That's a great price, man, for the Padel.
And that's a great racket.
You know, I always I mean, Julian always are looking for Padels, right?
Like we're looking for wine, right?
You have a hundred dollar wine, bottle of wine, but you're always
looking out for that 15 bottle of wine that's just as good, right?
Yes, correct.
That's the same quality and great taste, you know?
We are All Things Padel.
I was introduced to Padel four years ago.
I used to play baseball, actually.
Um, I've been in e commerce for 10 years now.
So I've been developing some products.
I usually do auto parts.
But since I, in, I was introduced to Padel, I got, um, the idea
with a friend, Raffa Ortega to come up with, uh, Padel rackets.
So that's how we did it.
Great, great.
Um, so did you ever sell any other type of pedal equipment?
I know that you're in an e-commerce business.
No, no.
Uh, my main business always been auto parts, like I said, and other products,
you know, like, um, some products for e-commerce, you know, so never Padel.
Right.
So how were you introduced to Padel?
Like how did you start playing?
Well, uh, it's a funny story.
Uh, we were in, um, in vacation in Puerto Rico playing like beach tennis.
So when we came back to the U S we were very like, we came back to Miami.
We were like, we're going to keep playing, you know?
Um, some of our friends say we know a sport called Padel.
So we went and try it.
And since that day I never played baseball, never played
other sports than Padel.
So did you play any other racquet sports before?
No.
So you played baseball though, right?
Yes.
And so where was it, where was the club that you played at?
That was in Edgewater, the Real Padel.
Oh, Real Padel.
That was the first one, yeah.
Wow, wow, wow.
And, uh, what year was that?
When was that, before COVID or after COVID?
That was right before COVID.
Right before COVID.
Wow.
And did you see a big swarm of people start playing after COVID, right?
I mean, since we started, we started looking like, this is gonna grow, man.
This is a fun sport.
Uh, I started like bringing friends and they're all excited.
That's all.
We saw it coming, you know.
And you see the level of playing a lot higher now, right?
In the next two, three years, right?
Yeah, of course.
Yeah, pretty amazing.
Okay, so how did you get into creating, uh, you know, these rackets?
I mean, how did that come to be?
I mean, did you always have that idea, or?
Were you introduced to somebody that offered you a racket?
I mean, how did that, how did that come to be?
Well, like I said, I was, I was, I was always checking e commerce,
you know, checking Amazon, like you never see a lot of rackets there.
Right.
So, you know how expensive they are.
Yeah.
So, we started looking people like, uh, their expenses, what
should I buy and all that.
So, that's when.
We say, Hey, we might have an idea to come with a good rocket.
That's going to be also affordable.
So we were doing some research.
I have connection in China with manufacturers and all that.
So I just started doing some calls and getting some research on it
and we found a good manufacturer and we said, let's do it.
I mean, we, we, there is some opportunity to bring.
Para rackets are affordable for people that want to start in
the sport and they don't want to spend 300 on a racket, you know.
So is that your market?
Is that, uh, beginners or people just getting introduced into the sport?
Is that who your market is?
I would say that, yes.
Wow, that's, that's great.
I mean, I, I think, I think a lot of times people are a little lost.
They're, they're renting, uh, their Padels at the rackets at the clubs
and they're not really sure what, what to buy, you know, and you're right.
I mean, uh, a lot of these rackets now are 300 to $400.
Yes.
It's pretty extreme.
And, and a lot of, you know, these beginners, umm, not sure if they
wanna invest that, that, that amount.
Yes.
So let's talk a little bit about the Padels.
Number one.
Um, where are they from?
Where are they made?
We are manufacturing in China.
We dis, we decided here, um, we came up with a, we wanted
to do a minimalist, uh, design.
Okay.
You know, something very, very clear.
Very, very, not so many stuff on it.
So, we design it here and then we manufacture in China.
Okay, so now you said the design, the design, exterior design, but how about
the, the, the, how about the research and development of the actual Padel,
meaning like the materials that were used, uh, the foam, um, you know,
the weight, the design of the head.
How did you come up with that or were you just limited to what the manufacturer had?
No.
So, uh, what, what, uh, what we did was we wanted to do the
three models of the puddles.
So let's say we have the round shape, we have the, the drop
shape and the diamond shape.
So that's where we started.
So what, what shape we wanted, we wanted a little bit for, of everything.
Okay.
So then we wanted quality, uh, price and quality, of course, but on the
quality, we focus on three type of quality, which focus on 3k carbon.
