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Padel Knowledge
The Future of Padel: Where Are We Headed?
Padel has experienced explosive growth over the past decade, becoming one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. But where...
Is Padel the Perfect Team-Building Activity for Your Company?
In today’s fast-paced work environment, strong teamwork and communication are essential for success. Traditional team-building activities can feel repetitive, but...
Better Quality: The Cheaper Investment in the Long Run
Choosing high-quality sports grass and ensuring professional installation are key factors in creating a competitive edge for your Padel club....
Why Ceiling Lights Are a Game-Changer for Padel Courts?
Lighting in Padel courts is crucial for visibility and gameplay. Ceiling-mounted lights are often preferred over ground or wall-mounted options...
Where to Go for Your Business Meeting
For decades, business connections have been forged over drinks, meals, and rounds of golf. The image of executives strolling around...
Should your Child Play Padel?
In the world of sports, timing can be everything. For parents nurturing young athletes, emerging sports offer a unique opportunity...
Why Padel is the hottest sport in the World?
Padel: The Fastest-Growing and Hottest Sport in the World In Summary:Padel’s rapid rise is due to its accessibility, social aspects,...
Padel & Social Moments
Social moments after a Padel match are important for seven reasons. 1. Building Community Padel is often played in clubs...
Padel Vs. Pickleball’s Lucrative Prospects
Padel and pickleball are gaining momentum rapidly. While tennis remains the crown jewel of racket sports, these emerging sports carved...
The Most Asked Questions About Padel in 2024
Padel is the fastest-growing sport in the world. Almost 30 million active players play Padel in over 130 countries. It’s...
ONE COURT FOR LIFE® by PADEL1969
Choosing a Padel court, especially a premium one, can be challenging. The investment is significant, and uncertainties about payback time...
Move Over Golf: Why Padel is the Best for Business?
For decades, business conversations have been held over drinks, meals, and rounds of golf. A stroll around a golf course...
Comparison of Pickleball and Padel – What’s the difference?
New to Padel and Pickleball? These racket sports are rapidly growing in popularity all over the world and both haven’t...
How is Padel different from Tennis?
Padel looks just like tennis — they both have players, a racket, and a ball. They are played on a...
Celebrities playing Padel
Introduction Padel is the fastest growing sport in the world and is known as the best way to stay fit...
How to Choose a Padel Court: Features to look for
What is Padel court? Explanation in brief A Padel court is bought and delivered in three different elements. Additionally, you...
The Rise of Padel Tennis – How is it Already the Fastest-Growing Sport in the World Today?
With padel tennis being one of the fastest-growing sports, let’s take a step back and learn more about it. You...
5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know about Padel Sport
If you love football, our guess is that you can’t resist falling in love with Cristiano Ronaldo. Love baseball? Mike...
Paddleball vs. Pickleball vs. Padel?
Paddleball vs. Pickleball vs. Padel – What’s the Difference? These days, there are more racket or paddle games than one...
Padel Court Guide: Dimensions, Construction, Costs
Whether you’re looking to up your game by practicing at home, or create your own padel club to share your...
How to Choose a Padel Club: Features to Look For
If you’ve been playing padel for a while, or simply fell in love with the sport, it’s only natural to...
What Is Padel & Why Is It So Popular?
What is padel? Why is it so popular? In this guide we teach you everything you need to know about...
Sneak peak to the future of Padel
Padel’s future in brief Padel is the fastest-growing sport worldwide. The Padel is to become an unofficial exhibition game at...
Amazing History of Padel
Padel History in brief Padel was invented in Acapulco Mexico in 1969. The inventor of Padel, Señor Enrique Corcuera knew...
Padel Personas
Fc Barcelona Players Love Padel Tennis
The Spanish Football players could not escape the Padel fever that hit Spain this last decade. So much so that...
David Campos on Youth and Coaches
M3 Padel Academy’s belief in Padel as a team sport that must be played in a group is what drew...
Leo Augsburger and Argentina’s Future in Padel
Welcome back to PADEL1969’s Padel player exposé. This week’s star is a young Argentinian player. Leo Augsburger was a young...
