I’ve just joined and want to book a court but can’t see where to do this on your website

Some places available May 21-24th 2026

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Also keen to speak to club coordinators, high level coaches and equipment retailers about referral and Group Leader partnerships.

Get in touch, Info@luxepadeltours.com

Most players have the shots, but they don't have the "brakes." If you can’t decelerate, you can’t control the point.

My coaching sessions include:

🔹 Specific Court Agility: Move faster, tire slower.

🔹 Injury Prevention: Drills designed to protect your Elbows and Calves.

🔹 Game Flow: Learning when to charge the net and when to hold the baseline.

🔹 Physical: Improving your court footwork and lateral explosiveness.

🔹Beginners Intro to Padel basics Serve,Forehand, Backhand, Volley Glass work

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I ran an 80-person casual padel group for 4 years and the WhatsApp chaos got bad enough that I built an app to replace it — SYNT Padel.

It handles sign-ups with automatic waiting lists, 9 playing formats including Americano and Mexicano with auto-generated pairings balanced by skill level, online payments via Stripe and live skill rankings. Now available on iOS and Android.

Curious how others here are organising their groups — what's working and what isn't?

Free to try at syntpadel.com — happy to answer any questions.

looking to get into padel and would love to find others in the same boat.

I’m naturally sporty with a good level of fitness, but a complete beginner to padel, so I’m keen to link up with other beginners who are keen to learn, practise and have a laugh along the way. Staines, Surrey area

I’m a beginner really keen to get into Padel. I’m coming up to 60, reasonably fit but in need of s set up to help me find regular games. I’m willing to travel anywhere in the Hampshire area.

Hi,

Me and a friend want to try Padel. We're total newbies with no equipment.

What are our best options to try it out with no commitment? Ideally, we'd want a court for an hour, equipment hire, and would be close to North London?Islington.

Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

I’ve only really noticed this recently, and I think it’s because the adidas HOP in Derby and Junior Nationals were the first Grade 1 junior events — junior events are usually Grade 4 or 5, so the points don’t normally stand out as much.

It looks like juniors who competed at these Grade 1 events were able to gain ranking points across multiple junior age categories (e.g. U16 / U18) in the same weekend, and that those points have then been included in their open ladies ranking as part of their best six results.

Totally appreciate juniors working hard and playing a lot of matches — but it did make me wonder whether this creates an uneven playing field for adult women. We can only enter one category per weekend and don’t have the equivalent opportunity (for example, we can’t play Over-35s and have those points also count towards the open rankings).

I assume this mirrors the tennis system, which works well there because of the huge depth in junior fields. In padel, where junior numbers are still relatively small, it often means the same few pairs collect a large share of the points across multiple age groups, which can inflate open rankings — particularly beyond the very top. With more junior tournaments appearing, it feels like something that may become more noticeable rather than less.

This isn’t meant as a complaint — more a genuine query about how the system is intended to work as junior padel continues to grow. Does anyone know if Grade 1 junior points are intended to feed fully into the open rankings, or whether there’s been any discussion around caps or weighting so open rankings better reflect open-category performance and opportunity?

Interested to hear thoughts 🙌

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I am running a Women’s Grade 5 Padel Tournament at Vida Del Padel Guisborough, North East England and I am welcoming entries.

Pushing to grow the women's game, this event is designed to be welcoming but competitive. Expect plenty of padel, good energy, and a great social atmosphere.

It doesn’t matter if you haven't played a tournament before—this is the best place to start.

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Looking for a doubles partner to play any form of competitive padel in Manchester.

I’m a relative novice but energetic and eager to play!

I was so busy promoting the event to my contacts that the tickets were sold out this morning! I'm launching a global ranking app and had arranged to meet lots of people at the event -I am such an idiot! If anybody has a spare ticket or thinks they may not be able to attend, please let me know. Thanks in advance -free lifetime membership to my app when it launches if anyone can help!!!

Hi, I was so busy promoting the convention to my contacts that I forgot to buy myself a ticket went online today and they are sold out - anyone got a spare one I can buy or perhaps someone who doesn't think they can make it? I'm launching an amazing global padel ranking and coaching app so have arrange to meet lots of people! What a twit I am.... hope somebody ut there cna help,

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www.padelsmashandsun.com We have dates every month, apart from July & August.

Our next date is 3rd - 7th November 2025 but it is full, but we go again on 8th December till 12th, come and join us!!

