Author: Isabella Torres

Isabella Torres is originally from Madrid, Spain, and has been playing Padel as a semi-professional for the past five years. After completing her education as a journalist, she discovered her true passion in life was writing about Padel.

She loves staying up late watching intense rallies on YouTube, and is excited to share her knowledge about the sport with SimplePadel’s readers.

Best Padel Rackets For Advanced Players (2023)

As an advanced padel player, you know that the right equipment can make all the difference.

Let’s break it down:

  • Balance: This can significantly impact your gameplay. Aggressive players might want a diamond-shaped racket with weight distribution towards the top.

    Defensive players, on the other hand, might prefer a round-shaped, evenly balanced racket.
  • Weight: The racket’s weight directly influences control and power. Lighter rackets are easier to handle, whereas heavier ones offer more power.
  • Material and Grip Comfort: Always opt for a racket that’s durable and comfortable in your hand. After all, you’ll be spending a lot of time together.
  • Customization: Some rackets offer customization options, like adding or removing weight, which can be an added bonus for players who like to fine-tune their equipment.

Keeping these factors in mind, we’ve zeroed in on our top picks. The Nox AT10 Genius 18K Agustin Tapia 2023 shines as an all-rounder.

Adidas Adipower Multiweight Control Alex Ruiz 2023 is perfect for those seeking power.

Read on to discover your ideal padel racket, tailored to your advanced playing style.

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How to move your feet when playing padel

Footwork for Padel. It's crucial to learn how to move your feet when playing the game of Padel. Image source: The Padel School.

In padel tennis, exceptional footwork is the key to unlocking your full potential and beating your opponents on the court.

Mastering the art of great movement on the padel court not only allows you to dominate games but also enhances your shot accuracy, whether you’re attacking or defending.

For beginners and those new to racket sports, honing your footwork skills is a must to gain an edge over your competitors and excel to the next level. Great footwork goes hand in hand with great positioning on the court.

By focusing on improving lower body coordination, agility, and dexterity, you’ll be able to execute powerful shots with less effort.

Dive into our comprehensive guide on padel footwork to elevate your game and become a better player on the court!

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BatZoom Padel Tennis Racket Review

BatZoom Padel Tennis Racket. Image source: BatZoom.

The first step to becoming a great player in padel is establishing good balance, learning control, and selecting the right padel racket.

As a new padel player, having the BatZoom padel racquet infused with great quality materials helps provide extra power and pro-control.

However, though the racket best works for beginners, some advanced players may find the racket dragging. Yet, this racket’s power and control do not affect the game quality.

Discover its features, compositions, and why the racket is worth having in this BatZoom Padel review.

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What is the North American Pro Padel League (PPL)?

Pro Padel League (PPL) North America logo. Image source: propadelleague.com.

Padel league is the world’s fastest-growing sport, especially in Latin America and throughout most of Europe. Mexican business owner Enrique Corcuera founded the sport in Mexico in 1969.

As the sport progressed over the years, it has been introduced to different countries, including Spain, the Nordics, US, and Canada.

The Pro Padel League (PPL) is North America’s first Professional Padel League (similar to WPT) and it is excited to bring everyone the fastest-growing sport in the world to a wider audience in North America.

How will the league work and how does it operate? Let’s dig into the details we know so far!

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How to play Padel – Everything you need to know (Beginner’s Guide)

Padel was originally invented in Acapulco, Mexico, by Enrique Corcuera in 1969. It is currently most popular in Spain and its former colonies, specially Mexico, Argentina and Chile.

In recent years, it has also gained relative popularity in European countries such as Italy and the Nordic countries, although it is now beginning to spread rapidly across Europe and to other continents, such as North America.

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Where to play Padel in Pennsylvania, US?

Philly art museum with Philadelphia skyline in the back. Photo by Chris Murray.

Are there any clubs where I can play padel in Pennsylvania? Of course! We continue our guides of the best places to play Padel in the US. With New York, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Miami done and dusted, PA’s up!

There are currently three USPA clubs to play padel at in Pennsylvania; PADELphia, Philadelphia Cricket Club (PCC), and Merion Cricket Club.

As you can hear from the names, PADELphia is your best bet for an exceptional padel-experience, whereas the other two started with Cricket and are expanding.

Funnily enough, we haven’t been able to find any information as to whether the PCC and Merion actually have padel courts, it seems that their main offering is primarily pickleball and platform tennis.

However, if you’re passionate about padel and don’t mind a bit of travel, PADELphia is the place to be! They offers lessons, tournaments, as well as clinics for both kids and adults.

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Where to play Padel in California, US?

San Diego, CA. Probably more known for its many surfing spots and beaches than for its padel clubs. Photo by MontyLov.

As Padel continues to grow in the US, we continue our in-depth guide of the best places to play Padel in the United States. With New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Miami done and dusted, the turn has now come to zoom in on California!

There are currently two USPA places to play padel in California; Taktika Padel and South End Racquet and Health Club, but we expect many more to be built and registered before 2023 has come to an end.

These clubs enjoy a total of 5 courts (all doubles) and the prices range from $8 to $15 per person and hour depending on time of day and club.

Both clubs offer their courts to both beginners or experienced players which is great for the game of padel and its development in the US.

Read on to find out where you should go to enjoy a great game of Padel in California.

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The Different Shots of Padel Explained

Padel match in a blue grass padel court - Man player playing a match forehand return

Have you grown some interest in playing padel lately? Are you an amateur tired of using the most overrated padel shots on the court? Are you already sick of the same old predictable shots you’ve been throwing?

Maybe it’s already time to crank up your gameplay! To do that, you must master the basic shots of padel while throwing advanced tricks at your rival.

Don’t fret if you have zero knowledge of padel shots. After reading this article, you’ll know how to hit the ball on the court like a World Padel Tour player!

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Most Common Injuries of Padel: How to Prevent and Treat them

Many people have taken racket sports such as padel as a hobby as it is quite enjoyable and takes only a short time to learn.

Regardless of what new sports you’ve picked up, your joints will take a moment to get the hang of it.

The important thing is to practice!

Before you start rubbing elbows with professional athletes, expect a high number of padel injuries on your experience tally sheet!

However, padel is not an intimidating event. We’ve written this article to help you manage the most frequent injuries in padel tennis.

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What is the Best Grip for a Padel Racket?

Padel Overgrip by HEAD. A great choice for padel players. Image source: HEAD.com.

There are many accessories for padel rackets — including grips. The handles on padel rackets already come with a grip; “the undergrip”.

However, you can add an overgrip or undergrip to make them more comfortable, which can help improve your padel play!

  • Overgrips go over the existing padel grip and help the racket fit more comfortably into your hand. Overgrips are more common to change, so it’s important that you understand what a padel overgrip is and when you should change it, and how it can help your skill.
  • Meanwhile, undergrips go under the existing padel grip and absorb vibrations.

Alongside these, it’s vital to know how to change your padel grip as well.

But in this article, we’ll talk about what the best grip for your padel racket is!

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