Padel
Padel Guides
Plain-English padel guides — rackets, rules, scoring and the court — with diagrams and videos. Ideal if you are new to padel or coming from tennis.
Padel GearHow to Choose a Padel RacketA clear guide to choosing a padel racket: round vs teardrop vs diamond, weight, balance, core hardness and face materials — and which combination suits your level.
Padel GearBest Padel Rackets by LevelWhich padel rackets suit beginners, intermediate and advanced players — the specs to look for at each level and live rankings from our 1,700-racket finder.
Padel BasicsPadel Rules ExplainedThe rules of padel in plain English: the underhand serve, how the glass and mesh walls work, what counts as a fault, the net rule and the main differences from tennis.
Padel BasicsPadel Scoring ExplainedHow padel is scored: 15-30-40, deuce and the golden (deciding) point, sets, tiebreaks and super tiebreaks, plus who serves when — in plain English.
Padel BasicsPadel Court DimensionsOfficial padel court dimensions in metres and feet: 20 × 10 m playing area, service lines, net height, glass and mesh wall heights and the space needed to build a court.
Padel GearPadel Shoes: How to ChooseWhy padel needs its own shoes, which outsole works on sand-filled artificial grass, how padel shoes differ from tennis and running shoes, and how to choose fit and cushioning.
Padel GearPadel Balls vs Tennis BallsHow padel balls differ from tennis balls — pressure, bounce and size — why you shouldn't use tennis balls for padel, and how long a can of padel balls lasts.
Padel BasicsPadel for Tennis PlayersSwitching from tennis to padel? The 10 biggest adjustments: shorter swings, using the glass, lobbing, net positioning, the serve, the racket and the footwork that change.
Padel GearRound vs Teardrop vs Diamond Padel RacketsRound, teardrop or diamond? How padel racket shape changes the sweet spot, balance, power and control — with a clear guide to which shape suits your level and playing style.
Padel GearPadel Racket Materials ExplainedWhat padel rackets are made of and why it matters: fibreglass vs carbon faces, 3K, 12K and 18K carbon, soft vs hard EVA and foam cores, frames and rough surfaces.
Padel BasicsPadel Shots ExplainedEvery padel shot explained in plain English — the bandeja, víbora, smash, por 3 and por 4, chiquita, lob, bajada, contrapared and bote pronto — with when to use each one.
Padel GearPadel and Tennis ElbowWhy padel causes tennis elbow, which racket shape, weight, balance and core are gentlest on the arm, and the technique, grip and warm-up habits that help — plus when to see a professional.
Padel BasicsHow to Start Playing PadelEverything you need for your first padel game: how to book a court and find players, what to wear and buy, the five rules to know, basic positioning, etiquette and how to improve fast.
Padel GearPadel Accessories Worth BuyingThe padel accessories that actually matter — overgrips, frame protectors, racket covers, bags, wrist straps, ball pressurisers — what each one does, how often to replace it and what you can skip.