Before you even hit your first forehand or experience the thrill of connecting with a perfect smash, there’s a layer of the game of padel that too many players overlook: etiquette. Padel can get ...

Born almost by accident in an Acapulco garden, padel has in fifty years become a global phenomenon that both fascinates and ...

The padel revolution sweeping London and beyond shows no sign of slowing down, with Jason Manford partnering with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) to introduce the game to more children. The comedian ...

As a lifelong tennis player, I’ve managed to dodge the pickleball craze. The courts are crowded, the plastic-ball thunk isn’t exactly music to my ears, and the gameplay feels a little…flat. But when I ...

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Avoid upfront costs when first playing padel, with a ‘try before you buy’ approach. “If you are starting out, you can rent a racquet and your normal trainers will work fine. Once the padel addiction ...

Racket sports are in the midst of a global boom. For decades, tennis dominated the courts, but today, two new contenders, pickleball vs padel, are rewriting the playbook. From suburban parks in the ...