Insights on padel technology, equipment, court guides, and the growing US padel industry.

South Miami's padel gap is closing fast. Five clubs across Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest, and the public-park network now cover the area between Wynwood and Doral. Here is what is opening, where, and how to play.

The lob is the shot that separates intermediate from advanced padel players. Learn the difference between defensive and offensive lobs, the correct technique, when to use each, and the drills that make it second nature.

Two padel clubs are open today in the Phoenix Valley — Camelback Padel and Conquer Padel Tempe — with Padeland Chandler and PURE Scottsdale on the way. Here is the full 2026 map.

Americano rotates partners. King of the Court climbs a ladder. Round Robin keeps fixed pairs. Mexicano sorts by skill. Bracket crowns a winner. A plain-English guide to picking the right padel tournament format for your group.

Diamond shapes, high balances, dense foams — these are the 2026 rackets built for players who finish points at the net. We compare seven of the best power padel rackets in 2026, with specs, prices, and US retailer links.

Padel's smaller court and glass walls make it one of the easiest racket sports to introduce to a child. Here's how to start your kid right — from junior rackets to clinic costs to the US junior tournament pipeline.

StarVie's 2026 collection adds 18K Hybrid Carbon, refined cores, and a tighter family of frames. Here's which StarVie racket suits your style — the Metheora, Triton Power+, Triton Balance+, Raptor, Brava, or Aquila — and where to find them in the US.

A practical guide to picking a padel coach in the US: certifications, lesson costs by metro, group vs private, and where to find a qualified pro near you.

A 2026 guide to choosing a padel racket as a woman — what actually matters (weight, balance, grip), top picks by level, and the signature rackets the world's best women are playing with.

Reserve Padel now operates six locations across New York and Florida — from Hudson Yards to Delray Beach. Here's a complete map of every Reserve club, what makes each one distinct, and where the brand is likely to go next.

Raleigh's padel scene jumps from 3 courts to 18 in 2026, anchored by North Hills Club today and Swing Racquet + Paddle's 44-acre flagship campus opening in December.

Cube Padel is one of the first US padel brands to operate in two top-tier metros — Chicago and Houston — under one name. Here's what makes the format work, and where the brand is headed next.