Executive Summary & Strategic Analysis Prepared by PADEL1969 | CEO Atte “Alejandro” Suominen | December 2025 Executive Overview The FIP World Padel Report 2025, presented at the General Assembly in Acapulco, Mexico on November 28, 2025, confirms padel’s position as one of the world’s fastest-growing sports. This second edition of the comprehensive analysis demonstrates remarkable…
Quick Read Summary What happened: An MIT engineering student built a padel racket from scratch to test if science could beat traditional manufacturer guesswork. Why it matters: Most racket companies design by trial-and-error. This research measured exactly what makes a racket perform well—and proved those properties can be engineered intentionally. The key findings: Bottom line:…
There’s a moment that happens to everyone who discovers padel. It’s different for each person, but unmistakable when it arrives. For some, it’s the first time they successfully use the back wall to return what seemed like an impossible shot. For others, it’s the realization—three games in—that they’ve been smiling nonstop for the past hour….
Playtomic and PwC’s Strategy& team have released the Global Padel Report 2025, revealing how padel has become the world’s fastest-growing sport. This comprehensive analysis builds on previous years’ data to provide the most current understanding of the padel industry’s explosive global expansion. Padel Numbers in Brief Padel is now played in over 165 countries, with…
The sport of padel has experienced explosive growth across Europe, Africa and beyond, evolving from a niche pastime to one of the fastest-growing racquet sports in the world. While public clubs and commercial facilities have proliferated to meet demand, discerning property owners are discovering the unparalleled advantages of installing a private padel court on their…
Padel’s global rise has already attracted the attention of world-class athletes and investors, but its latest backer shows how deeply the sport is beginning to resonate across disciplines. FC Dallas goalkeeper Maarten Paes has joined the ownership group of the Pro Padel League’s New York Atlantics, signaling his belief in padel’s long-term potential in the…
Author: Atte Suominen, Founder & CEO at PADEL1969 When a top-20 tennis star like Frances Tiafoe decides to invest in padel, it sends a powerful signal. Not only about his personal belief in the sport, but about where racket sports are headed in the United States and beyond. Tiafoe was announced as a new investor…
Author: Atte Suominen, Founder / CEO of PADEL1969Inspired by: Dr. Daniel Amen, Founder of Amen Clinics Padel is one of the rare sports you can enjoy – and get better at – throughout your entire life. Whether you’re in your 30s, 50s, or 70s, you can still play with purpose, stay sharp, and feel great….
Why the Future of Successful Padel Clubs is Data-Driven In the increasingly competitive global market for Padel clubs, success is no longer just about having a great court or location – it’s about having the right location, validated through data. The rise of location intelligence – geospatial data that supports real-time, strategic decision-making – has…
What the Past Teaches Us About the Future Author: Atte Suominen, Founder & CEO of PADEL1969 In the world of racquet sports, few stories are as fascinating as the rapid rise of padel. But to truly understand where padel is headed, it’s worth looking back at the remarkable path carved out by another glass-walled game:…
