Clubs and companies
An original Christmas gift for employees: why a padel racket with your logo works
A padel racket with your logo is a Christmas gift that is still used after the holidays. For Christmas 2026, order by Monday 9 November for delivery by Friday 18 December.
Contents
- Why the usual Christmas hamper is forgotten so quickly
- What a padel racket with your logo does differently
- Who it works for, and who it does not
- What it costs: volume pricing and an example
- Planning: when to order for Christmas 2026
- Design: understated works better
- Invoice and VAT
- Checklist for your Christmas order
- Frequently asked questions
An original Christmas gift for your employees is one that still gets used after the holidays. A padel racket with your company logo is a good example: anyone who plays takes it to the court, where fellow players see it every match. For Christmas 2026, order by Monday 9 November and it arrives by Friday 18 December at the latest. With express delivery you can order until Monday 16 November. The current dates are always on our Christmas page for companies.
Why the usual Christmas hamper is forgotten so quickly
A classic hamper full of food and drink is a perfectly nice gesture. The problem is that it is gone before the new year starts. A week later nobody remembers what was in it, let alone who sent it. For an employer who wants the gift to say something, or a company thanking its clients, that is a missed opportunity. A gift that gets used stays in sight.
What a padel racket with your logo does differently
For many people padel is the sport they picked up in recent years and now play every week. To them, a racket with your logo is not a gimmick but a piece of kit. It goes in the bag, sits by the court and is seen by three other players every match. Every racket is printed individually, so the same logo with a different name for each employee is possible too. Send the names as one list, exactly as they should appear, and have a colleague check it.
Who it works for, and who it does not
A padel racket is not a gift for everyone. It works best in teams where many people play, at companies with their own padel team or an annual tournament, and for clients you know are players. If only part of your team plays, give the racket to that group and let the others choose for themselves with a gift card.
What it costs: volume pricing and an example
The price per racket drops with the quantity. One racket costs €149.00 including VAT, volume pricing starts at 5 pieces, you order directly up to 199 pieces, and from 200 pieces we send a custom quote. The prices below are for the MerchPadel 3K, with a medium EVA core that plays comfortably and suits developing players. Worked examples for 10, 25, 50 and 100 pieces are on padel merchandise for companies.
| Quantity | Per racket incl. VAT | Per racket excl. VAT |
|---|---|---|
| 5 to 9 | €139.00 | €114.88 |
| 10 to 24 | €129.00 | €106.61 |
| 25 to 49 | €99.00 | €81.82 |
| 50 to 99 | €75.00 | €61.98 |
| 100 to 199 | €68.99 | €57.02 |
An example: 25 rackets in 3K cost €99.00 each including VAT, €2,475.00 in total, or €2,045.45 excluding VAT. Shipping is free across the EU. The design costs nothing either if you use the design service or choose We design it for you.
Planning: when to order for Christmas 2026
Every racket is made to order and then printed. The lead time is 3 to 4 weeks after you approve the print proof. For a company that wants to hand out gifts in the week before Christmas, we count back from Friday 18 December, using the upper end of the lead time, 4 days for proof and approval, and 7 days of margin because parcels take longer in December.
| What | Latest date |
|---|---|
| Order, standard delivery | Monday 9 November |
| Order, express delivery (€29 per order) | Monday 16 November |
| Delivered | Friday 18 December |
After those dates a printed racket will not make it for Christmas. You then have two options: a gift card, which arrives as a PDF right after payment, or the racket as a New Year gift in January. Have a different date, such as a New Year drinks event? Add it to your request and we count back from your date.
Design: understated works better
A racket that looks like a billboard gets used less. A logo on a calm background in your brand colours works better than a fully printed surface. Keep in mind that the holes in the face interrupt the image, so fine lettering and thin lines close up quickly. More on that in how to supply a logo that prints sharp and seven design ideas for your own racket.
Invoice and VAT
You receive an invoice in your company name with VAT shown separately. If you order from another EU country with a valid VAT number, we can apply the reverse charge. How a gift to employees is treated for tax depends on your country; check with your accountant.
Checklist for your Christmas order
- Players and clients counted.
- Material chosen: 3K, 12K or 18K.
- Logo ready as SVG or PDF, or the design service booked.
- Name list checked, if you want names on the rackets.
- Ordered by Monday 9 November, or with express delivery by Monday 16 November.
- Print proof approved.
- A gift card sorted for anyone who does not play.
Frequently asked questions
When do I need to order for Christmas 2026?
Order by Monday 9 November and it arrives by Friday 18 December at the latest. After that a printed racket will not make it for Christmas, but a gift card arrives in your inbox right after payment.
What does a padel racket with a logo cost for employees?
The MerchPadel 3K costs €149.00 each including VAT, with volume pricing from 5 pieces: €99.00 each for 25 to 49 rackets. From 200 pieces we send a quote.
Can each racket carry its own name?
Yes. Every racket is printed individually, so the same logo with a different name for each employee is possible. You see every name on the print proof before you approve.
Do I get an invoice with VAT?
Yes, in your company name with VAT shown separately. With a valid VAT number from another EU country we can apply the reverse charge.