Padel Smash & Sun Marbella

Your padel break includes

• 4 nights 4* accommodation with breakfast
• Airport transfers (Malaga AGP)
• 6 hours professional padel coaching
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Why aren’t more women competing in padel tournaments?

Recently I entered an LTA Grade 3 tournament in Exeter. The men’s draw was full, but for the women there were only three entries.

Yet the same club had recently run a fun Americano event with over 40 women signing up. Clearly, there are women keen to play — so why aren’t we seeing that reflected in tournament entries?

From my own experience, one of the biggest barriers was simply finding a partner. I even put an advert on a women’s padel Facebook page asking if anyone wanted to compete at a higher level, but had very little luck. Without a partner, you can’t even step on court.

So what’s stopping more women from competing?

• ⏰ Time?
• 💷 Cost?
• 👶 Childcare?
• ❓ Or maybe it’s not about barriers at all — maybe lots of women just prefer playing socially, and aren’t interested in competition?

I’d love to hear your thoughts. Do you play tournaments, or would you like to but something is holding you back?

The more we understand these barriers (if they exist), the more we can work together — as a community and through organisations like The Padel Directory — to break them down and encourage more women into the competitive side of the game.

💬 Comment below — your feedback could make a real difference.

Anyone available to play tomorrow at 11 am at Hays Galleria in London? One space available, £15.

As we approach the end of a fine summer in the UK I have heard a lot of contradicting statements about what part of the year is prime time for playing padel.

The bulk of the football season takes place in the colder months, the bulk of the cricket and tennis season during the summer etc. So when is best to play padel for the majority of its players?

'Now that the weather is changing to colder and darker evenings and seasons in sports such as golf, cricket etc all coming to an end that now is time to ramp up their Padel playing time taking advantage of all the new indoor and covered courts.'

Then I have also heard..

'Padel is a summer social sport. Something you play with family and friends in the sunshine and the appeal of playing in enclosed spaces for a few is not as appealing so Padel is 'packed away' until the sun reappears or a holiday is booked.'

So its got me thinking - will Padel, in time, naturally fit into one of these categories?

For me personally it is most certainly an all year round sport. I love the variation of playing indoor, outdoor and in covered courts and how the game adapts to each. I also appreciate the ability to always have the option to play indoors or outdoors depending on the weather. It is something that is not always guaranteed in other sports and coming from a football background, I am so grateful to play a sport indoors during the winter months!

Really keen to hear your thoughts on this below. I imagine they are varied!

Ben - Average Padel player from Bristol. Always keen for game!

Paisley* looking for one player.

Looking for 1 player to play 2100-2230 at Powerleague in Paisley.

Looking for 1 player to play 2100-2230 at Powerleague in Paisley.

hey I am an intermediate padel player based in Central London, willing to travel within Zone 2. I am looking for three players to form a group for regular 2v2 matches.

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• Airport transfers (Malaga AGP)
• 6 hours professional padel coaching
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Hello I am a coach looking for new clients to take them to the next steps in there games.

i am based in Cheshire around Mottram, Wilmslow and Poyton.

Please let me know if you would be interested!!!

Keep playing!

Tired of the same old padel weekends in Spain?

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From local americanos in London to international retreats, Padel Holidays is building something special for players who want more than just court time.

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Tired of welcome packs with only water and fruit?

Enough pens, caps and grips for merchandising?

I design and produce custom keychains for tennis

/padel clubs and brands — fully personalized with your logo, colors, and style. 🎯

Ideal for:

• Merchandising

• Exclusive events

• Club/Brand giveaways & welcome packs

• Sponsor collaborations

Each keychain is carefully crafted to reflect your brand’s identity — the (key) to create genuine, lasting connections (chains) with your community, clients, and fans

I truly want to hear what you think,

Javier

Hi, there I recently started playing with a group a couple months ago and i've got really into Padel and am looking to play more regular unfortunately my current group only plays once a week and many times it gets cancelled last minute. I'm very out of shape and still class myself as a beginner but looking to play more and get fitter in the process. Would be keen to join or put together a group that can regularly play within or around Aberdeen usually play at westburn or strikers.

Thanks

No Strings - serving the players ltd:

We provide clubs with tennis and padel automations that are designed to elevate experience and offer convenience to the players.

We don’t just provide machines: We deliver smart, low-effort solutions with real service behind them. Unlike other providers, we offer a true end-to-end managed service — no technical admin, no chasing customers, no stress.

