Padel racket
A solid, stringless perforated racket used to play padel.
Overview
A padel racket has no strings. Instead it uses a solid hitting surface, usually perforated with holes, and a shorter frame than a tennis racquet. A wrist strap is normally attached so the racket stays in the player’s hand during fast exchanges.
The compact, stringless design suits the enclosed padel court, where the walls are part of play and shots are generally shorter and more controlled than in tennis.
Good to know
- Shorter and stringless compared with a tennis racquet.
- Usually has a wrist strap for security during rallies.
- The perforated face is a defining feature of the racket.
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Facilities
- Padel courtAn enclosed court, much smaller than a tennis court, walled with glass and mesh so the ball can be played off the walls.
- Sports hallA large indoor hall with multi-sport line markings, used for court sports like basketball, volleyball and badminton.
- Ice rinkA sheet of prepared ice, usually rink-boarded with rounded corners, used for skating and ice sports.
- Tennis courtA rectangular marked court, divided across the middle by a net, where tennis is played as singles or doubles.
- Fitness studioAn open indoor room used for instructor-led group fitness classes such as yoga, aerobics and indoor cycling.
Techniques
Learning paths
- Learn PadelA structured, educational learning path for padel — from the rules to skills, techniques, tactics and training.
- Learn TennisA structured, educational learning path for tennis — from the rules to skills, techniques, tactics and training.
- Learn Table TennisA structured, educational learning path for table tennis — from the rules to skills, techniques, tactics and training.
Beginner guides
- Your First Padel SessionA warm, honest look at what your very first padel session actually involves — the doubles court, the walls, and the easygoing rallying that makes it so welcoming to newcomers.
- Your First Tennis Session: What to ExpectA friendly, honest look at what actually happens at your first tennis session — how it is usually run, what tends to surprise beginners, and how to turn up relaxed and ready to enjoy it.
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Rules
- LetA call that stops a point and has it replayed without penalty, used across several racket sports.
- Foot faultA serving fault called when the server's foot touches the baseline or court before striking the ball.
- TravelingA basketball violation for moving illegally with the ball without dribbling it.
- Double dribbleA basketball violation for dribbling with two hands at once, or for dribbling again after picking up the ball.
- GoaltendingA basketball violation for interfering with a shot while the ball is on its downward path to the basket or above the rim.
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- 2026-07-09
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