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title: "Maksim Streltcov - Padel Player and Gear Reviewer"
url: "https://padel.how/author/"
description: "Maksim Streltcov is the independent padel gear reviewer behind padel.how, testing rackets and overgrips in real play before publishing scores."
locale: "en"
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## Direct answer

> Maksim Streltcov is the independent padel gear reviewer behind padel.how, testing rackets and overgrips in real play before publishing scores.

# Maksim Streltcov


On padel.how I write practical gear reviews and guides from the perspective of a player who uses the equipment on court, not from a catalogue.


Former table tennis player now focused on padel, training regularly, playing matches and testing equipment in real playing conditions.


## About


My work on padel.how is built around one question: how does this racket, overgrip or setup actually feel during a match?


I focus on control, power, comfort, forgiveness, spin, balance and who the product realistically suits. Brand names, specifications and visible product claims are checked against published product data where available.


## How reviews work


Reviews combine on-court use, product specifications, side-by-side comparison with similar gear and a repeatable scoring model.


Each racket review separates published specs from court feel, explains the score and links to the [review methodology](https://padel.how/equipment/racket/methodology/) so readers can understand how conclusions are made.


Products are reviewed independently. A higher score means stronger fit for the stated player profile, not that the product is perfect for everyone.


## Reviews published


- [Padel racket reviews (115 rackets)](https://padel.how/equipment/racket/)
- [Padel overgrip reviews (4 overgrips)](https://padel.how/equipment/overgrip/)


## Contact


Questions about reviews or the methodology: [Contact](https://padel.how/contact/), [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-streltcov-3464a878/), [X](https://x.com/streltcoff) or [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/streltcoff).