Gonzalo Rubio’s Lucky 3rd Decade
Welcome back to PADEL1969. This week’s Padel player has been biding his time and playing in the shadows during his...
How Jessica Castello Found Her True Calling in Padel
Jessica Castello has been an inspiration for many young women and girls in Padel. If you are interested in learning...
Coki Nieto’s Steady Game for a Steady Climb
If you have been minimally interested in Padel, you would have heard of Coki Nieto. This professional Padel Player is...
Patty Llaguno, The First Player to Win a WPT Tournament
Patty Llaguno is one of the legends! Patty Llaguno has one of the most fascinating tales. She has been a...
All Bets on Miguel Yanguas
One of the star players in professional padel world is the young Miguel Yanguas. Consolidating himself among the best rackets...
Victoria Iglesias’ Two-Handed Backhand
The Padel player of this week is the incredible Victoria Iglesias. Iglesias is a player who never expected to become...
Verónica Virseda Spain’s Fiery Backhand
PADEL1969 presents Verónica Virseda, a champion Spanish Padel player. Verónica is an example of perseverance, she fought against adversity but...
Is it a Machine Gun or Javi Garrido?
This week’s star is Javier Garrido Gomez. As you know, at PADEL1969, we love shooting stars. Javi Garrido continues to...
Claudia Jensen Sirvent Will Take Padel by Storm
This article’s Padel star is the upcoming Claudia Jensen. This Padel Player has been on everyone’s top player list. Choosing...
María Pilar Sánchez Alayeto Will Never Give up
The latest professional athlete is ½ of a twin pair. Mapi is an incredible athlete who has occupied the top...
WPT’s Speedy Gonzalez Jon Sanz
Today’s Padel Star is none other than Jon Sanz, the Spanish Navarrese player taking the WPT courts by storm. We...
Sofía Araújo
This week’s star pick is Sofía Araújo, Portugal’s pride. This week’s Padel Player is one that has been under everyone’s...
The Meteoric Career of Alejandro Ruiz Granados
Let’s take a deep dive to a Padel star, amazing Alejandro Ruiz, also known as the ‘Captain America’ of Padel...
Aranzazu Osoro Ulrich, Padel’s Viking
Today’s Padel star is Aranzazu Osoro. An Argentinian Padel Viking who is known for her great athleticism. If you want...
Tamara Icardo
Our latest star athlete is Tamara Icardo. This Padel player has been one to follow. If you want to know...
Carlos Daniel Gutiérrez
Sanyo, The Padel Magician of San Luis Gutiérrez ‘s career speaks for itself. The legend needs no introduction, however, if...
Fede Chingotto, a Mouse in Disguise
Federico Chingotto has been on our radar for quite a while, he demonstrates great physical ederico Chingotto has been on...
María Virginia Riera’s Journey to the Top of the WPT Ranks
Padel1969 is honored to share the story of this athlete who pursued her dreams in spite of easier traditional routes...
Is Momo González’s Luck Turning Up?
This week in Padel1969, we are interested in athletes who make this sport unpredictable and worth putting all our attention...
Padel’s Pearl, Beatriz González
This week’s star is the young Beatriz González, Padel’s most anticipated player. Bea’s story is a tale of success, primarily...
Paquito Navarro, Padel’s Fiery Legend
Discover the beginnings of one of the world’s best Padel players with us at Padel1969. Read along to learn about...
Delfina Brea, Argentina’s Promise
Today we are covering Delfina Brea’s Padel Career. This Player is one of the most promising young Padel players of...
Juan Tello
Juan Tello is one of our highly anticipated athletes at Padel1969. As an Argentinian athlete, his career seems to be...
Rekindling Alejandra’s Passion
A Resurgence of Strength and Determination It’s important for us here at Padel1969 to give a nod of appreciation to...
Alejandro Galán’s Drop in the WPT ranks
Like many, we have been following Galán’s padel tournaments for many years. If you are a fan of his and...
