Independent UK padel guides
From your first rally to Premier Padel.
Clear rules, a beginner pathway that never assumes tennis experience, racket picks checked against UK stock, and court guides for towns and cities across the country.
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Where do you want to begin?
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New to padel
Rules, scoring, what your first session looks like, and the kit you actually need on day one.
Start here - 02
Find a court
Where to play across the UK, with booking pointers for Playtomic, MATCHi and the LTA directory.
Find a court - 03
Choose your racket
Honest picks by budget and play style, checked against UK retailers rather than press releases.
Browse the gear hub - 04
Sharpen your game
Tactics, positioning and shot guides, from the bandeja and vibora to the chiquita.
Pick a shot
Courts near you
Where do you play?
City-by-city guides to where you can play and how to book. 25 local guides so far, with more on the way.
Beginners
Getting started with padel - rules, kit, your first session, and the LTA pathway.
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Padel for Beginners UK 2026: The Complete Guide
Everything UK beginners need to start playing padel in 2026 - rules, kit, costs, etiquette, and how the LTA pathway works.
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Padel Rules Explained 2026: A Complete UK Guide
A complete guide to padel rules for UK players in 2026 - court layout, scoring, serves, wall play, the new FIP changes, and the faults most amateurs miss.
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Padel String Tension Explained UK 2026
Padel string tension UK 2026: tension matters less in padel than tennis - here's what does affect power vs control.
Gear
Padel rackets, balls, and kit - buying guides, reviews, and recommendations for UK players.
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Best Padel Shoes UK 2026: Top Picks by Player Type
Compare the best padel shoes in the UK for 2026 - Bullpadel, Asics, Adidas, Head and Wilson picks by court surface, foot type and budget.
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Padel Racket Care: How to Look After and Replace It
How to care for a padel racket and know when to replace it. Storage, cleaning, the warning signs of a dead racket, and how long one should last.
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Best Padel Gloves UK 2026: Do You Actually Need One?
Best padel gloves UK 2026: most casual players don't need one - an overgrip is cheaper. When gloves help, half vs full finger, and what to look for.
News & Tour
Premier Padel, FIP Tour, LTA events and other UK padel news.
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UK Padel Tournaments Calendar 2026: A Guide
The UK padel tournaments calendar for 2026: Premier Padel London P1, the LTA British Tour and the grade 1-5 structure, plus how and where to enter.
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British Padel Players to Follow in 2026
The British padel players to follow in 2026: GB top 10, 2025 season highlights, juniors on the FIP circuit, and the London P1 outlook.
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How to Watch Padel in the UK (2026)
How to watch padel in the UK in 2026: Premier Padel free on Red Bull TV and YouTube, UK domestic on Padel-TV, and live in person at London P1.
Where to Play
Court guides, venue maps, and booking tips for padel across the UK.
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Where to Play Padel UK: 559 Venues, 1,553 Courts (2026)
Where to play padel in the UK: 1,553 courts at 559 venues. How to find one near you, choose a booking app, and budget for an hour on court.
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Padel Courts in Bath (2026): Where to Play Nearby
Bath has no padel courts in 2026 - planning refused over noise. The current situation, what's in the pipeline, and where to play near Bath.
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Padel Courts in Cambridge (2026): Where to Play
Where to play padel in Cambridge in 2026: PDL Padel United, the University Sports Centre and more, plus costs, booking and how to get started.
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