Category: Padel university

Padel vs Tennis: Key Differences Every Player Should Know

If you come from a tennis background, padel probably caught your eye because it looks familiar. Two sides of a court, a net in the middle, a fuzzy yellow ball. But step onto a padel court and you will quickly realize these are two very different sports. From the enclosed glass walls to the solid rackets, padel has its own identity, its own tactics, and its own learning curve.

In this guide, we break down every major difference between padel and tennis so you know exactly what to expect before your first match.

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Sweet Spot in Padel Rackets

Padel racket shapes and their respective balance and power vs control

Are you shopping for a new padel racket? Don’t pick up any old padel racket when you walk into the shop!

Check the shape of the head first. The shape of the head on a padel racket will determine where its sweet spot is and can give you more control over your shots.

In this article, we’ll break down everything you need to find the perfect padel racket.

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When to replace your Padel Racket

Padel Rackets next to Padel Court in Sweden. Photo by Oskar Hagberg.

Padel tennis rackets are one of the essentials for padel players. The best racket for advanced players is usually made of a carbon fiber racket face, carbon frame, and EVA rubber core. 

Carbon fiber bats offer more power, resistance, and durability. It’s designed for the player to have a good grip plus a nice spin on the ball upon contact. 

On the other hand, beginner padel rackets are made of fiberglass face and frame and a foam core material.

Fiberglass rackets are less resistant and durable compared to carbon fiber bats. Hence, it’s only suitable for occasional practice matches. 

But, no matter what materials were used, your padel tennis racket will eventually lose its shape and show signs of wear and tear.

When the racket loses its shape, it consequently loses its ability to give a good spin and will affect how you play the game. 

Once you feel that it no longer has enough elastic properties to give a powerful blow and start noticing a vibration upon contact, it’s HIGH TIME to change your racket. 

If you don’t know what signs to look for to change padel racket, read on! We’ll explain all these to you in detail.

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The Ultimate Guide to Positions in Padel

Mixed padel match in a green grass Padel court indoor behind the net

Positioning is the invisible skill that separates club players who win from club players who struggle — and the good news is it’s entirely learnable. You don’t need a better forehand or a harder smash. You need to understand where to stand, why to stand there, and how to move with your partner as a unit. Master that, and everything else in your game gets easier.

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How do you change a Padel Grip? (Quick Tutorial)

Adidas Padel Racket V70 Light. Image by Lisa Van Dorp.

Funnily enough, many padel players are beasts on the court with excellent skills and backhand serves — but they don’t know how to change padel overgrips.

It’s understandable, really. Because, in many cases, padel players don’t do it themselves. Or worse, they rarely replace them.

The use of grip sprays and gels is also becoming more common. We recommend the 4on totalgrip spray, it’s an incredible product.

Let’s change that today. You’ll start changing padel overgrips by yourself in no time and see the value of what a fresh padel grip can give you on the court!

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