Gemma Triay, More Than a Padel Player
Padel1969 is a fan of athletes who breathe sports like oxygen. You’ve come to the right place if you’re curious...
Padel’s Superkid: Franco Stupaczuk
Padel1969 invites you to take a look at our close-up of Franco Stupaczuk’s Padel career. This Padel player seems to...
Paula Josemaría, 2023’s number one Padel Player
As faithful followers of Padel’s up-and-coming athletes, over here at PADEL1969, we are also admirers of the best this sport...
Arturo Coello: Padel’s Number One Player
Similar to how Padel enthusiasts were captivated by Arturo Coello and decided to follow his career, we at PADEL1969 were...
The Truth About Juan Lebron Chincoa
Lebrón inspires everyone in Padel, professionals, amateurs, and fans alike. Everyone admires his relentless sense of commitment to the game....
Is Marta Marrero Back to Play Padel?
Let us share an amazing story of one of the most successful Padel players – Marta Marrero. She has been...
Agustín Tapia – WPT’s Breakout Padel Player
Athlete Agustin Tapia: Who is He? Last Update: December 2024 At age 18, Tapia was number one in the Argentinian...
How to Rank with the Best WPT Players: The Story of Ariana Sánchez Fallada
The WPT’s Magic Padel Player Ariana Sánchez Fallada has been one of the most anticipated players on the padel courts...
Martín Di Nenno
Last Update: October 2024 Martín Di Nenno, the Phoenix of the Padel Courts 19 years old and high on adrenaline...
La Doctora of Padel: Martita Ortega
Envied by many of her contemporaries, dubbed La Doctora of World Padel Tour, Marta Ortega Gallego managed to achieve what...
Fernando Belasteguín
The Youngest Padel Player Who became World No. 1 Title – He’s None Other Than Fernando Belasteguín a.k.a. Bela Imagine...
Roger Federer
Introduction Roger Federer is the greatest tennis player of all time. He has won 20 Grand Slam titles in singles,...
Padel Equipment
Best Padel Racket: Padel Racket Buying Guide 2024
Elevating your Padel game demands lots of hard work on technique, stance, and drill exercises, however, the right gear might...
Comparison of Padel Balls
Unlike the popular myth, padel balls are not the same as tennis balls. They are smaller and bounce slightly less...
What Makes a Good Padel Racket?
A good Padel racket can be identified by various factors, including its design and the material used. You can find...
An In-Depth Comparison of the Different Types of Materials Used in Padel Rackets
“I’ll let my racket do the talking.” John McEnroe Planning to purchase a padel racket? With numerous options to choose...
Padel Clothing Guide: Shoes, Shirts & More
Like all other sports, padel requires suitable clothing that can make it easier for you to play the game, whether...
What to Look For When Buying a Padel Racket
A Padel racket is the most important piece of equipment when it comes to playing the sport of padel. Whether...
What Makes a Good Padel Ball? Tips to Find the Best
A ball is one of the most important pieces of equipment when it comes to playing padel. Unfortunately, these balls...
Padel Competitions
Pro Padel League Secures $10 Million Seed Round To Fuel U.S. Expansion Of World’s Fastest-Growing Sport
Padel, the fast-paced racket sport taking the world by storm, is making a serious play for the American market—and investors...
Nordic Padel Federations Collaborative Partnership
In 2024, the Padel federations from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland have agreed to collaborate in various areas, recognizing their...
Hexagon Cup: the revolution Padel needed
As the 2025 Padel season approaches, fans worldwide are buzzing with anticipation for the return of the Hexagon Cup. This...
UPT: Did We Need another Spanish Padel Tour?
The Ultimate Padel Tour is an innovative circuit looking to fill the void in the Spanish market. Read more below....
Padel Set for Global Domination Through the Collaboration of Premier Padel and Red Bull
Red Bull Deal and World Padel Tour Acquisition Position Padel for Mainstream Breakthrough Strap on your wristbands and get ready...
Padel is Officially Olympic Sport in the Future
Olympic Games are in the horizon of Padel, but when? Padel is globally growing rapidly and it is coming even...
