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The 10 Best Padel Gifts for Men (That They'll Actually Use)
The 10 Best Padel Gifts for Men (That They'll Actually Use)
Shopping for a man who plays padel? Here are 10 padel gifts for men that cover every budget, from overgrips to a new racket, with honest advice on each. Read more...
What Is a Bandeja and Why Can't You Stop Practising It?
What Is a Bandeja and Why Can't You Stop Practising It?
The bandeja is padel's signature overhead shot. Here's what it is, why it matters, and why it's so hard to stop thinking about once you know it exists. Read more...
How Much Does Padel Actually Cost? A Realistic Breakdown
How Much Does Padel Actually Cost? A Realistic Breakdown
Court fees, rackets, shoes, lessons, membership. Here's what padel costs at every level, so you know what you're actually signing up for. Read more...
What Your Padel Kit Says About You
What Your Padel Kit Says About You
From the full matching set to the reused tennis shoes, your kit on court communicates more than you think. Read more...
How to Introduce Your Partner to Padel Without Ruining Your Relationship
How to Introduce Your Partner to Padel Without Ruining Your Relationship
Teaching someone you love a new sport is harder than it sounds. Here's how to do it without a single argument on or off the court. Read more...
The 7 Types of Player You Meet on a Padel Court
The 7 Types of Player You Meet on a Padel Court
They're at every club in Britain. From the one who arrives forty minutes early to the one who coaches without being asked, here they all are. Read more...
Why Padel Players Make the Worst Dinner Guests
Why Padel Players Make the Worst Dinner Guests
You know the one. Every conversation ends up back on court. Here's why padel players are completely insufferable — and why you love them anyway. Read more...
The Best Padel Gifts for Men (That They'll Actually Use)
The Best Padel Gifts for Men (That They'll Actually Use)
Finding a gift for someone who plays padel used to mean guessing their racket preference or panic-buying a water bottle. Read more...
The History of Padel and How Britain Fell in Love With It
The History of Padel and How Britain Fell in Love With It
Padel is now one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. Walk past any leisure centre or gym in the UK and there is a decent chance you will spot... Read more...