Most players start padel with a racket, a tube of balls and a pair of shoes. After that, a short list of cheap padel accessories does more for your game and your kit than another expensive purchase: a racket protector, a fresh overgrip, a cover for the racket, a wristband and, above all, a wrist cord you can trust. This guide ranks them by how much they matter and what to skip.
In a hurry? Start with a racket protector tape, a spare overgrip (our overgrip guide explains which) and a wristband. Everything else can wait.