Inclusive Padel Tour
IPT is a padel tournament where people with and without disabilities can play and have fun together. Inclusive Padel Tour...
The Future of Professional Padel Competitions: Analysis – 2023 a pivotal year
With the groundswell of padel tennis as an amateur sport, it’s interesting to look at the development of the professional...
The World Padel Championships 2022 – End of an Era?
Padel tennis (pronounced pádel in Spanish) is frequently cited as the fastest growing sport in the world. It’s clearly in ascendancy,...
World Padel Championships 2022
The finals of the World Padel Championships 2022 will be organized from 31.10. to 05.11.2022 in Dubai. The place for...
What is a Premier Padel? Sounds like a racket brand, but it’s a tournament.
Premier padel is the new international padel tournament, an important global competition in the padel world. It is governed by...
APT Padel Tour – History, Present, and Future!
APT Padel Tour Everyone knows APT was introduced to the world back in 2020. However, it might surprise you that...
The World Padel Tour: Past, Present & Future
The World Padel Tour (WPT) is an international padel circuit and tournament that takes place every year. As the biggest...
Padel Market
Animal Spirits on the Court: How Psychology Drives the Rise – and Risk – of Padel
Author: Atte Suominen | CEO & Founder PADEL1969 Economists George Akerlof and Robert Shiller introduced the concept of animal spirits...
From Boom to Bust – and Back Again: How to Invest Responsibly in the Future of Padel
Author: Atte Suominen, Founder & CEO at PADEL1969 In recent years, padel took countries like Sweden and Finland by storm....
Padel Club Launch Guide: Start With the Numbers
10 Smart Steps to Launch a Successful Padel Club Opening a padel club is a dream for many—but to make...
The Intelligent Investor in the Padel Sector: A Value-Driven Approach
By Atte Suominen – Founder & CEO at PADEL1969Inspired by the thinking of Benjamin Graham’s The Intelligent Investor Benjamin Graham’s...
Zero to One in Padel: How to Enter a Competitive Padel Market and Still Win
By Atte Suominen – Founder & CEO at PADEL1969Inspired by the thinking of Peter Thiel, author of “Zero to One”...
From Good to Great: Building a Benchmark Padel Club
Jim Collins’ book Good to Great explores why some companies excel while others remain mediocre. By applying its principles, padel...
The Smart Way to Build a Thriving Padel Club: Multiple Intelligences in Action
Padel is more than just a sport—it’s a thriving social experience that brings people together. To build a successful padel...
Three Compromises that Turn Padel Club Ownership a Headache
Padel has exploded in popularity worldwide, making it an attractive business opportunity. However, many entrepreneurs jump into the industry without...
Sweden Padel Market Outlook
Explore the Rise of Padel in Sweden with Our Sweden Padel Market Outlook Sweden is one of the most developed...
Who is investing in the global growth of Padel?
Padel, a racket sport that combines elements of tennis and squash, has grown in popularity over the past few decades,...
Padel: A Game-Changer for Real Estate and Urban Development
Real estate developers are constantly seeking innovative, high-yield investments in competitive markets. Over the past three years, sports facilities have...
How Many Padel Club Operators Fail and Why?
Starting and running a Padel club can be an exciting venture, given the sport’s growing popularity. However, like any business,...
Finland Padel Market Outlook
Discover how Finland has emerged as a hotspot for Padel with our Finland Padel Market Outlook. This report dives into...
Padel Courts As a Third Place
However easy connecting to community has been, it has also left a bitter taste in the mouth of many when...
UK Padel Strategy: Padel Opened Up
In the United Kingdom Padel is federated by Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) that is the Official Tennis Federation in the...
Patronage 2.0
In the era of oversaturation, overconsumption and information overload, soul searching has become all about spending our time pursuing meaningful...
PADEL1969 at London’s Marble Arch
The Marble Revolution: How a Spanish Sport is Reshaping London’s Cultural Landscape Under the shadow of London’s iconic Marble Arch,...
