adidas) padel range
Padel is one of Lebanon's fastest-growing sports, and DEFY stocks the official AFP (All For Padel) range by Adidas — from entry rackets to pro frames, delivered nationwide.
Padel is a racket sport played in doubles on an enclosed court roughly a third the size of a tennis court. The walls stay in play, the serve is underarm, and the rackets are solid with no strings — which is why most people can rally within their first session and why it has spread so quickly.
In Lebanon, courts have opened across Beirut, the coast and the mountains over the past few years, and clubs now run leagues and social nights most weeks. It has become one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, and the usual first question is the same: which padel racket should I buy?
DEFY carries the official AFP (All For Padel) line, the company that holds the Adidas licence for padel rackets. The range starts at $105 and runs up through performance and pro frames, so there is a sensible option whether you are borrowing a club racket today or playing three times a week. Everything below is about choosing well, not just buying.
Buyer's guide
Padel rackets differ mainly in shape, weight and the firmness of the core. Those three things decide how much power the racket gives you, how forgiving it is when you miss the middle, and how quickly it moves through the air. Start with how often you play and how your game feels, not with the price.
Round · Low balance
A round head puts the balance point nearer your hand, giving the biggest sweet spot and the most forgiving feel. Easiest to place the ball with, and the usual recommendation for a first racket or for anyone playing mostly at the net.
Diamond · High balance
A diamond head moves weight towards the tip, so the racket hits harder on smashes and finishes points faster. The sweet spot is smaller and less forgiving, which suits confident players with a reliable swing.
Teardrop · Mid balance
A teardrop shape sits between the two: more punch than a round racket, more forgiveness than a diamond. The safest choice if you are improving quickly and not sure yet whether your game will lean attacking or defensive.
Each AFP series sits at a different point in the range. Several also come in a Light build, which is named in the product title and is easier to swing if you are managing a wrist or elbow, or playing long sessions.
Prices shown are a guide and can change — check the product page for the current price and the exact build before you order.
Your first racket
$105–$115
Match or Drive. Enough racket to learn properly without spending on performance you cannot yet use. Most players stay with one of these for their first season.
Stepping up
$155–$295
Metalbone or CrossIt. The right move once you are playing weekly, have a settled grip and can feel the difference between a clean hit and a mishit.
Competition level
$299+
Metalbone Pro. Built for players competing in leagues and tournaments who want the stiffest, most responsive frame in the range.
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Two things wear out long before the frame does. Grips lose their tack and start slipping, especially through a Lebanese summer, and the top edge of the racket takes a beating every time you scrape it off the court chasing a low ball.
Both are cheap to stay on top of. Replace a grip when it goes shiny, and keep protection tape on the head from day one — it is far easier than repairing a chipped frame later.
FAQ
You can buy padel rackets in Lebanon at DEFY, online at shop-defy.com with delivery nationwide, or in person at our branches in City Centre Beirut, ABC Verdun, Beirut Souks and Jounieh. We stock the official AFP (Adidas) padel range, so every racket is genuine and sourced directly from the brand.
The AFP range at DEFY starts at $105 for the Match, the entry build, and runs to $299 and above for the Metalbone Pro at competition level. Most club players end up somewhere between $115 and $185. Check the product page for the current price on any specific racket.
Start with an entry build such as the Match or the Drive. Both are forgiving enough to learn on, and neither asks for a technique you have not developed yet. If you want something easier to swing — useful for longer sessions or if you are managing a wrist or elbow — look for a Light build, which is named in the product title.
Yes. The Arrow Hit Junior is the junior racket in the AFP range, built lighter and shorter so younger players can swing it properly rather than dragging an adult frame around the court.
Yes, we deliver anywhere in Lebanon within 2 to 5 working days of your order being confirmed. Delivery is free on orders of $59 and above, and a flat $4 fee applies below that. Cash on delivery is available, alongside e-vouchers and international or Fresh USD cards at checkout.
The full AFP padel range at DEFY — Metalbone, CrossIt, Arrow Hit, Drive and Match, plus grips and protection tape, delivered across Lebanon.
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