On the beginner one, on the round shape.
Then we did a drop shape.
We did it with 12K carbon.
On the pro, we did a Kevlar.
Okay.
So is that something that they had or is that something you requested?
Uh, they offered us.
We tried it.
Of course, we did samples with many manufacturers, of course.
The one where we like it, we did a Kevlar.
And we love it.
We really like it.
How about the foam?
Did you have choice and you know, how, what type of foam you wanted in there?
Yes, we did a 15, Eva 15 black.
Okay.
That's the, the tough one.
Yeah.
We wanted some, because we wanted like, if you're a beginner.
Even though you start to playing, we want you to feel like you can, you hit it hard.
Right, right, right, right.
That's where we Comes off the record fast.
Yeah, that's where you get excited on the score.
Sure, sure.
Okay, so let's talk about the first line.
You have, um, these right here.
Yes.
Right?
Um, it's, it's a beautiful design.
I mean, uh, you did a great job.
And this is a round, round head here.
Correct.
And you have, what, four different colors?
Four different colors on the round ones.
So kind of like an aqua, uh, uh, tan or brown, uh, kind of
a pink and then a blue, right?
And this is, um, okay, so what's exterior here?
You said this is carbon?
Yes, 3K carbon.
3K carbon, which is, which is good carbon.
Fiber is expensive compared to fiberglass, right?
And how about the, the foam?
It's the same, ever 15 black.
Ever 15 black, right.
So I played with this one.
Yes.
You know, um, and, um, here, I'll show you, I'll show you
a little bit of clip here.
And for me it was, uh, you know, it was a little, little
soft, you know what I'm saying?
Um, the weight was in the center, which was, it's an easy Padel to use for me.
So this is a very good beginner's, um, Padel.
Um, little more control in the back wall.
Um, but when it came to volleying and hitting hard, it, you know, it, it,
it didn't come out as fast as as, as I wanted to, but this is a good, I
think beginner's Padel, uh, again, the weight's more in the center, so it's not.
You know, too heavy on your hand and the colors are really, really nice.
Um, so who would you recommend this for?
Well, I recommend this for someone that's starting to play.
Um, women and men.
It doesn't matter that we wanted to also look good on the court.
So you have like this aqua one.
It's very nice.
We have, uh, the sun.
It's very popular.
And we have the pink one.
That's, that's also been very, very like for, um, Yeah, so you
guys made the design yourself?
Yes.
I think you guys did a great job.
It's very, uh, clean, easy, and it's, it's really nice.
Yeah, and something that I wanted to add, something that I also, we're
talking, uh, like clubs, um, also people like, uh, for the company or
gift, we have this space here to add.
Maybe a logo or a name of the club, you know, so you're able to do that.
You're able to customize it.
Right.
And do you have to order a minimum amount or?
No, no.
Wow.
And what would, what is the extra cost to that?
Uh, we're doing five dollars.
Five dollars.
Wow.
Yeah, that's, that's great.
And so what's the weight to this?
So they're all, they're all around 360 and 370, you know, it
changed because they're handmade.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
So 360 through 370 grams.
Okay, so let's check it out.
I gotta, I gotta I'm gonna wear it here.
So, this is about 3.
55.
Okay.
Which I think is really, really perfect and light for, especially for women who,
you know, it, it, it, you know, after the third set, your, your, your arm
is starting to hurt here a little bit.
And they should be holding it here, but if you're not, you know,
it's gonna start to hurt here.
So, this is a good, you know, light.
Okay, so let's talk about the, uh, the other two, okay, um, I think we're going
to talk about We can start with this one.
This one?
Okay.
So what, what is this one here?
I will say that one's the intermediate.
Okay.
It's called like that.
We have a drop shape, uh, with a 12K carbon.
So, um, you get a, uh, a little more power on it.
But you still, you won't lose control.
So, we made two colors on that one.
We have the gray one and we also have the black one right here.
Okay, so you have two.
Okay.
Two of the varieties, right?
Right.
Okay, so I also use this too.
Uh, check it out.
Um, okay, so let's go over the details on this.
Obviously, this looks like more of a diamond head, right?
Yes.
Okay, and you said this is 12k carbon fiber?
Correct.
Which is amazing, you know?
I mean, that's what, you know, most of the, you know, best Padels right now
are made out of, you know, carbon fiber.
Um, and how about the foam?
The foam, we use the same foam.
The same foam?
Yes.
Okay, okay.
So I, I, I like this one, um, you know, I felt, you know, um, it wasn't
as hard as, as, as the other one, but I felt has a little bit more control,
you know, I, I like the feel of it.
