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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.
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.
Women's padel shoes aren't just smaller men's models — the best use a female-specific last with a narrower heel and lower volume. Here's how to choose the right outsole, support, and fit, plus our top picks for 2026 across stability, speed, budget, and wider feet.
Conquer Padel is bringing five indoor courts to Jacksonville, giving Northeast Florida its first dedicated padel club. The drop-in format means no membership, partner, or equipment required to play. Here is who is behind it, when it opens, and what it means for local players.
Hundreds of padel rackets launch every year. We cut through the noise with one clear winner for every level and style — best overall, beginner, control, power, spin, and budget — plus a buyer's guide and where to shop in the US.
Padel is finally reaching Newport County. Newport Pickleball Club is adding two outdoor padel courts — Aquidneck Island's first — to its Middletown campus in 2026, complete with an entertainment patio and live music. Here is what is coming and how to get on a court.
Dunlop's 2026 padel range leans hard into its new Metal frame technology — stiffer, more durable frames across the Galactica, FX Pro, and Nanomax families. Here's how the lineup breaks down by playing level, what each racket does best, and where to actually buy one in the US.
Columbus is getting its first club built around padel. CLVB Padel plans 4–6 premium indoor courts under a 28-foot roof, while NewGen Racquet Club in nearby Lewis Center is adding padel too. Here's what's coming to central Ohio.
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.