Padel is a racquet sport that combines elements of tennis, squash, and badminton, swiftly rising in popularity around the globe. At its heart, padel is defined by its unique, perforated racket design. This article aims to delve into the intricate process behind the manufacture of padel rackets, shedding light on the materials, techniques, and quality […]
Padel Rackets – Made in Spain VS Made in Asia
Padel, a sport that originated in Mexico, has become hugely popular in Spain, which is often considered the epicenter of the sport. The Spanish take on the sport’s equipment, particularly the padel racket, is regarded as some of the finest in the world. On the other hand, Asia, known for its mass production capabilities, has […]
Mass Market Padel Rackets VS Professional Padel Rackets
The question of whether the padel rackets sold to the mass market are the same as those used by the sponsored professional players is one that has been asked in many sports. The short answer is: not always. Professional athletes often have specific needs and preferences that can be quite distinct from those of amateur […]
Pickleball vs. Padel: A Comparison of Two Rapidly Growing Racket Sports
Pickleball and padel are two exciting racket sports that have been gaining popularity worldwide. Both sports offer fun, social, and competitive experiences, making them attractive to players of all ages and skill levels. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the similarities and differences between pickleball and padel, exploring the gameplay, equipment, rules, […]
How to Find the Right Amateur Padel Tournaments
Padel is not just for the pros. One of the best things about the sport is that anyone of any level and age can have a great time and take part in competitions. I first published this article several years ago and the amateur padel scene has changed enormously since then. Spain now has over […]
Padel Progress Report – Year 4 (2020)
Well, what can we say about 2020? It was a real shit show for the whole world really, and my padel journey got heavily affected by the whole COVID crisis and lockdowns. I started the year strongly, winning the first tournament I participated in. The rest of January was quite tough though, as right when […]
Padel Progress Report – Year 3 (2019)
My third year of padel was a real mixed bag. I started out 2019 at peak enthusiasm for padel, and I wanted to train even more regularly and as similar to a pro as possible. I approached Marcela Ferrari, then coach of number one player Fernando Belasteguin as well as Gemma Triay and Lucia Sainz, […]
Proper Breathing in Padel
Proper breathing is often a neglected element at amateur level sport, and sometimes even professionals breathe incorrectly, although nowadays with the influence of good coaches and technology this is very rare. I definitely struggled with improper breathing myself. My biggest issue was holding my breath during padel while playing shots or while lifting weights at […]
How to Deal with Confrontation in Padel and Tennis
Today I want to address confrontation in sports like tennis and padel, where it is quite common to have opponents try out some gamesmanship techniques to try to put you off your game. I’ll start by recounting a situation that happened to me recently while playing in a padel tournament in Barcelona. I’m always a […]
Five Different Ways to Improve at Tennis and Padel
Here’s a quick list of five different ways you can improve at tennis or padel. Go through them whenever you feel like you’re stuck in a rut and you’re not improving much. Movement and positioning – understanding the footwork patterns to be the most efficient on the court and can your recover to the right […]
Padel Etiquette and Rules For Non-Umpired Matches
During friendly matches and most amateur tournaments padel matches are played without an umpire. The qualifying rounds of World Padel Tour don’t have a referee either. This means that the players will have to judge certain things themselves in an amicable manner. Let’s talk about some of these things to keep an eye out for […]
My Tennis Notes – Lessons, Resources, and Video Analysis
I started training tennis in May 2019 as a way to complement my padel game. It might seem counterintuitive, but it turned out to be a good decision. A tennis racquet gives you a much more responsive feel on the ball, which makes it easier to sense how your movements are actually affecting it. Skills […]
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