Independent UK padel guides
From your first rally to Premier Padel.
Clear rules, a beginner pathway that never assumes tennis experience, racket picks checked against UK stock, and court guides for towns and cities across the country.
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Where do you want to begin?
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New to padel
Rules, scoring, what your first session looks like, and the kit you actually need on day one.
Start here - 02
Find a court
Where to play across the UK, with booking pointers for Playtomic, MATCHi and the LTA directory.
Find a court - 03
Choose your racket
Honest picks by budget and play style, checked against UK retailers rather than press releases.
Browse the gear hub - 04
Sharpen your game
Tactics, positioning and shot guides, from the bandeja and vibora to the chiquita.
Pick a shot
Courts near you
Where do you play?
City-by-city guides to where you can play and how to book. 25 local guides so far, with more on the way.
Beginners
Getting started with padel - rules, kit, your first session, and the LTA pathway.
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King of the Court Padel: Rules and How to Run One (UK 2026)
King of the Court padel explained: the court ladder, round timing, tie rules, and when to pick KOTC over an Americano or Mexicano.
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Prescription Glasses and Contacts for Padel
Can you wear glasses to play padel? Why regular specs are risky, why contacts plus impact-rated goggles win, and the real eye-injury danger in padel.
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Padel Hand Signals and On-Court Communication
Padel hand signals explained: the behind-the-back serve signals, the verbal calls that matter, and how to build a system with your partner.
Gear
Padel rackets, balls, and kit - buying guides, reviews, and recommendations for UK players.
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Diamond Head Shape Padel Rackets: The Power Guide
Diamond padel rackets put maximum power in the tip. What the shape does, who it suits, what it demands of your technique, and our standout UK picks.
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Teardrop Head Shape Padel Rackets: The All-Rounder's Guide
Teardrop padel rackets balance power and control in one frame. What the shape does, who it suits, how to choose one, and our standout UK teardrop picks.
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Round Head Shape Padel Rackets: A Control Guide
Round-head padel rackets put control and forgiveness first. What the shape does, who it suits, how to choose one, and our standout UK round pick.
News & Tour
Premier Padel, FIP Tour, LTA events and other UK padel news.
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Padel Pro Tours Explained: The 2026 Landscape
How professional padel works in 2026: Premier Padel after the World Padel Tour merger, the Majors, P1 and P2 tiers, the FIP rankings, and where to watch.
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Padel Rankings Explained: World and LTA (UK 2026)
How padel rankings work in 2026: the FIP world ranking behind Premier Padel and the LTA British padel rankings, plus how amateurs climb them.
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UK Padel Tournaments Calendar 2026: A Guide
The UK padel tournaments calendar for 2026: Premier Padel London P1, the LTA British Tour and the grade 1-5 structure, plus how and where to enter.
Where to Play
Court guides, venue maps, and booking tips for padel across the UK.
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Padel Court Finder UK: Every City Guide in One Place
Find padel courts across the UK: 26 city guides in one directory, plus the booking apps and official court finders UK clubs actually use.
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Can You Convert a Tennis Court to Padel?
Yes, you can convert a tennis court to padel. What's involved, how many padel courts fit, rough UK costs, and whether you need planning permission.
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Padel Holidays and Camps: UK and Abroad (2026)
Padel holidays and camps for 2026: the best destinations in Spain and Portugal, UK options, the operators UK travellers use, and what to look for.
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