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Insights on padel technology, equipment, court guides, and the growing US padel industry.
Insights on padel technology, equipment, court guides, and the growing US padel industry.
The Vegas rematch between Diaz/Sánchez Serrano and Di Francesco/Andenmatten, Cortiles' continued dominance in Women's D1, and Henri's picks for every division.
Everything you need to know about the NPL — America's largest amateur padel team league. Learn how the USA National Team League works, from city stage to nationals.
Find the best padel shoes for 2026 — expert picks for grip, cushioning, and stability on artificial turf courts.
Central Oregon is finally getting padel. Bend Racket Club, a coming-soon tennis and padel facility, is positioning itself as the region's first dedicated padel destination. Here is what we know so far — and where else you can play padel in Oregon.
Proximo Padel is expanding to Northbrook, bringing indoor padel and pickleball to Chicago's North Shore. The club is listed as opening soon — here's what we know about Proximo's growth and the North Shore's fast-emerging padel scene.
The back wall is padel's biggest mindset shift: a ball past you isn't lost, it's a second chance. Here's how to read the rebound, move your feet, and drive the bajada to turn defense into attack.
Padel elbow doesn't have to sideline you. We break down what makes a racket genuinely arm-friendly — soft cores, round heads, lighter frames, and real vibration damping — then recommend four 2026 rackets you can buy in the US, from the certified-damping Nox AT10 Pro Cup Soft to the 300g Head One Ultralight.
Yes, you can play padel one-on-one — but it is a different, far more demanding game than doubles. Here is how singles works: the court, the rules, the scoring, and the strategy that changes when there is no partner to cover for you. Plus where to find singles court time in the US.
Outdoor padel punishes gear that was not built for it — soft cores go dead in the cold, premium faces crack on the cage, and grips turn slick in the heat. We break down what actually matters for open-air play and name our four favorite all-weather rackets for 2026, with picks for hot, cold, and budget-conscious players.
Padel court construction in the US typically runs from about $25,000 for a basic outdoor court to well over $100,000 for a premium indoor build. Here is where the money actually goes — structure, surface, site work, lighting, and ongoing maintenance — plus what to expect for a backyard court.
The "K" on a padel racket face — 3K, 12K, 18K — looks like a spec ladder where bigger is better. It isn't. Here's what the carbon weave really changes about feel, power, and control, and how to pick the right number for your game.
Padel is climbing the Rockies fast. From Utah's surprising cluster of clubs to Colorado's deep Denver scene and first footholds in Idaho and Nevada, here's the state of the sport across the Mountain West in 2026 — and where to play right now.