You don't need to own a racket to play padel, and you don't need to guess before you buy one. At Padel Point in Bankstown you can hire a racket and balls for your game, and if you're thinking of buying, you can try the exact racket first. This guide explains the prices, how hire works, and how our racket demo works.
Last updated: October 2026.
Padel racket hire at Padel Point
You hire a racket for a session, which is 2 hours.
| Where | Racket | Price per session (2 hours) |
|---|---|---|
| Racket vending machine (available all the time) | Basic racket | $5 |
| Staff on the courts (7am to 10pm) | Basic racket | $5 |
| Staff on the courts (7am to 10pm) | Premium racket | $10 |
| Staff on the courts (7am to 10pm) | Ultra premium racket | $15 |
Premium and ultra premium are professional-level rackets. The more expensive the racket, the higher the tier, because the build quality is better. They are hired from our staff, so they're available while staff are on the courts, 7am to 10pm. Our team can show you the options and help you choose.
Padel ball hire
You can hire three balls for $3 per session (2 hours). Get them from the ball vending machine or from the reception counter, at the same price.
Try before you buy: demo a racket
Rackets can cost hundreds of dollars, and the best way to know if one suits you is to play with it. That's why we have a demo racket for every model we sell.
- Choose the racket you're thinking of buying. Browse our padel rackets, or ask in the pro shop.
- Hire the demo racket for $25 a session. You play with it on the court for a session.
- Decide. If you like it and want to buy that model, you pay the remaining price and take home a new, unused racket of that model. For a $600 racket, you pay the remaining $575. If you don't buy, the $25 is the cost of the demo.
Demos are arranged at the club, not online, and they need a staff member present, so they're available while staff are on the courts, 7am to 10pm. Pop into the pro shop, or contact us to arrange a time. If you're not sure where to start, read our guide to choosing a padel racket.
Hire and demo: a quick comparison
- Just trying padel: hire a basic racket from the vending machine or staff, and three balls, and play. See how to try padel at Padel Point.
- Playing regularly but not ready to buy: hire a premium or ultra premium racket from our staff for a session.
- Ready to buy: demo the racket for $25, then pay the remaining price and take home a new one.
Racket hire and demo: FAQs
Do I need to bring my own racket?
No. You can hire a racket and balls on site.
How much does it cost to hire a padel racket?
A basic racket is $5 per session, from the racket vending machine or from our staff. Premium rackets are $10 and ultra premium rackets are $15 per session, hired from our staff on the courts.
How long is a session?
A session is 2 hours.
When can I hire a racket?
Basic rackets are available all the time from the vending machine. Staff are on the courts from 7am to 10pm, and premium and ultra premium rackets need a staff member present, so they're available in those hours.
How much are balls?
Three balls are $3 per session, from the ball vending machine or reception.
How does the racket demo work?
You hire the demo racket for $25 and play a session with it. If you decide to buy that model, you pay the rest of the price (for a $600 racket, $575) and take home a new, unused racket.
Can I demo any racket?
We have a demo racket for every model we sell. Ask in the pro shop to check the model you're interested in.
Can I book a demo online?
Demos are arranged at the club, while staff are on the courts (7am to 10pm). Pop into the pro shop or contact us to arrange a time.
Ready to play? Book a court at Padel Point, take a lesson, or contact us to ask about a racket demo.
