Padel in Berkshire
Padel has been booming across Berkshire, reflecting its rapid rise in popularity throughout the UK. It's a genuinely social sport that's easy to pick up, combining elements of tennis and squash, and is attracting players of all ages and abilities.
The county has seen a significant increase in dedicated padel courts, offering both indoor and outdoor options to cater for year-round play. Many places provide flexible "pay and play" opportunities, making it accessible even if you're not looking for a full membership. The sport's inclusive nature and fun, fast-paced rallies mean it's quickly becoming a favourite way for people in Berkshire to stay active and connect with others.
What is Padel?
Padel is a form of tennis that is easy to play, fun and extremely sociable. It is played mainly in a doubles format on an enclosed court about a third of the size of a tennis court and can be played in groups of mixed ages and abilities, as it is not power dominant. The rules are broadly the same as tennis, although you serve underhand and the walls are used as part of the game with the ball allowed to bounce off them.
Find a padel court near you: To find a full list of padel venues click here.
Padel Courts
Padel courts are designed for four players and are roughly 25% smaller than the size of a tennis court. The speed of the game, combined with the smaller size of a padel court, makes singles play difficult, and most padel matches feature two pairs of players.
Some padel courts are designed especially for singles, but around 90% of all padel courts in the world are doubles specific. At a professional level only doubles is played on the World Padel Tour, the leading competition for elite players.
This data sheet has been produced in order to provide information and guidance for venues considering the construction of a padel court. Download it here.
Padel Newsletter
Download the latest edition of the Padel Newsletter here. (Q1 2024)
Keen to find out how to play? Visit the LTA website here for more information.
Find local LTA registered Padel venues here.