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• We provide and install your new customised Padel Partner or Padel Partner Pro machines at your club with a minimum 12-month contract.
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If you are interested in placing unmanned padel automation at your club, feel free to reach out to us and we can support you to elevate your players experience - on the court.

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Looking for a game, also looking into a introduction to the game. Anyone need an extra player/could give me a lesson 🙂

Im in the york area

I used to play Tennis a lot and I love the game. But my fitness nowadays has dropped cause not played in awhile. I would like to carry on still playing a racket sport. And my friend told me so, have a look at this. Anyone looking for a match or an extra player? Let me know. I'm in the York area.

Consultiv Utilities have partnered with the Padel Directory to support all Padel clubs around the UK with their utility costs.

Consultiv Utilities help Padel clubs cut costs and boost sustainability through tailored energy, water, waste, and telecom solutions. We offer competitive contracts, efficient lighting, waste management, and smart utility tracking—supporting lower bills, greener operations, and better service for Clubs.

As a Club Member Consultiv are offering a full complimentary Utility review to get you started.

Feel free to contact myself and we can start to look at savings for your utilities - padel@consultivutilities.com

Heading to the Padel World Summit? This is not one to miss out on..👀

The Padel Directory will be hosting a networking social on the evening of Tuesday 27th May in Barcelona for members of TPD.

What to expect?

•Business/Club Members/Coaches of The Padel Directory in attendance (UK only 🇬🇧)

•Social Padel

•Post-Padel Drinks

•Great chance to catch up and talk all things Padel in the UK!

If you’re a club, coach or business onboard TPD, drop Ben or myself a message and we will give you the FREE promo code

Sign up here!

Hi all,

Is this racket done for or can it be fixed? Any solutions?

In possession of a BRAND NEW HEAD SPEED ONE PADEL RACKET 2025

RRP: £160+

Selling NOX AT Genius Attack 18K 2024 padel racket Black / Silver . Only used for a couple of games and comes with a case. Open to offers.

Hi. Any info about when Padel courts might start being built in Birmingham?

Keen to hear your highlights and thoughts from this week at the R3 BullPadel Cup which took place in Rocket Padel, Bristol.

Hey everyone in the community. Whether Army Navy or Air Force you’re all welcome in my community!! Introduce yourselves and your closest clubs.

im looking at the best stations to build courts so you’re help is needed!

Hi everyone, it’s Chris Salisbury! The glass is a huge part of padel - learning to use it well makes a massive difference. Here’s a quick tip for every level:

🟢 Beginner: Don’t rush! Let the ball bounce off the glass and come to you. Stay relaxed and take your time on the return.

🔵 Intermediate: Start lobbing after the glass bounce. It’s a great way to reset the point and regain control.

🔴 Advanced: Use the glass to apply pressure—soft shots into corners that bounce off two walls can force mistakes.

Whatever level you're at, remember this: The glass isn’t something to fear—it’s something to master. The more comfortable you are with it, the more the court opens up for you.

– Chris

We are delighted to confirm that Pep Stonor is the second guest on The Padel Directory Podcast, Pep is doing amazing things for women in sport and we can't wait to hear what she has to discuss!

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Pep will be talking about the importance of female participation in Padel, what is being done right, what needs to be done and the troubles that women go through when picking up a Padel racket!

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Members of The Padel Directory have the exclusive opportunity to ask all of our Podcast guests questions regarding Padel.‍

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We feel it is a great chance for our community to engage with guests and ask questions that would like to know the answer too!

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Share your questions for Pep below!

We are delighted to confirm that Steve Yeardley is the first guest on The Padel Directory Podcast, we are extremely excited to host Steve and can't wait to share this episode with you all!

Steve will be talking all things Padel from the his personal journey as well as the LTA's plans for the sport!

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Members of The Padel Directory have the exclusive opportunity to ask all of our Podcast guests questions regarding Padel.

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We feel it is a great chance for our community to engage with guests and ask questions that would like to know the answer too!

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Share your questions below!

Padel is growing fast, and so are the challenges that come with managing a thriving club—player communications, bookings, league management, and court occupancy. With so many software solutions out there, we want to understand what works, what doesn’t, and what could be improved to better support clubs like yours.

We’re conducting a short survey to gather insights from padel clubs about the tools they currently use, the challenges they face, and what features could make their operations smoother. If you run or manage a padel club, your input would be invaluable!

