People describe Padel as the ‘T20’ of cricket; the ‘touch rugby’ of rugby; the ‘5-a-side’ of Football.
Welcome to the fastest growing sport in the world.
Fast paced, fun and social, this accessible racket sport combines tennis and squash.
PADEL RULES
Generally played in doubles
The ball can be played off the walls
Scoring is the same as tennis
A serve must be done underarm
PADEL EQUIPMENT
The Court :
Padel is played in an enclosed court. It is 25% smaller than a tennis court, with wire mesh on the sides and glass walls around the back. There is a net in the middle. Dimension: 20 x 10 meters in size.
Padel Rackets :
Padel Rackets are made from composite materials with a perforated surface to allow airflow. Materials vary depending on quality but most rackets are made out of fibreglass or carbon.
Padel Balls :
The balls are identical to tennis balls, but with a slight difference in pressure.
