Journal

How to play, what to buy carefully, and what’s changing around the sport.

• newsSep 10, 2026

  Indoor vs outdoor padel: what changes in your game

  Wind, light, and bounce speed shift shot selection more than most players admit.

• newsSep 9, 2026

  What the padel boom means for recreational clubs

  More courts help — until booking systems and coaching quality fall behind demand.

• playSep 7, 2026

  A warm-up that actually helps before padel

  Five minutes that prepare the shoulder and the first glass exchange — not a yoga reel.

• playSep 5, 2026

  Doubles positioning basics that stop mid-court collisions

  Most recreational chaos is two people occupying the same square metre.

• playSep 3, 2026

  Lob and bandeja: when each shot earns its place

  Two answers to the same problem — a ball above the shoulder — with different risk.

• gearSep 1, 2026

  When to change your overgrip

  If the racket twists in your hand on wet volleys, you already waited too long.

• gearAug 28, 2026

  Padel shoes: clay patterns vs artificial turf

  Outsole design matters more than colorways when the court is sand-dressed or wet.

• gearAug 26, 2026

  Soft vs hard rackets for intermediate players

  Foam feel and face stiffness change depth and comfort more than the logo on the throat.

• gearAug 22, 2026

  Round, diamond, or teardrop: pick a racket shape for how you miss

  Shape changes the sweet spot and forgiveness when your timing is early or late — not a personality test.

• rulesAug 18, 2026

  Padel rules that actually change points

  Glass, fences, double bounces, and the serve — the rules that decide rallies.

• rulesAug 14, 2026

  Padel scoring without the fog

  Games, sets, and that awkward deuce — explained the way you’d tell a friend before walking on court.

• playAug 12, 2026

  Your first padel session: what to do before the score matters

  If you’ve never played, this is the order of problems to solve in the first hour — not a motivational pep talk.