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Blanes, CAuthorCorrecher, AAuthorMartínez-Turégano, JAuthorRicolfe-Viala, CCorresponding Author

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October 28, 2024
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Identifying the Sweet Spot of Padel Rackets with a Robot

Publicated to:Sensors. 23 (24): 9908- - 2023-12-01 23(24), DOI: 10.3390/s23249908

Authors: Blanes, Carlos; Correcher, Antonio; Martinez-Turegano, Jaime; Ricolfe-Viala, Carlos

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Univ Politecn Valencia, Inst Automat & Informat Ind, Edificio 8G,Acceso D,3a Planta,Camino Vera S-N - Author

Abstract

Although the vibration of rackets and the location of the sweet spot for players when hitting the ball is crucial, manufacturers do not specify this behavior precisely. This article analyses padel rackets, provides a solution to determine the sweet spot position (SSP), quantifies its behavior, and determines the level of vibration transmitted along the racket handle. The proposed methods serve to locate the SSP without quantifying it. This article demonstrates the development of equipment capable of analyzing the vibration behavior of padel rackets. To do so, it employs a robot that moves along the surface of the padel racket, striking it along its central line. Accelerometers are placed on a movable cradle where rackets are positioned and adjusted. A method for analyzing accelerometer signals to quantify vibration severity is proposed. The SSP and vibration behavior along the central line are determined and quantified. As a result of the study, 225 padel rackets are analyzed and compared. SSP is independent of the padel racket shape, balance, weight, moment of inertia, and padel racket shape (tear, diamond, or round) and is not located at the same position as the center of percussion.

Keywords

AccelerometerAccelerometer signalsAccelerometersArticleCentral venous catheterHumanMalePádelPercussionPhysicsRobot sensorRobot sensorsRobotsSensorSignal processSignal processingSpot positionSweet spotSystem identificationSystem-identificationTactile sensorTactile sensorsTennisVibrationVibration analysisVibration behavioursVibration severity

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Sensors due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency Scopus (SJR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2023, it was in position , thus managing to position itself as a Q1 (Primer Cuartil), in the category Instrumentation.

Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-07-16:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 13 (PlumX).

With a more dissemination-oriented intent and targeting more general audiences, we can observe other more global scores such as:

    It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

    • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.

    Leadership analysis of institutional authors

    There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (Blanes Campos, Carlos) and Last Author (Ricolfe Viala, Carlos).

    the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been Ricolfe Viala, Carlos.