News & Discussions

Padel in or out: beams in te air

Ball crosses over support beams on indoor court - is it in or out?

I built a small tool to help organize padel matches at my club

Built Court League - free tool for monthly leagues and local groups...

Hexagon Cup 2026 - Discussion

January 28 - February 1, Madrid, Spain - Official Event Website, Where to watch, Teams, Schedule...

Etiquette for male vs female matches, are the guys just looking for points?

Two males with more experience join our match - is this fair?

Padel during Mallorca vacation

Visiting Mallorca this summer - looking for padel clubs near Sa Coma...

Looking for a holiday villa with private padel court (10+ bedrooms) in Southern Europe

Planning group trip for 20 people - need villa with private padel court...

Padel x volleyball (Incomplete thought)

New game-type idea: allowed one touch of ball per player for team layups...

Why would anyone want right side?

Right side player gets 20-30% of shots while left side takes all attacking ones...

A "30-Day Challenge?" on Padel Youtuber Spotlight

Every day for a month I will post one YouTube channel recommendation...

Asking for advice How can I keep playing padel when money is holding me back?

23 years old from Egypt - padel is expensive, looking for ways to keep playing...

Unexpected fun padel trip Madrid

Going to Hexagon Cup this weekend - looking for americano or mix in Madrid...

Anyone else find chiquitas easier to play than lobs?

Find the margin of error higher with lobs - chiquitas feel more natural...

When does a ticket sale for 2026 season start?

Trying to buy tickets to Cancun in March 2026 for Premier Padel...

Fun padel rules

The point is won if after bouncing in the opponent court the ball goes out through a hole...

Is the "Standard Weight" (360-375g) actually the best option for us?

Discussion about racket weight for different player levels...

Built an app to clip my padel highlights - helps me spot what I'm doing wrong

iOS app that clips highlights using Apple Watch or hand gesture...

Predicting the result of a match by levels

Is there any way of calculating who is expected to win based on Playtomic levels?

Warm up exercises

Looking for leg, arm and shoulder warmup exercises pre matches...

Is Tapia leaving money and brand power on the table?

Tapia is world No.1 but his brand deals feel surprisingly low-key compared to Coello...

Advice for a coach - lesson structure

How to structure training for mens teams with 2 courts and 8 players...

How do you organise to play?

Curious how others organize padel games - WhatsApp chats, roster of players, standing arrangements...

Padel positioning

Tried drawing up basic ground rules for my partner and I for an upcoming tournament...

Which one do you prefer?

Fore/Backhand - tips on how to improve?

Filmed myself training ground strokes, looking for inputs...

Where to see the game of yesterday between Tapia and galan?

Any website or place to see the full game and tournament?

Rule when you or your partner shout "out" before the ball hit the ground or wall.

What happens when you shout out but the ball actually hits the ground first?

Need help: my smash technique is awful despite videos and advice

Struggling with smash technique - bad timing, weird feeling, lack of power...

Beginner, this is my 3rd month playing. Don't know how to position myself when in net and volleying.

Having trouble with net-play positioning...

Why do padel clubs leave money on the table with rigid pricing?

Analyzing booking patterns at padel clubs in Lisbon - why don't more clubs use flexible pricing?

Basic Padel Tactic to follow through the next games?

As a beginner I don't follow a strategy during games - where should I play mostly?

Posting Results on to Playtomic Feed

Not a fan of being tagged on the winner's post when I lose a game...

So whats the point of starting a new tennis like sport? (Typti)

Why start a new sport when we have padel and pickleball?

Volley technique - improvements?

Did some volley with a ball machine - looking for advice on split step and slice...

Padel in South Wales

Looking to get into Padel in South Wales - how to start as a beginner?

To club owners: What problems or challenges are you facing?

Trying to understand the challenges padel club owners are dealing with...

Hot take: Lebron is and has been over rated since some years

I really believe that Lebron's failed partners would have done better without him...

Padel coaches: What is the standard like in your city/town?

Interested in padel coaching quality outside the typical hotspots...

A basic tactic that many beginners miss

Return the fast serve to the feet of the player serving, slow serve lob the net player...

How do you actually know you're improving in padel lessons?

What helps you most after a lesson - remembering corrections, video, data, drills?

ASK : DO YOU USE OTHER SPORTS SHOES FOR PADEL?

Using basketball shoes for padel - they have same sole and ankle grip...

Best 4K 60fps cameras for recording padel? Alternatives to Action 6 / iPhone

Looking for camera that can shoot 4K 60fps for 90+ minutes without overheating...

Upcoming pro tournaments

Premier Padel starts February 9th in Qatar. Reserve Cup Jan 22-24, Hexagon Cup Jan 28-Feb 1...

How do you hold your racket?

Wondering how others hold their racket - little finger on thicker part or directly above it?

No level on Playtomic

Set up Playtomic account, played 40+ times but never put a score in - can't find questionnaire...

How do you play with Elbow Pain, and how to avoid it?

Discussion about root causes of elbow pain - overuse, technique, racket hardness, death grip...

Lower back pain

Does anyone else get bad lower back pain/muscle tightness after playing padel?

Playtomic NO LONGER charging to upload scores or set up matches outside their clubs

Playtomic has backtracked and removed the 4 euro fee for setting up matches outside their clubs...

App to run Americanos/Mexicanos (flexible players/courts) - feedback welcome

Built a free mobile app to run Americanos and Mexicanos for clubs or friends...

Hello padel bronze coach experiences?

Thinking to fly to Spain for bronze coaching course at Hello Padel in Barcelona...

