Not sure whether to choose a round, teardrop or diamond racket? Match the shape to your level, your position on court, your playing style and your arm, with a simple decision guide.
Which racket sport can you learn fastest? Padel, tennis, squash, pickleball and badminton compared on learning curve, equipment, fitness and how quickly you can enjoy a real game.
One game and people are hooked. The real reasons padel is so addictive: instant rewards, long rallies, constant progress, the social buzz and the famous one-more-game feeling.
Padel and pickleball look similar but play by very different rules. The nine key rule differences, from walls and the kitchen to serving, scoring and equipment, explained simply.
The UAE is one of the world's great padel destinations. Where to play in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, what courts cost, the best time of year and day to play, and how to find a game.
The rules of padel in plain English: the court, the serve, how scoring works, when you can play off the glass, the golden point, and the most common ways to lose a point.
Never played padel? Here is exactly how to get started: finding a court, booking your first session, what to wear and bring, what happens on court, and how to find players at your level.
What a padel court really costs to build: the court itself, groundwork, lighting, roofing and running costs, the dimensions and space you need, and how clubs, hotels and homeowners plan a project.
A few simple habits can add months to the life of your padel racket. How to store it, clean it, protect the frame, keep it out of the heat, and regrip it in five minutes.
