Padel Guides

Hands holding a round and a diamond carbon padel racket side by side in front of a blue padel court
How to Choose a Padel Racket: The Complete Guide
Choose your padel racket in five steps: level, playing style, shape, weight and balance, then core and face materials. Plus the mistakes to avoid. Read more...
Padel starter kit laid out on a blue court: racket, tube of balls, t-shirt, court shoes, wristband, overgrip and bottle
What Equipment Do You Need to Start Playing Padel?
A racket, court shoes, balls and comfortable clothes are all you need to start padel. What to look for in each, and which accessories to add as you play more. Read more...
Four players in a doubles padel game on an outdoor blue court with glass walls at sunset
What is Padel? A Beginner's Introduction
Padel explained: the court, the rackets, the underarm serve, playing off the glass walls and how scoring works — plus how to start playing in the UK. Read more...
White court shoes with gum rubber soles sliding on the sand-filled artificial grass of a padel court
Padel Shoes vs Tennis Shoes: Do You Need Both?
Padel and tennis shoes look alike, but soles and surfaces differ. When tennis shoes will do, when padel shoes are worth it, and how to choose the right pair. Read more...
Black padel backpack with a racket in its top compartment on a bench beside a blue padel court
Best Padel Bags UK 2026: Racket Bags & Backpacks
Padel backpack or racket bag? How to choose the right size, the features that matter in British weather, and how to protect your rackets from heat and knocks. Read more...
Round, teardrop and diamond padel rackets lined up against the glass wall of a blue padel court
Best Padel Rackets UK 2026: Complete Buyer's Guide
The best padel racket matches your level and style. Learn how shape, core, carbon grade and weight change the feel, and which rackets suit beginners to advanced players. Read more...