Guide
Americano vs Mexicano: Which Padel Format Is Fairer?
Mexicano produced closer simulated matches, while Americano gave far better partner rotation. See the results from 120,000 tournaments.
1 October 20268 min read
Articles
Padel articles that hold up on court
Practical padel articles, sourced statistics and short tips you can use on court tonight.
GuidePadel Racket Prices: What Do €100, €200 and €300 Buy?
Our comparison of 88 priced adult model groups describes advertised specifications and offers.
27 September 20269 min read
GuideUK Padel Court Prices: Eight Venues Compared
A dated comparison of court hire, player shares, session lengths and equipment costs at eight selected venues in England and Wales.
22 September 20269 min read
GuidePadel vs Tennis: Differences, Rules and Which to Play
The courts are closer in size than you might think. The bigger adjustment is what happens after a good shot hits the glass.
18 September 202611 min read
GuidePadel vs Pickleball: Differences, Rules and Which to Play
How walls, the kitchen and serving rules change the game, plus a court-size comparison and published prices from a club offering both sports.
17 September 202610 min read
GuidePadel Positions: Where to Stand and Which Side to Play
Where both partners should stand, when to move forward or retreat, and how to choose your side without leaving the middle open.
16 September 20269 min read
GuideHow Long Does a Padel Match Last?
What match research says about duration, how much court time to book, and how to avoid leaving a close match unfinished.
9 September 20269 min read
GuidePadel Scoring Explained: Games, Sets, Tie-Breaks and Golden Point
Padel uses 15, 30 and 40, but a game at deuce can now end in three official ways. Learn the score from the first point to a deciding tie-break.
3 September 202613 min read
GuidePadel Court Dimensions: Official Size, Walls, Height and Space Needed
A regulation padel court is 20 × 10 metres inside the walls. Here are the official line, net, enclosure and height measurements, plus the space a real facility needs.
1 September 202612 min read
Guides
Rules, formats and how-to instructions, with the tools to run them.
Statistics
Sourced data on participation, growth and market numbers.
Tips
Short advice you can use in your next match.
Padel glossary
Padel terms and Spanish words explained in plain English.