At £64, the Pastel De Mint is the most accessible adult racket in AIXO's padel range — and the lightest. It's a Ghost Series full carbon frame tuned for speed, forgiveness, and understated style. Here's why "entry-level" is the wrong label for it.
Light Doesn't Mean Soft
The full carbon chassis gives the Pastel De Mint rigidity and response you don't expect at this weight or price — most rackets this light are flexy fibreglass. The EVA Foam Core with MAX Sweet Spot enlarges the strike zone, so off-centre hits still come back with pace and direction. Forgiving accuracy, in AIXO's words; hard to argue after a few sets.
Built for Fast Hands
The super-light build with mid balance is the story here. Defensive recoveries arrive earlier, transitions from lob to volley are effortless, and your arm is fresher in the third set. The SpinTex surface adds precision to slices and drops, letting you dictate pace even when you can't dictate power.
Spec Summary
| Series | Ghost — Full Carbon |
| Core | EVA Foam (MAX Sweet Spot) |
| Weight | Super light |
| Balance | Mid |
| Surface | SpinTex |
| Price | £64 |
Who It's For
Beginners buying their first proper racket, improvers who value quick hands over raw power, and anyone managing arm fatigue or tennis elbow who needs a lighter frame that still performs. Juniors under 10 should start with the Fizzball Junior instead.
Verdict
Matte mint, ghosted detailing, and a spec sheet that punches way above £64. The Pastel De Mint is the easiest recommendation in the range: it makes the game feel faster and simpler, which is exactly what most players actually need — whatever the marketing for heavier, "more powerful" rackets tells them.
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