Everything You Want to Know About Padel but Are Too Afraid to Ask

It would be difficult not to notice the rise of padel. What was once a relatively niche sport, played mainly in Spain and Latin America, now seems to be everywhere: luxury hotels are building permanent courts, fashion brands are hosting padel pop-ups, and private members’ clubs are making space for matches. 

It’s estimated there are now more than 30 million recreational padel players worldwide. According to the LTA, in Britain alone, participation has surged from just 15,000 players in 2019 to more than 860,000 in 2025, making it one of the country’s fastest-growing ...