Playtomic 2024 Report Summary
Following 2023’s successful report, Playtomic and PwC’s Business Strategy Consulting arm, Strategy& have compiled the guide to Padel’s growth and...
Leading Padel Court Manufacturer PADEL1969 Unveils New Project Beside London’s Historic Marble Arch
London, UK – Thursday, August 1st – PADEL1969, a global leader in the design and construction of Padel courts, is...
PADEL1969’s Partnership with M3 Padel Academy
PADEL1969 is partnering with M3 Padel Academy to offer our clients high-quality training and a safe space where Padel players...
You Don’t Want to Miss UK’s Summer Padel Festival
The Padel fever is rising in the UK this summer with an exciting new collaboration between rising Padel club operator...
Padel Statistics of 2024
2024’s World Padel Report by the International Padel Federation’s Research & Data Analysis Department is the most important document to...
Soul Padel launches summer padel festival in partnership with Decathlon UK
UK-based padel operator Soul Padel has announced an exciting partnership with global sports brand Decathlon. It is a major agreement for Soul Padel,...
The Rise of Padel in Barcelona
Recently, Padel has taken Barcelona by storm. It has witnessed an extraordinary surge in popularity, turning Barcelona into a mecca...
Padel X Cements Itself as Finland’s Padel Powerhouse
Padel X, a Finnish company, has become the dominant padel provider in Finland through strategic acquisitions like Billebeino Padel Vallila...
Global Padel Report 2023 – Key Takeaways
We are glad to summarize key takeways in format of executive summary of Global Padel Report 2023 by Deloitte and...
Sweden Padel Market Outlook
The 2nd most developed Padel market in the Europe – but what is going on there? Key findings of the...
USA Padel Market Outlook
Yes, Padel is also exponentially growing in the United States of America. In the recent two years number of people...
Germany Padel Market Outlook
Why German Padel Market is behind others? Germany Padel Market Outlook The purpose of this article is to help you...
Global Padel Market Outlook
– Executive Summary of Playtomic Report The purpose of this writing is to provide a summary of the Global Padel...
Italy Padel Market Outlook
How Italian Padel Market looks today and in the future? Italy Padel Market Outlook – November 2024 updated edition, original...
Switzerland Padel Market Outlook
Switzerland is currently an underdeveloped Padel market with a high growth potential Swiss Padel market facts in brief There are...
The Padel Market Outlook Europe
Today there are more than 25 million active Padel players in 51 National federations and 300.000 federated players around the...
Padel Tips & Tricks
How to Manipulate Your Opponent on the Padel Court
Padel is not just about powerful smashes and precise volleys—it’s a game of strategy, patience, and psychological warfare. If you...
Padel Power: Winning Strategies Inspired by the 48 Laws of Power
Mastering Padel: A Guide for Players Based on Robert Greene’s 48 Laws of Power Padel is a fast-paced sport that...
Using Happiness for Others’ Success as Motivation
Using happiness for others’ success as motivation can make you a stronger player mentally and skill-wise. Here’s how to channel...
3 Game-Changing Padel Tips to Dominate the Court
The Power of Positioning – Always stay in the right spot! Mastering court positioning keeps you in control and ready...
Padel Tips from Professional Players
If you’re stuck in a rut and don’t know how to improve your game, you’ve clicked on the right article....
Importance of Warming Up before a Padel match
Warming up before a Padel match is crucial for five reasons. 1. Injury Prevention A proper warm-up increases blood flow...
What Padel Level am I?
Accurately assessing your Padel skill level will help you position yourself better and start your journey of leveling up. This...
3 Padel Tactics to Dominate Your Game
Wondering How to Dominate Your Padel Game? We’ve Shared Three Easy Tactics to Help You Outsmart Your Opponents If you’re...
5 Tips to Play Padel for Beginners – Win More Matches
International Padel Federarion together with PADEL1969 reveals some shocking data about Padel tennis, with a +100% growth of federated players...
10 Padel Shots Everyone Should Know
The Fast Track to Learning How to Play Though it may seem like a simple game, padel can be surprisingly...
