Padel is the world’s fastest-growing racket sport — and the reason is simple: it’s genuinely accessible.
The Court: Smaller, Enclosed, and Forgiving
A padel court measures 20m x 10m — roughly 25% smaller than a tennis court. The entire court is surrounded by glass walls and metal mesh. The ball can bounce off these walls after hitting the floor, and you can play it — just like squash.
This changes everything. Rallies last longer. Balls stay in play. Beginners feel competent within their first session.
The Racket: Solid, Not Strung
This is the biggest equipment difference. A padel racket has no strings. It’s a solid, perforated bat with a foam or EVA rubber core, typically weighing 350g to 385g. The solid face is far more forgiving on off-centre hits than a strung tennis racket. Padel rackets are also shorter — around 45-46cm compared to a tennis racket’s 68-71cm.
The Ball: Lower Pressure, Lower Bounce
Padel balls look almost identical to tennis balls but carry significantly lower internal pressure — roughly 10-11 PSI compared to tennis balls at 14 PSI. The result is a lower, more controlled bounce that keeps rallies playable after glass rebounds and on the smaller court.
The Serve: Underarm Only
Every point in padel starts with an underarm serve. You stand behind the service line, bounce the ball once, and hit it below waist height into the diagonally opposite service box. No power serving. No aces. This removes the single biggest technical barrier for beginners.
The Scoring: Same as Tennis
15, 30, 40, game. Best of three sets. If you’ve played tennis, you already know how to keep score.
Tennis Players: You Already Have a Head Start
If you play tennis, you’ll feel comfortable on a padel court almost immediately. The strokes — forehands, backhands, volleys, lobs — are largely the same. The main adjustment is tactical: padel is doubles-only, and the team at the net controls the point roughly 70-80% of the time in organised play. Use the serve to get to the net. Use the walls. Be patient.
The Sport Is Booming
Padel was invented in 1969 in Acapulco, Mexico. Today, it’s played in 150+ countries, with over 19 million players worldwide. The 2026 Asian Games has included padel as a medal event, and Olympic inclusion is on the horizon.
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