Padel and tennis players frequently ask me if there are any padel courts in Malta. Good news! There are two different clubs/courts that are open now with more opening soon. I have created a site for all padel players in Malta, you can subscribe there to be put in Whatsapp groups and join matches of […]

As winter approaches, we will have to deal with rain and wet padel courts. It is usually possible to continue playing under light rain conditions, but if a court is soaked then it is better to stop playing or not start in the first place. Let’s consider a few factors that change drastically when playing […]

First off, let me start by saying that while I mention padel balls specifically in this post, it applies equally to tennis balls. So with that in mind, off we go. One of the biggest costs of playing padel, after the cost of renting courts, is that of buying padel balls. Padel balls start losing […]

So you’re enjoying your new favorite sport of padel (paddle) and you want to buy the ideal racket for your style of play and level? This post will explain all the factors that go into this decision. There are three racket head shapes that we need to consider: Round Diamond Tear drop Oversize Round Padel […]

Whenever I have the opportunity, I like to record my padel matches. This has been an essential tool for me in identifying and correcting my mistakes. Many people love the videos I upload to YouTube, and ask me how to do the same for their own matches, so in this post, I’ll be describing my […]

Ever wondered how a padel professional splits his day? There is no one better to follow than the world champion for 14 years, Fernando Belasteguin. In the video below, he shares his typical timetable: 07:15 – 08:00 Wake up & Breakfast 08:30 – 10:30 Physical Training 11:00 – 13:00 Padel Training, followed by stretching 13:30 […]

If you want to improve at padel, the best way to do so is to get a private padel coach and have regular lessons, play as many matches as you can and also make sure you are at peak fitness. However, when we’re not training and resting our bodies, we can still continue improving at […]

The grip of a padel racket is very important part of our padel equipment collection for obvious reasons. Having a bad grip can cause us to lose the feel of the racket or have it move around too much in our hands while hitting shots. A good grip has the following characteristics: Comfortable fit according […]

During the past weekend I’ve had the chance to take part and play in the International Padel Experience tournament in Rotterdam. Together with my partner Ole, I was really looking forward to my first experience playing and competing outside of Spain. Padel is the second most popular sport in Spain but it’s still in its […]