Beyond the rally

13 articles

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Community & Lifestyle 3 min read
Padel for Kids: Age, Coaching, Safety and Starter Gear
A practical guide to padel for kids, covering suitable age, coaching, safety, equipment, session choice and how parents can support a good first experience.
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Equipment & Gear 3 min read
Padel Balls vs Tennis Balls: Are They Actually Different?
A detailed explanation of padel balls versus tennis balls, including pressure, bounce, official specifications, beginner mistakes and when not to substitute.
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Equipment & Gear 3 min read
Best Padel Shoes: Why Tennis Trainers Are Not Always Enough
A footwear guide explaining why padel shoes matter, when tennis shoes can work, what sole patterns to consider and what beginners should avoid.
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Equipment & Gear 3 min read
Round vs Diamond vs Teardrop Padel Rackets: Which Is Best?
A practical guide to round, teardrop and diamond padel rackets, explaining sweet spot, balance, power, control and who each shape suits.
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Equipment & Gear 3 min read
How to Choose a Padel Racket: Shape, Weight, Balance and Level
A practical guide to choosing a padel racket by shape, weight, balance, level, comfort and playing style, with beginner and improver advice.
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Equipment & Gear 3 min read
Best Padel Rackets for Beginners: What to Look For Before Buying
A detailed beginner guide to choosing a first padel racket, covering shape, weight, balance, comfort, materials, budget and mistakes to avoid.
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Equipment & Gear 3 min read
What to Wear for Padel: Shoes, Clothes and Kit Checklist
A practical clothing and kit checklist for padel beginners, covering shoes, clothing, weather, grips, balls, bags and what not to wear.
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Equipment & Gear 4 min read
Tennis ball vs pickleball: size, material and how each plays
A clear comparison of tennis balls and pickleballs, explaining size, material, bounce, speed, sound, durability and why the games feel so different.
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Pickleball paddle and ball on an indoor court for a UK beginner guide
Equipment & Gear 5 min read
What is pickleball? A UK beginner's guide
A UK beginner's guide to pickleball: what it is, how scoring works, what kit you need, who it suits and how it compares with padel and tennis.
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Padel player wearing canvas trainers on court with text explaining that Converse may be fine for a casual first hit but are not recommended for proper padel.
Equipment & Gear 5 min read
Can I Play Padel in Converse?
An 8-minute practical guide to whether you can play padel in Converse, covering first-session acceptability, grip, support, injury risk and better footwear choices.
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Padel shoe and tennis shoe comparison on court, explaining that padel shoes are fine for casual tennis but proper tennis shoes are better for regular play.
Equipment & Gear 5 min read
Can You Wear Padel Shoes for Tennis?
An 8-minute practical guide to wearing padel shoes for tennis, covering casual crossover use, court surfaces, outsole grip, support, risks and buying advice.
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Tennis player with padel and tennis balls, explaining that padel balls are fine for a casual hit but not ideal for proper tennis.
Equipment & Gear 6 min read
Can I Play Tennis With Padel Balls?
An 8-minute practical guide to using padel balls for tennis, covering casual use, match rules, feel, bounce, practice quality, reverse use and official ITF/FIP sources.
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Equipment & Gear 7 min read
Padel Gear Guide: What Players Actually Need
An 8-minute beginner padel gear guide covering what to buy first, what to hire, racket choice, shoes, balls, accessories, mistakes and verified rule context.
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