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Tips on using, looking after and choosing accessories to get more out of every product.
Guides to help you choose
We compare formats, uses and care to help you choose the product that best suits your game and use it properly.
Choosing your grip
Grip, spray or chalk: three ways to look after your grip
A guide to telling comfort, application and friction apart, without mixing products out of habit.
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When moisture weakens your hold, it's best to start by working out what you want to change: the feel of the handle, application on skin or overgrip, or localised friction on your hands.
The anti-vibration grip adds a softer-feeling layer and helps deal with moisture. The anti-slip spray can be applied to skin or to a clean, dry overgrip, always lightly and following the precautions on the can. Liquid chalk is another format for increasing friction and allows localised application.
There's no need to assume all three formats must be used together. The best choice is the one that solves your specific need with the least product, following the instructions for use.
- Grip: puts a softer feel on the handle first.
- Spray: light application on skin or a clean, dry overgrip.
- Liquid chalk: localised friction when your hands are damp.
Match control
Score-counter watch or racket score counter: the practical differences
Two formats for keeping track of points and games without relying on your phone, each checked in a different way.
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The score-counter watch goes on your wrist, where you can check and update the score. Gladiator Padel's specifications also include watch, alarm and stopwatch functions.
The adhesive score counter fixes to your padel or tennis racket and tracks points, games and sets with physical controls. Its format means you don't have to wear another device on your wrist.
The choice depends on where it feels more natural to check the score during a match: on your wrist or right on your racket. Before buying, it's worth checking each product's scoring system and how it's fitted.
- Score-counter watch: check it on your wrist, with time functions built in.
- Adhesive score counter: check it on your racket.
- Both formats mean you don't depend on your phone during play.
Racket care
What to check before changing your racket's lanyard
Material, size, attachment and included parts: four checks before fitting a replacement.
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The Gladiator Padel lanyard is a braided polyester replacement with a published approximate size of 8 × 500 mm. It comes in yellow, black, red and pink.
The product comes without a cap or washer. Before buying or removing your current lanyard, check the attachment system, the space available on the handle and the parts your racket needs.
Once you've confirmed it fits, the colour you choose doesn't change how the replacement works. WooCommerce will show the real availability of each variant.
- Check the racket's attachment system.
- Please note it doesn't include a cap or washer.
- Check the option's availability before you buy.