WHAT IS PADEL?
Padel is the world’s fastest-growing racket sport, combining elements of tennis and squash. Played on an enclosed court about one-third the size of a tennis court, with glass walls and wire mesh fencing, padel is exciting, social, and easy to learn.
Why Play Padel?
Whether you are new to the game or already hooked, padel has something for everyone.
Easy to Learn:
Most people can rally within their first session
Social and Fun:
Doubles format encourages interaction
Great Exercise:
Full-body workout without excessive strain
All Ages:
Suitable for players from 8 to 80+
Addictive:
Strategic gameplay keeps you coming back
Padel vs Tennis vs Pickleball
Learn the difference, enjoy the fun
Padel
Court Size
20m × 10m
Playing Surface
Enclosed court with glass/mesh walls
Equipment
Solid paddle (no strings), pressurized ball
Scoring
Best of 3 or 5 sets, games to 6
Serve
Underhand, must bounce first
Walls in Play
Yes – balls can bounce off walls
Doubles/Singles
Primarily doubles (4 players)
Ball Speed
Medium (depressurized tennis ball)
Origins
Mexico/Spain, 1960s-70s
Physical Demand
Moderate
Court Barriers
Glass walls and metal mesh
Tennis
Court Size
23.77m × 10.97m doubles
Playing Surface
Open court
Equipment
Strung racquet, felt-covered ball
Scoring
Sets and games, various formats
Serve
Overhand allowed, diagonal
Walls in Play
No
Doubles/Singles
Both common
Ball Speed
Fast (pressurized felt ball)
Origins
England/France, 1870s
Physical Demand
High
Court Barriers
None
Pickleball
Court Size
13.4m × 6.1m
Playing Surface
Open court
Equipment
Solid paddle, plastic ball with holes
Scoring
11 points (win by 2)
Serve
Underhand, diagonal, below waist
Walls in Play
No
Doubles/Singles
Both common
Ball Speed
Slow (perforated plastic)
Origins
USA, 1965
Physical Demand
Low to moderate
Court Barriers
None