I mean, the, the weight was a little bit on the, on the, on
the top end here, the bounce.
So you got a little bit more oomph when, when you, when you hit that ball.
Um, good volleying, um, good de ballers and bandejas.
Um, how much do you say this weighs?
Uh, same.
This should be around 360.
Okay, let's check it out.
Wow, so this one weighs, uh, 350.
Oh, slower.
So, this is pretty amazing.
Um, because usually When you get carbon fiber and you get kind of a more of a
firmer, uh, you know, foam, um, like higher end Padel, uh, you're usually
at 365, 370, and you could feel it, you know, definitely after the third set,
you know, regardless if you're, you know, supporting it with your, your hands.
So, I really like this one.
I think this is a good You know, a good Padel.
Definitely for somebody who's a beginner, who likes the weight
a little bit more on the top.
Um, this is, I think, a good Padel here.
Well, that was my favorite since we started and since we got him.
That's been my favorite.
I changed to the pro one.
I wanted some more powerful.
We'll talk about it.
But that one I like a lot.
That one I like a lot.
Great racket.
And also, I didn't add Uh, on the price on the first ones, uh, we,
they will, they'll be around $80.
So these right here are $80?
Yes.
Wow.
And so how can they, where, where can they get them?
Uh, we're gonna be on Amazon and Okay.
Also our Shopify.
Okay, great, great.
Our, yes.
So, alright, I'll put your information down here below.
Yeah.
Okay.
And here in Miami.
Of course, if you are.
You can get it locally, then, right?
Alright, so then, uh, what is the price, then, of, of these?
This, this one right here.
That'll be around 120.
120?
Okay.
199.
Wow, great, great, great.
I mean, that's, that's a great price, man, for the Padel.
And that's a great racket.
You know, you know, you know, I always I mean, Julian always
are looking for Padels, right?
Like we're looking for wine, right?
You have a 100 wine, bottle of wine, but you're always looking out for that 15
bottle of wine that's just as good, right?
Yes, correct.
Has the same quality and great taste, you know?
So let's talk about the next one.
Um, this is pretty unique.
Um, I've never played with a Kevlar Padel before.
Uh, it was the first time, uh, and check it out.
So, uh, let's talk a little bit about this.
Um, how did you come up with Kevlar?
Like, you know, Hey, I want to use a Kevlar, you know, Padel.
How did that come up to be?
Well, you know, uh, the, the next, the next, uh, quality, you have 18 K
carbon on, on all on all these brands.
So we try and we try the 18 K carbon, but we also have the option for the cabler.
So let's, we, we see like, let's check it out.
So what we get on this Padel, it's a very.
Powerful racket, you know, so you maybe don't have the all the control that
you that maybe you need at a time But if you're looking for power, if you
want to smash you have powerful player, you'll see the difference, right?
But you keep the racket light.
So the Kevlar is a is a it's a material that they use on Life jackets they
use on the police using in all those the military using helicopter and all
the stuff Yeah, so if you ever get an argument with you know, your opponent
And he pulls up a firearm, you just put it right there and you'll be just fine.
All right.
So, um, all right.
So continue going Kevlar, right?
Yeah.
So the light, it's light, but powerful.
Um, we did it, you know, we did it.
We started doing some testing.
We got some players, um, like pro arm that they try and they say they like it.
So it is.
Let's do it like that and we, we can also be on the ranch price that we wanted.
So, okay.
So for, for me, I use this and at the net, uh, for volleys, for my
vibras, obviously for smashes, it was like, wow, you know what I'm saying?
I, it was, it was, uh, it was great.
Um, when it came to my basic, you know, um, shots and my back wall.
Uh, I didn't struggle a little bit, but, you know, I had to put
a little bit more, more effort.
I am accustomed to a, you know, uh, um, a, what do you call it,
a stiffer and harder Padel.
Um, but if you're not used to, you know, playing with a Padel,
it's very, very hard because the ball is going to come right out.
It's not even going to go in at all.
It's just going to come right out.
So, you know, um, if you're not used to that, you know, this may not be for you.
But if you're somebody who definitely comes from tennis or plays aggressive,
left sides, likes to smash, support three, uh, or does a lot of vibras,
this might, or good volleys, uh, this might be a Padel that you might like.
Um, okay.
And so this weighs, what, about three sixes?
Okay.
So let's check it out, man.
I mean, if this thing's light, I think it's gonna be great.
Yeah, so we're at 357.