5 Must-Know Padel Tips – Win More Matches
If I had eight hours to chop down a tree, I would spend six of the eight sharpening my ax....
Padel Tips, Tricks & Techniques to Improve Your Game
Recognized as the fastest-growing sport in the world, padel is hugely popular with people of all ages and sporting abilities....
Padel Rules
The Complete Guide to Padel Tournament Dress Code and Professional Standards (2025)
Are you preparing for your first padel tournament or looking to elevate your professional presence on the court? Understanding the...
Correct returns in Padel
You have mastered serves but now you doubt your returns, or all of your returns have been contested? Follow along...
All the infractions in Padel
Reading the guidebook can be a little daunting, sometimes a quick look is all you need. Follow below for instructions...
When is your Padel shot a let?
A “let” is a situation where the point is not counted, and the point is replayed. Let’s break down each...
Repeat Service: What is a “LET” and a “NET”
Nets and Lets are common jargon in Racket sports but rules books do not always explain what they mean. Read...
How does Padel scoring work
Padel scoring is not very different from other racket games, but it does stand its ground as a different scoring...
Padel Tip: Change of Sides
Changing sides in Padel is short of complication. Fret not, here follow the official FIP rules made easy to read...
Does Your Padel Shot Count?
You can play a variety of different shots in Padel courts, sometimes you are not sure of how valid they...
Padel TIE-BREAK Rules
There are many ways to win a tie-break, the FIP TIE-BREAK rules offer a variety of tips and tricks, read...
Padel Out-of-Court Play Rules
Padel is special in many ways, but out-of-court play may be our favorite, If you’re foggy on the details then...
Padel Return of Serve Rules
If you’re not sure how to return a Padel service properly, you’ve come to the right place.Here are the official...
Padel Service Fault
Padel Service faults are few but very tricky. Follow along to know what to avoid and how to avoid it....
Padel Service Rules in Brief
So you’ve been arguing incessantly about Padel rules, and you cannot find a quick reliable source, here are the official...
GOLDEN POINT vs. ADVANTAGE SYSTEM
In Padel, both the advantage system and golden point are scoring mechanisms used to determine the winner of a game...
Padel in brief – what is Padel Tennis?
Padel in brief – read and enjoy! What is Padel, why it’s so much fun and how to play it?...
The Definitive Guide to Padel Rules [in English]
Padel is a doubles-only racket sport that has been rapidly rising in popularity these past few years. Due to its...
Health is Wealth
The Price of Passion: Why Padel is Worth Every Penny?
At PADEL1969, we know that once you step onto the court, it’s more than just a game — it becomes...
Pádel: The New Tinder
Why the Court is the New Connection Point for Singles, Couples, and the Newly Single In recent years, pádel has...
Why Padel is the best therapy?
Padel is the best therapy because it combines physical exercise, social interaction, and mental relaxation in a way few other...
Why Start Padel and Make New Friends
Join a Social Sport Community by Playing Padel Padel – a dynamic, fast-paced racquet sport that has taken the world...
Padel is Team Building for Companies
Padel can be an excellent way to foster team building and camaraderie among company employees. Here are some ways Padel...
Benefits of Winning in Padel
Winning in Padel can have several physiological and psychological effects on the body: 1. Dopamine Release Winning triggers the release...
DREAM BIG – PLAY PADEL.
Embracing big dreams is crucial as they serve as the catalysts that propel individuals to break barriers, conquer challenges, and...
Important Vitamins For The Winter Season To Stay Healthy
The time of the year is here when everything is covered with a layer of snow, and you’ll spend more...
What is Movember?
Helping men to live Happier, Healthier, and Longer lives! Movember is an annual event to raise awareness of men’s health...
The Top 8 Mental Benefits of Padel Sports
A study revealed that during the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a massive upsurge in the percentage of mental health disorders....
The Importance of Nutrition in Padel
Have you ever heard about the famous saying? ‘You Are What You Eat!’ This concept provokes many emotions while compelling...
Why Padel? Padel is good for everyone
Introduction Padel is a fun, social game that anyone can play. There are no barriers to entry and it’s easy...
