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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.
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.
Padel scoring follows tennis closely — points run 15, 30, 40, game, and matches are best of three sets. Here is the complete guide to points, games, sets, tiebreaks, and the golden point used on the pro tour.
Denver's padel scene now spans five active clubs — pro-grade indoor courts in Englewood, a Padel Haus in Five Points, free outdoor play at Cloud 9 Park, and a private members club. Here's where to book and what each club is best for.
Aspen has two outdoor padel courts, one of which runs through winter — here is where to play, what it costs, and what 8,000 feet of elevation does to your shots.