What is Padel?
A gloriously addictive blend of tennis and squash — played on a smaller court, with glass walls, in pairs. Sound fun? It is.
Tennis Meets Squash
Meets Pure Fun
Padel is one of the world's fastest-growing sports — and once you've played, it's easy to see why. The rules are similar to tennis, but the walled court and underarm serve make it far more accessible. Rallies last longer, there's more laughter, and everyone goes home wanting another game.
It's always played in doubles, making it a brilliantly social sport. It doesn't matter if you've never held a racket before — you'll be rallying within minutes.
Tennis
Similar scoring system and net
Squash
Glass walls are live in play
Padel
The best of both worlds
The Key Rules
You'll pick it up in no time — here's what you need to know before your first session.
Doubles Only
Padel is always played with four players — two per team. This is part of what makes it so social and accessible for everyone.
Underarm Serve
The serve is underarm and must bounce first. No powerful overhead serves to worry about — just put the ball in play and let the rally begin.
Walls Are Live
The ball can hit the glass walls after bouncing — just like squash. Use the walls to your advantage and you'll quickly unlock a whole new dimension of play.
Tennis Scoring
Scoring follows the same format as tennis: 15, 30, 40, game. Sets are first to six games with a tiebreak. Familiar if you've played tennis, easy to learn if not.
Solid Padel Racket
Instead of a strung racket, you use a solid perforated paddle — shorter and lighter than a tennis racket. We can advise on hiring or buying equipment.
Smaller Court
The court is roughly a third of the size of a tennis court, enclosed by glass and metal mesh. Less running, more points, more fun — especially for beginners.