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💡 Your feedback will help shape new solutions designed to make club management easier, improve player engagement, and ensure courts stay full.

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If you know other padel club owners or managers, please share this post—the more insights we gather, the better solutions we can create!

Thanks in advance for your help!

Hey all,

I played a tournament today and in the 4th game I got hit big with calf cramp. So it lead me to post about it.

on reflection the biggest components for it was - not enough nutrition and hydration at appropriate times

cramp is generally caused by dehydration and a lack of salts / electrolytes.

Felt a little ropey so skipped breakfast, so lack of enough food in that time frame meant the body wasn’t happy.

what’s everyone’s favourite electrolytes / nutrition strategies for cramp ???

do you plan and prepare for your games and tournaments ?

Be great to get the conversation going

as always

move well

perform better

Brent

None listed past April - any clues whe and where in 2025?

Enhancing Recovery in Padel: The Padel Physios pro Tip

As a padel specialist physiotherapist, optimizing recovery after the intensity of play is crucial for performance enhancement and injury prevention. Here are key recovery strategies:

**1. Cool Down Thoroughly:**

After matches, allocate time to a structured cool-down routine. Emphasize gentle mobility and low-intensity movements to gradually lower heart rate, reduce muscle stiffness, and enhance flexibility.

**2. Restore Movement:**

Incorporate mobility exercises to maintain joint range and muscle pliability. Techniques such as foam rolling or dynamic stretching can alleviate tension and promote blood flow. These can be done on returning home post game

**3. Hydration:**

Replenish lost fluids by drinking water or electrolyte-rich beverages immediately after playing. Adequate hydration supports muscle function and aids in the removal of metabolic waste.

**4. Nutrition:**

Consume a balanced meal with carbohydrates, proteins, and healthy fats post-match. This facilitates muscle repair and energy restoration.

Effective recovery is vital for maintaining peak performance and prolonging your athletic journey. Implementing these strategies consistently will empower you to play padel at your best.

Stay active, stay healthy.

As always -

Move well, Perform Better

Brent (The Padel Physios)

Fit 72 year old wanting to try Padel as still fit and active but no longer playing tennis.

Hey everyone, Sam Jones here - R3 Sport player and GB no.2 - bringing you a top tip to improve your serve!

Your serve isn’t just a way to start the rally - it’s your first chance to take control so take these tips into your next match...

• Slice it low to keep the ball skidding off the glass, making it harder to attack
• Target the backhand or body and force your opponent into an awkward return
• Mix it up - go wide, jam them up or surprise with a deep bounce
• Step in aggressively to take control with your first volley

A great serve doesn’t need to be powerful, just smart. Try these tips and let me know how they work for you!

– Sam 💪🎾



Hi everyone, it’s the team behind R3 Sport.

We’re all about pushing the game of padel forward - both on and off the court. Our mission is to develop padel in GB and support players to improve, compete and enjoy the sport even more.

That’s why, each month, one of our R3 Sport pro players will be sharing a top tip to help you refine your skills, develop your strategy and gain an edge in your matches.



R3 Sport Players

Christian Medina Murphy GB Men’s No. 1

Sam Jones GB Men’s No. 2

Nikhil Mohindra GB Men’s No. 4

Chris Salisbury GB Men’s No. 5

Sam MacNeil GB Men’s No. 8

Jake Bewley GB Men’s No. 9

Olly Cull GB Men’s No. 15

Catherine Rose GB Women’s No. 3

The Gomez Twins (Cameron & Luke) GB U18 Boys No. 6

Keep an eye out for our expert insights straight from the professionals, starting this month with Sam Jones!

WARM UP :

The Padel Physio Pro Tip ...

A simple thing to support your warm up

LAYERS !! its still cold these early months of the year.

If your body temperature is low you will be stiff and restricted.

Clothing can be a huge component - dress appropriately with layers you can reduce as your temperature rises. it's tough to get moving well in shorts and t shirt shivering.

Layer up with a top layer (tracksuit bottoms and hoodie) - Ps The new Padel Directory hoodies are NEXT LEVEL

Then prep with a good warm up before you get on court, get moving and start to strip down, this can get you going better quicker and reduce the time needed to actually WARM UP.

Look out for my full warm up coming to the PADEL PHYSIO section of the website too.

As always MOVE WELL ... PERFORM BETTER

lets get at it team

Brent

The Padel Physio

When do you think the UK is going to host a major event from Premier Padel or A1? I can't wait to attend to the first one

February top tip ; The Importance of Warm-Ups

A proper warm-up routine enhances blood flow, mobility, and muscle readiness, getting your body and mind prepared to play.

