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 […]

So you’ve started to play padel but you’re not yet sure how to keep score? Here’s a handy guide to solve your doubts. Match > Set > Game Each padel match is made up of two to three sets. To win a set, you must win at least six games. The games are scored starting […]

When playing in matches and tournaments you will be asked what padel skill level you have. You have to be honest with yourself and make your best judgment. Putting yourself in a lower level means playing with slower players and you will not enjoy yourself. On the other hand, placing yourself in a group of […]

Barcelona is one of the best cities in the world for padel. The number of clubs across Barcelona province surged from 84 in 2022 to over 118 by 2024, with approximately 48 facilities within the city limits alone. Whether you’re looking for a casual hit or serious competition, there’s a club for you. Most clubs […]

Meet my favorite sport: Padel (or Paddle, as it is sometimes referred to in the English-speaking community). My Padel Story Until 2015, I’d been a football (soccer) fan all my life and I used to enjoy practicing this sport on a weekly basis with my friends back in Malta. It was my favorite sport by […]