Pro comps: 2023 a pivotal year
by Minter Dial, senior advisor to Padel 1969 It’s reported that there are now more than four million loyal online viewers who tune in to watch pro padel tournaments. For example,
Padel hits the headlines
Media coverage of padel is ramping up, a sure sign that it is embedding itself into our national sporting culture. The Times started 2023 off well with a feature (Playing padel yet
Head unveils new padel range
Head’s new summer Padel Line features bright colours, lightweight materials and special print techniques, with colour blocks and blends. The women’s line combines warm cora
Choosing your first padel racket
Buying your first racket can be a difficult decision. Toby Bawden, of Padel Corner, covers the basics. Racket weight This can vary between 320g-400g (especially if you add grips);
Rackets with lifetime warranties? Padel 1969 thinks so
How long does a padel racket last? It’s a tricky question to answer because of the variables – frequency and intensity of use, storage and style of play all have significan
Get a grip!
Wilson believes that you should change your padel grip around as many times a year as you play per week. So if you play twice a week, that’s twice a year. We’re guilty
Game4Padel gears up for 2023
Game4Padel chairman Jim McMahon has issued a ‘heartfelt’ thanks to its partner venues and team as he reflected on a year of growth for the company. Jim said: “2022 was more t
Decathlon padel sales surge
Decathlon has released its inaugural Sports Trends Report, revealing that sales of its padel products have grown by 850% in the UK since launch in 2019. It’s a massive growth rat
Focus: GB player Louie Harris
Louie Harris is a key player in the GB padel squad, helping propel the team to the World Padel Championships in Dubai last year. Here he talks to Kevin Palmer, of Tennis 365, about