When I initially dove head first into the padel scene about 18 months back, a good, long-time friend from the squash world reached out and said if there one person he felt he had to put me in touch with it was Phil Mintz — the current president and owner of PALLAP Sport USA, whose PALLAP Padel brand just launched here in North America this week.
The introduction soon made perfect sense. Especially given that Mintz not only has over 30 years of experience leading top global racket brands — including Dunlop, HEAD, and Penn — but was also a key figure in helping to launch and grow the padel revolution here in the U.S. via his time spent serving as CEO of All Racquet Sports LLC, which installed many of the original padel courts around the U.S. (including the first-ever court in South Carolina at my “home” club in Columbia, SC).
Now Mintz has set his sights on bringing one of Europe’s premier padel racket brands to the U.S. in a big way, saying, “With the explosive growth of padel courts in the U.S., we see an opportunity for a technical, high-performance brand for all levels of play. PALLAP brings quality and performance equipment for every player from beginner to professional.”
In Europe, PALLAP equipment is already well known for its cutting-edge technology and superior craftsmanship. Engineered for excellence, their rackets are meticulously designed and tested to ensure they deliver unmatched performance and durability.
So, it probably comes as little surprise that Mintz has already managed to get PALLAP Padel into some of the U.S.’s most high-profile and well respected padel clubs and racket-sports retailers, including NYC Racquet Sports, Padel Haus, Tennis Plaza (located throughout Florida), and Paddlegalaxy.com.
Of course, you can also purchase PALLAP rackets on Amazon or via their recently launched homepage.
What You Can Expect Playing With PALLAP
For their launch in the U.S. and Canada, PALLAP Padel is introducing two series of rackets for padel players of all levels. These include:
Power Velocity Series: Which is designed for speed and a variable offensive game. The diamond shape and the detailed engineering of the racket enable fast reactions, stability and precision.
Control Velocity Series: The design and the tear-drop shape of the Control Velocity Series (which was recently featured in tennis.com’s “2024 Holiday Gift Guide”) combines speed and ball control to support the player’s performance in the defensive as well as the offensive game. The unique and innovative bridge design guarantees an almost vibration free power transfer from the hand to the sweet spot, and a super-fast feedback.
Ranging in price from $119-$379 per racket, PALLAP offers padel players the ability to experience unparalleled stability and vibration damping with their new “Rocksolid Bridge Stabilizer Technology.” This innovation feature strategically places layers of carbon basalt fibers in the racket’s grip and bridge area and delivers several key advantages including:
- Enhanced Stiffness: Increases rigidity in high-stress areas for greater durability and performance
- Advanced Vibration Damping: Provides direct stroke feedback and perfect control for a superior playing experience.
In addition to their rackets, PALLAP Padel is also introducing their men’s and women’s apparel collections made from sustainable materials offering superior comfort and high performance, as well as racket bags and accessories.
For more information please visit their homepage or email them here.
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