Off-Court Chats: The Man Behind Padel's Most Premium Racket | The Off-Court Podcast Ep. 12

The Off-Court Podcast

In this episode of Off-Court Chats, we sit down with William Wallich — the founder of Wallich Padel, one of the most premium and innovative padel racket brands in the world.
Handcrafted in Sweden and made with the same carbon fiber used in hypercars like Koenigsegg, Wallich’s custom rackets are changing how serious players think about their gear.
We dive into:
The origin story of Wallich Padel and how it all started
Why performance, durability, and custom craftsmanship matter more than ever
What goes into building a €1000 racket — and who it’s really for
How gear might shape the future of padel as the sport grows globally
🎧 Whether you're a gearhead, a padel player looking to upgrade, or just love stories of passion turned into product — this one’s for you.
👇 Let us know in the comments: Would YOU ever invest in a custom racket?
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⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro
2:40 – How Wallich Padel Was Born
5:07 – What Pro Players Really Think of Wallich Rackets
8:35 – Building the Brand… While Sleeping on the Factory Floor
11:19 – When the Wallich Factory Got Broken Into…
14:41 – From Hypercars to Padel: The Carbon Fiber Origin Story
21:14 – What Actually Makes a Wallich Racket Different?
23:40 – How Players Custom-Build Their Own Racket
28:44 – Are Custom Rackets the Future of Padel?
32:20 – €1300 for a Racket?! Why It Costs That Much
33:55 – What’s Inside a Premium Padel Racket (It’s Not What You Think)
37:27 – Can a Racket Really Help With Tennis Elbow?
39:13 – How Long Should a Top-Tier Racket Actually Last?
40:00 – The Biggest On-Court Impact Players Notice
43:28 – The Science Behind Wallich Padel
44:10 – Who These Rackets Are (and Aren’t) For
46:29 – Why These Rackets Don’t Break (and Wh