Sane Padel’s legacy and innovation at Padel Trend Expo 2024
The Sane Padel stand at the Padel Trend Expo 2024 in Milan drew attention for its blend of tradition and innovation. As the creator of the original rubber padel racket, Sane has been a leader in the sport since 1989. The brand’s name itself stands for “Sistema Antivibratorio a Nucleo Elastico,” highlighting its commitment to vibration dampening and player comfort. While Sane originated in Argentina, all rackets have been manufactured in Madrid, Spain for over a decade, ensuring European quality and consistency.
Key player collaborations and signature rackets for 2024
This year, Sane Padel introduced three major new rackets, each tied to prominent players on the professional circuit. The channel highlighted the arrival of Javi Ruiz and Juani Rubini as brand ambassadors, joining long-time Sane player Martín C. Garai. Each player now has a signature model, designed to match their playing style and technical preferences.
Martín C. Garai’s rackets: aggresso and elis series
The reviewer first focused on the two rackets associated with Martín C. Garai. Both models are built on Sane’s historic “Aggresso” frame, but each caters to a different type of player:
- Aggresso (Elis 2): Features a compact frame with a 12K carbon fiber face. Designed for players who prefer to play on the left and enjoy a more aggressive, powerful game. Despite its power orientation, the reviewer noted the racket’s comfort and playability.
- Elis 1: A round-shaped racket focused on control. It maintains the signature Sane rubber feel, providing a responsive touch without sacrificing the brand’s hallmark comfort. This model is ideal for players seeking precision and a softer impact.
Both rackets benefit from Sane’s anti-vibration technology, which has been a distinguishing feature since the brand’s inception.
Enhanced surface textures and design updates
Sane’s 2024 lineup introduces a new, highly aggressive surface relief. The reviewer pointed out the dual-finish design, with distinct textures on the logo area and the outer face. This innovation aims to improve ball grip and spin generation, offering players more tactical options during play.
Juani Rubini’s signature racket: explosive power for advanced players
The next highlight was the Juani Rubini signature racket. At just 17 years old and already ranked number 30 on the One Padel circuit, Rubini’s model is tailored for advanced, left-side players who favor an explosive game. The racket features a more compact shape and a core made from EVA 30 elastic foam, delivering a lively response and extra power on offensive shots.
The reviewer addressed a common misconception about core color, clarifying that the white EVA used in this racket is not inherently softer or harder than black variants; the color is purely aesthetic and does not affect performance. Instead, the feel is determined by the specific formulation of the foam.
Javi Ruiz’s racket: a return to thin profiles with modern performance
Perhaps the most striking innovation in the Sane 2024 range is the Javi Ruiz signature racket. Unlike standard padel rackets with a 38 mm profile, this model features a 28 mm profile. However, it is not simply a thin racket: the core remains at the standard thickness in the center, while the tip is enlarged to shift the balance forward, catering to left-side players who seek extra power.
- Profile thickness: 28 mm (with a standard 38 mm core at the center)
- Variable tubular section: Ranges from 16 mm to 11 mm
- Head-heavy balance: Designed for aggressive play
This design is a nod to Sane’s history, recalling earlier models with thin profiles, but updated with modern materials and construction for today’s game. The reviewer emphasized Sane’s expertise in thin-profile rackets, noting the brand’s evolution from 11 mm rackets in the late 1980s to the current hybrid approach.
Key qualitative evaluations of the 2024 Sane Padel rackets
- Comfort and anti-vibration: All models maintain Sane’s reputation for minimizing vibrations and maximizing comfort.
- Surface innovation: The new aggressive relief and dual-finish surfaces provide improved spin and tactile feedback.
- Player-specific design: Each signature racket is tailored to the playing style and needs of its ambassador, from control-oriented to power-focused models.
- Material quality: Use of 12K carbon fiber and advanced EVA cores ensures durability and high performance.
- Heritage and expertise: Sane leverages decades of experience, especially in thin-profile racket construction.
What to expect from future on-court tests
The channel concluded by promising detailed on-court reviews of the new Sane rackets. While the technical descriptions and design philosophies were thoroughly explained by the brand’s head of development, the reviewer expressed enthusiasm to verify these claims through practical play. Readers and viewers can look forward to in-depth performance feedback and comparisons in upcoming video tests, offering further insights into how Sane’s 2024 lineup performs under real match conditions.
