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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 return of serve is the single biggest leverage point in a padel rally. We break down where to stand, how to read the bounce, when to lob vs drive, and why the net is the goal after every return.
Head's 2026 padel rackets are organized into five clear families — Coello, Extreme, Gravity, Radical, and Speed — each with a distinct playing style. We break down the best pick for power, control, balanced play, and beginners, with US pricing and where to buy.
Country clubs from Boca to Boston are quietly reshaping their racquet programs around padel. Here's what's driving the wave, which clubs already have courts, and what it means for the US scene.
Babolat's 2026 padel lineup keeps the Viper / Veron / Vertuo pyramid but updates it with 3K carbon layups, fresh foam densities, and Juan Lebrón's three new 3.0 signature rackets. Here's how to pick the right one for your game.
San Antonio's padel scene now spans 16+ courts across four clubs — from a 24/7 indoor multi-sport complex to an outdoor destination club with food trucks and live music. Here's where to play, what makes each club distinct, and how to book.
El Paso punches well above its weight in padel. Four clubs span roughly 20 outdoor courts across the East and West sides, fueled by deep cross-border ties to Mexico, where the sport was invented and has thrived for decades.
Orlando's padel scene has six dedicated clubs operating today and two major flagships opening in 2026. Here's where to play indoors, where to play outdoors, and how to actually book a court.
Clutch is the AI camera and engagement platform turning padel courts into highlight reels — from auto-generated clips and match stats to the Clutch Score, a player rating built in collaboration with World Padel Rating.
More than 30 dedicated padel facilities are opening across the US in 2026 — from a 9-court Orlando destination to first-time clubs in Boise, Portland, and Columbus. The full tracker.
Chicago's padel scene jumped from a single members-only court to five public clubs in under two years, anchored by Union Padel Club in the West Loop and Proximo's flagship on the Northwest Side. Two more Proximo locations open later this year. Here's where to play, what each club offers, and how to book your first session.
Padel balls behave differently from tennis balls — and the wrong can can wreck a match. We compare the five balls US players reach for in 2026, with notes on altitude play, durability, and where to order them stateside.
Philadelphia has seven padel clubs in 2026, from Fishtown's converted warehouse venues to historic country clubs in Flourtown. This guide covers where to play, how to book, and what each club is known for.