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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.
Puerto Rico now has five padel courts across two clubs in San Juan — one open-air sports complex inside the city's largest park, and one climate-controlled facility in Cupey. Here is where to play and what to expect at each.
Charlotte's padel scene doubled overnight when Epic Padel opened five Adidas-branded courts in September 2025. Here's where to play, what it costs, and what's coming next for the Queen City.
Padel has no umpire — the game runs on mutual respect. Learn the unwritten rules of padel court etiquette, from warm-up conduct to honest line calls, so you're ready for your first match.
Ready to upgrade from your beginner racket? We compare the 7 best padel rackets for intermediate players in 2026, with specs, prices, and where to buy in the US.
Learn the continental grip and the key padel grips every beginner needs. Covers grip pressure, the wrist strap, and essential tips for tennis players switching to padel.
Padel is always doubles — and winning comes down to positioning, formations, and communication more than power. Learn the essential strategies every beginner needs to start winning more points with their partner.
The Midwest has gone from zero padel courts to more than 60 across eight states in just three years. Chicago leads with 30+ courts, but Milwaukee, Kansas City, Cleveland, Detroit, Minneapolis, and St. Louis are all on the board.
Indoor and outdoor padel use the same court and rules, but weather, ceiling height, and cost create real differences in how the game plays. Here's what US players need to know.
The full 2026 Adidas padel racket lineup — Metalbone, Cross It, Arrow Hit, Adipower, Discovery — and how to pick the right one.
A practical guide to padel clothing, shoes, and accessories. Learn what to wear for indoor and outdoor courts, which shoes to avoid, and the gear that actually matters.
Boston has four padel clubs across the metro area, from the Seaport District to the suburbs. Here's where to find courts, what each club offers, and how to book your first session.
The Pacific Northwest is getting its first padel clubs in 2026. From Portland's Foundry Padel — already open with four indoor courts — to upcoming facilities in Seattle and Kirkland, here's where to play padel in Oregon and Washington.