Your first padel match: what to wear, bring and expect
First time playing padel? Use this practical checklist for shoes, rackets, booking, rules, warm-up and your first doubles match.
Nov 2, 2026
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First time playing padel? Use this practical checklist for shoes, rackets, booking, rules, warm-up and your first doubles match.
Round, teardrop or diamond? Learn how to choose your first padel racket by shape, balance, weight, core feel and comfort - without overspending.
How big is a padel court? Get the official 10m x 20m measurements, service-line spacing, glass walls, net height and space needed around a court.
Rotterdam P2 saw three of the top four men's seeds eliminated as Stupaczuk-Sanz, Yanguas-Nieto and Gonzalez-Campagnolo reached the semi-finals.
Premier Padel and FIP have appointed Sportradar as betting integrity partner as an official regulated betting data ecosystem launches from 2027.
Emma Cantu and Roberta Berlanga won the U18 girls title at the FIP Promises Padel X 2026 in Miami after a three-set comeback in the final.
PPL CEO Mike Dorfman says expensive court time is a barrier to US padel growth and wants public courts in places like Central Park.
Private clubs and law firms across the US are adding padel for networking and members. What's driving the shift, and what it means for the sport's growth.
Practical padel tactics to face stronger players—reduce errors, control tempo, and use high-percentage plays. Find clubs and coaching near you.
Learn the best gym exercises for padel players to boost performance, improve stamina, and stay injury-free. Perfect for beginners and intermediates.
Learn the best solo padel drills to improve your volleys, bandeja, and control. Practical training ideas for when you can’t find a partner.
We’re excited to announce that What The Padel has been featured in a recent authoritative roundup on Padel Rumors
Check out new padel locations in Easton, Denver, Mesa, and Tucson. See details, hours, and links to book courts near you.
Six new padel locations near you in PA, LA, GA, FL, CT and CA. Find each padel location by city page, see addresses, and discover courts near you.
Struggling to book a padel court? Learn why demand is booming and how to find available courts near you with smart booking strategies.
Padel is gaining momentum across the U.S. as new clubs, investors, and players drive rapid growth in America’s emerging racket sport.
Padel is a doubles racket sport played on an enclosed glass court. Learn the rules, court, equipment and how it differs from paddle tennis - plus where to play.
Padel, paddle tennis and platform tennis are three different sports. Compare the courts, rackets, rules and governing bodies - and find padel courts near you.
What the FIP Code of Ethics means for padel players: integrity, respect, safety and fair play, and how it sits alongside the Disciplinary Code.
Learn how to serve in padel step by step, with the 2026 FIP serve rules and the common faults to avoid. Master the underhand serve and build confidence.
How padel scoring works: points, sets, tiebreaks and the three 40-40 formats - advantage, the new 2026 Star Point, and golden point. A beginner's guide.
Learn official padel rules in plain English. FIP-based guide to serving, scoring, lets, faults and tiebreaks, updated for the 2026 rulebook.
The FIP's 2026 rules introduce the Star Point at 40-40, a stricter serve, a safety cord penalty and a faster clock. What changed and what reaches club play.
There are now over 1,000 padel courts in the US across 30+ states. A summer 2026 update on where they are, indoor vs outdoor, and how to find courts near you.