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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.
Black Crown built its reputation on one thing: a grippy, sandpaper-textured face that turns spin into a weapon. The 2026 lineup spans six lines — Special, Piton, Gladius, Patron, Hurricane, and Win — from beginner-friendly to pro-grade. Here's which one fits your game, with US pricing and where to buy.
The United States passed 1,000 padel courts in April 2026 — up roughly 45% in under a year. We break down where the courts are, why indoor clubs are winning, and what the money flowing into the sport means for players.
Varlion has been building padel rackets since the mid-1990s, and its 2026 range is the most arm-friendly in the sport. We break down the LW, Maxima, and Bourne lines, explain Elbowcare and the REGA tier, and show where US players can actually buy them.
The forehand is the rally shot you'll hit more than any other in padel. Here's how to build a reliable one — the continental grip, a compact swing, contact out front, and the all-important forehand off the back glass.
Padel isn't just for grown-ups anymore. Here's how to choose the right junior padel racket — the correct weight and size for your child's age, our favorite kids' models for 2026, and where to buy them in the US.
Most padel players plateau not from lack of talent but from a handful of natural-feeling habits. Here are the eight most common padel mistakes beginners make — from tennis-style swings to ignoring the walls and lob — plus the specific fix for each one.
The padel serve is underhand and capped below the waist, so it's never going to be a weapon — but a consistent, well-placed serve wins points and gets you to the net first. This guide covers the rules (including the 2026 one-foot change), the grip and motion, serve types, placement, and drills to groove it.
Padel is one of the most affordable racket sports once you split a court four ways. Here's the full 2026 breakdown — court rentals, open play, memberships, lessons, and gear — with real prices from US clubs and tips to play for less.
Matches test your game; drills build it. Here are the best solo and partner padel drills — from back-glass rallies to bandeja rotations — plus a 20-minute weekly practice plan and a simple way to track your progress.
Padel is coming to Laredo for the first time — and two clubs are opening at once. Deuces Padel Club and Laredo Padel Club will add a combined 14 outdoor courts to South Texas in 2026. Here's what to know and where to play.
Padel in Nevada is small but mighty: P1 Padel's eight courts in Las Vegas are among the largest dedicated facilities in the country, and a new indoor club is opening in Reno. Here's where to play, what it costs, and how to handle desert heat and wind.
Wilmington, North Carolina is getting padel. The Club at Midtown — a new private sports club on the site of the old Holly Tree Racquet Club — will open in September 2026 with three outdoor padel courts alongside pickleball, tennis, and a resort pool. Here's everything we know so far.