Kuikma Coki Nieto

Found this listing on Decathlon website - wondering if it's legit?

Padelwear clothing

Looking for dedicated padel wear that's breathable and looks like athleisure/streetwear mix...

How to find matches in Santiago Chile?

In Santiago 23/1-28/1 looking for matches - also going to Buenos Aires and Rio...

Elbow pain

Started playing 2 months ago, switched to Adidas Adipower and now have elbow pain...

I want to train to play with my left hand, any tips?

Right shoulder issues after failed surgery, want to switch to left hand...

Playtomic charging for games outside their platform?!?

Playtomic wants to charge 4 euros to add scores for games outside their platform...

Padel shoe size

Looking for advice on padel shoe sizing - damaged toenails issue...

Best way to practice Bandeja solo?

Is there a good way of practicing the bandeja on your own?

What's your favourite padel shot?

What's the shot you like the most - satisfying or you're just good at it?

Improve at home / YT Gameplays?

Looking for YouTube channels that analyze games and give tips...

Ball launcher recommendations (Pusun-like) vs Slinger padel bag

Looking for ball launcher for personal use - Slinger vs Pusun machines...

Arturo Coello becomes the new ambassador for Rolex

https://www.instagram.com/p/DTiK2owCM5j/?igsh=dTRnenRiMzk2ZTJj

Best Miami club? Looking for a nice community of people to meet.

What clubs do you recommend in Miami, I am a beginner...

Building an indoors singles padel court UK

Just posting to see if I can get some ideas the feasibility of an indoor singles court...

A reminder to keep playing even when you think you got the point

At a amateur level, usually a point looks done after the smash...

How would you rate us (amateurs)?

Hi all! Just curious about your opinion...

Am I the only one completely lost with Padel ratings? Is 5.0 a "Pro" or just a "good amateur"?

Okay, quick rant/question because I'm genuinely confused...

Etiquette in Padel

If someone is playing a competitive match in an amateur tournament where money is involved...

What is the best padel booking platform besides Playtomic?

Am building 4 padel courts and it's now time to look for a good padel reservation software...

Getting dropshotted when I use the chiquita

Hi, I have two questions about the chiquita and the dropshot...

What's nice about padel that's not on pickleball?

Curious to know since all my friends are starting to learn padel...

I built a specialized Apple Watch app because I kept forgetting the score during intense rallies (and hated paying subscriptions).

Hi everyone! I've already reached out to the mods...

Technique - beginner

So a close padel club now has a ball machine and i am starting to get lessons...

Transitioning from table tennis

The only racket sport experience I have is ~10 years of table tennis...

Padel Court Canopies - Which do you prefer?

Hi there, I'm looking at installing a canopy for some outdoor padel courts in the UK...

I spent 4 years managing an 80-person padel group using spreadsheets. I built an app to automate it all.

I've been running a local padel community for the last 4 years...

56% of intermediate players struggle with overheads and 25% have elbow pain. What's going on?

Last week I shared a free unbiased racket recommendation tool...

Unpopular Opinion: Tennis players are actually the SLOWEST to learn "real" Padel. Squash players adapt way faster?

Okay, before the tennis army comes for me in the comments, hear me out...

how to bounce back from a shitty day

idk what happens sometimes, somedays my brain is just empty...

Elbow pain, non playing arm??

Got crazy sharp elbow pain in my non playing arm and was diagnosed with tennis elbow...

Arm issues frustration

Been trying to play more consistently and getting plagued by arm issues...

Match highlights critique - constructive feedback welcome!

Any feedback is welcome!

Yonex to padel?

Will yonex ever come to padel and design a padelracket?

Whats wrong with my bandeja

https://reddit.com/link/1qa1zxv/video/hhf4wp4qmqcg1/player

Looking to go to Malaga for 3 days padel coaching and training.

Intermediate level wanting to improve. Prefer indoor courts.

Experiencing a bit of regression in my game

I'm an intermediate player. A couple weeks ago I was feeling really good about my game...

Padel Academy / Vaca suggestions

Looking to go with my husband for his bday to an padel retreat for 4-5 days mid Feb.

Padelproshop

Hi did anyone from the US order from padelproshop.com recently?

Playtomic should add fitness level

Today I played a match that could have been enjoyable and challenging...

Need help choosing a padel ball machine?

Hi everyone, I'm looking to buy a ball machine for padel...

Padel rule question: 3m smash can you return it if only your arm goes outside the court/door?

Assume out-of-court play is NOT allowed on the court...

Diamond Shape Racket struggles

So I just bought my first racket. I bought the Bullpadel Ionic power...

what to do for dry hands?

my hands are too dry, my skin peels off at times because of the cold

Planning to attend M3 Academy in Madrid — is the official hotel accommodation worth it or should I find my own?

Hey everyone, I'm attending M3 Academy in Madrid soon...

Padel mates vs playtomic

New club in London I'm planning to try out is on padel mates instead of playtomic...

Playtomic, can you change a booking from mixed to open match

We have 3 players booked on to a mixed match...

Keywords: Game progress for men?

I go paddling with my guys. My wife goes with her girls...

Search for a rentable house with padelplace

Does anyone know of any houses with padel courts available to rent near Austria...

Coello signs up with On

Any reason why he dropped Head as his main sponsor?

Levelling sessions are a scam aren't they?

Have seen a load of players recently go up by over 1.5 on Playtomic...

Coaching in Alicante, Spain

Does anyone have any recommendations for coaching in Alicante...