You know, if you put on, and this is with a grip, right?
Yes, that's how it is.
That's 357 with a grip.
Grips are around 4 or 5 grams.
So, we're probably around 355.
I mean, that's pretty amazing, uh, for a couple of reasons.
Number one, you have a little bit of weight on the top,
and obviously you have power.
But the lighter the Padel is, the faster you can hit that ball.
So, the speed and the power is gonna give you a lot more.
You know, uh, performance when it comes to power and smashing, you know, um, okay.
So how much is this?
That'll be around 150.
150.
Yeah, we also added a smart strap.
So you will feel comfortable on playing, you know.
Okay.
Do all of them come with that?
Yes.
I definitely like these straps.
These are kind of known in the Nox, uh, straps.
And I always kind of like these a little bit better.
Um, and all of them come with this, correct?
All come with it.
Right.
And who would you say this is made for then?
I'll say for a, uh, a very aggressive player.
You know, that likes So do you use this?
I use that one.
You use this a lot?
I can see when you use it and why you would use it, you know?
Um, it's the first time I used it.
Uh, you know, I liked it.
It is definitely stiff.
So you got to get used to it.
So it's not for everybody.
And how's the durability?
I can see, you know, you I already did it.
I already did it.
Yeah, yeah.
So, uh, how is the durability Kevlar versus a, say,
carbon fiber and fiberglass?
I know carbon fiber is stronger than fiberglass, but how is Kevlar?
The Kevlar, I will say it's a little less durability.
It has a little less durability than the carbon.
This has been very impressive.
I mean, I have the gray one.
Uh, we play a tournament in Connecticut, in powerhouses, like.
One month ago, I had it like two months ago and it's right, I have it right there.
It's just perfect.
So on, on the carbon, you see they, they last, you know, they last on this one.
If you hit it hard to your partner or to the walls, yeah, maybe
you're going to get cracked.
Regardless, you know, if you're playing three, you know, two, three, four times
a week, I mean, you should probably consider, you know, your, your, your
phone breaks down after six months.
So.
You should be considering purchasing a new Padel.
You're running from six to ten months and you know, anyways, right?
Yes.
Okay.
All right.
So what are your goals for this brand?
The Lob.
I mean, our goals.
The main goal is to get people to start playing the sport, you know, get more,
more, more people, um, of course, having the branding in all clubs, uh, having
the brand on, uh, stores also, uh, around the country, uh, around the world.
We have, uh, we have already, we've already been working in other people
with other countries, you know, because of the, of the price and
the affordability that we have.
So having the brand in most, uh, courts and stores as possible.
Wow.
Um, so did you already start doing that or is that in 2024?
I would say 2024.
We started like, we started talking.
We already, we already received the, the first, uh, merchandise like two weeks ago.
So.
Okay.
Oh, pretty exciting, huh?
Wow.
Okay.
So then, you know, what is going to be the, I know you just put these out,
but when do you think you're going to do the next generation of Padels?
You know, I know usually typically most, most companies do every
year or every other year.
Are you going to follow the same suit?
I don't think so.
You know, we, we're trying to keep it simple.
Okay.
We, we, we might, we might in the future add some colors.
We might change the model, but we're trying to keep it simple.
So we can keep that price, you know, keep that affordable, affordable.
We don't, we don't want to be so much over, like, over the head to
just start inventing stuff and then we have to add some costs on it.
Right.
We wanted to, people that, they usually maybe play once a week,
twice a week, so they have the racket there, you know, they don't have
to be changing and spending money.
That's true, you add some R& D into it, you know, it costs you money, so obviously
you have to make it back somewhere, so you have to add it to the Padels, right?
Uh, do you see for yourself, uh, Producing any other products, you know
balls or bags or anything like that.
We're already doing hats We have the hats and we have some shirts.
We might doing some clothing in the future That's something that that
we're interested something about the sport that I like a lot since I play.
Uh I played baseball, uh, in college, um, you like to be part of a team, you know,
so that's something that we have in mind that get people like, have like their
uniform, you know, like, you know, I'm part of the Love Padel team, you know,
so that it's like belong to, to that.
I think that's very important.
That's very exciting.
And because you start playing tournaments and then you go with
your racket, you have your hat and.
So the clothing, I think that'll be a good challenge and that's something
they're very interested to do.
Wow.
And, um, so both men and women, correct?
Yes, of course.
Right, right, right.
All right, Carlos, thank you for joining us at Padel Smash and
we wish you all the luck in 2024.
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