Reducing injury risk and improving your on court performance. The 3 key components of a good warm up include;

Increasing blood flow - think heart rate and body temperature - bike, skip, pogos and calf pumps

Joint motion and mobility - dynamic movements for both lower body and upper body (think calf raises, lunges and arm circles)

Game specific- get your eye in for ball timing and coordination so your routine paired drills focusing on emphasising your shots - getting the body used to the shots gently and timing before letting loose in the match

If you want a thorough example of this check out the warm up video

Given 90 days, what would be your personal padel target?

• Mine is to compete in an LTA G3 Tournament

Target Deadline is May 15th. What’s yours?

Where do you guys think is best to play in regards to what experience you get for the price you pay?

What is everyone’s personal favourite Padel court to play on in the UK?

Welcome all to the RAF Padel clubhouse! This is the best place to find updates and info about RAF and Armed Forces Padel! Keep checking back for more and please use this to find players around you stations!

Just wondering what LTA graded tournament would be best for a level 2.5 on Playtomic?

Hey all

Here’s a little introduction to myself, the intent of the forum and how you can use the information to support you the best possible way.

My name is Brent Gilpin also known as The Padel physio. A specialist physiotherapist with a background in helping athletes solve performance issues and getting out of pain. With over 12 years experience I’ve had the opportunity to work in the uk, New Zealand and Australia, with experience in junior development and pro tennis players whilst in NZ.

I found padel - immediately fell in love playing and consumed me into the attributes an athlete needed to play well. Since then I’ve been working with a mixture of tournaments and brands in order to support some of the countries elite players, this year will be be huge for my involvement in the sport, as I have a catalogue of content / events and plans for developing the background support in padel.

in this forum I will answer themes with injuries or concerns and connect to resources available.

Please ask questions, engage and let’s make this a space for open supportive interactions to make this an amazing community together.

Cant wait to help you all.

Brent

The Padel Physio

Hey all

Here’s a little introduction to myself, the intent of the forum and how you can use the information to support you the best possible way.

My name is Brent Gilpin also known as The Padel physio. A specialist physiotherapist with a background in helping athletes solve performance issues and getting out of pain. With over 12 years experience I’ve had the opportunity to work in the uk, New Zealand and Australia, with experience in junior development and pro tennis players whilst in NZ.

I found padel - immediately fell in love playing and consumed me into the attributes an athlete needed to play well. Since then I’ve been working with a mixture of tournaments and brands in order to support some of the countries elite players, this year will be be huge for my involvement in the sport, as I have a catalogue of content / events and plans for developing the background support in padel.

in this forum I will answer themes with injuries or concerns and connect to resources available.

Please ask questions, engage and let’s make this a space for open supportive interactions to make this an amazing community together.

Cant wait to help you all.

Brent

The Padel Physio

Hi All,

Does anyone know when Padel courts are opening in Shropshire?

Hi @Padel Physio, any idea how to loosen the wrist before playing Padel? Cheers

Looking forward to summer padel!

Hi all, just wondering if there is anywhere to play padel in/near Cardiff?

Does anyone know when the courts in Shropshire are opening?

Hi All,

I have a Nox Beginners Racket for sale, it is brand new with the label on.

Happy to listen to offers.

Drop a comment if interested.

Hi, can anyone please recommend Padel specific trainers that are suitable for outdoor wear?

thanks

Hi All,

Just wondered what the best grips are for sweat absorption when playing abroad in the sun!

Thanks

Hi All,

Looking for advice on padel balls.

A huge range is offered - and used - at my local centre.

I have used Wilson and Slazenger but they don't seem to last?

Thanks!

I am looking for advice on what is the best racket for people with tennis elbow, thanks.

Padel content has significant increased on social media. As part of a group that plays weekly, I am keen to start filming some matches to help identify ways that we can improve and also to have a bit of fun.

We are already use a phone mount that attaches to the glass from one end of the court. It is useful but limited as the video is static.

A 'point of view' perspective seems the obvious next choice. I am torn between the Insta360 Go and DJI Action 2. Both are small, light and can seemingly be attached in multiple ways.

Does anyone have any experience of filming? If so, would you recommend either of the suggestions above or an alternative?

Thanks in advance!

Looking for more Grade 4 tournaments. Are they any upcoming near Bristol?