Why is padel so popular in the UK?

Fast-paced, accessible and social – it’s easy to see why padel is widely renowned as one of the fastest growing sports in the world.

In Britain, we’re experiencing our own padel boom, with around 90,000 people playing on an annual basis. Since the LTA have been appointed as the national governing body for padel, the number of courts in the Britain has also been on the rise, approaching 250 courts nationwide with ambitions for 400 by 2023.

As the padel revolution takes hold in Britain, we look at a few of the reasons why the world’s fastest growing sport, could become your new favourite.

Padel is… open to everyone

Simply put, anyone can play padel – it doesn’t matter your age, ability or background, everyone is welcome on court.

Padel is easy to pick up for beginners and even if you’ve never played before, you’ll find yourself rallying with friends and family in no time with our unique padel tips for beginners.

Compared to other sports, padel is less about technique and power when you first start playing, so everyone is at more of a level playing field right from the off. Serves are underarm, balls have a slightly lower compression and the racket is closer to your hand, making it easier to control your shots.

More information can be found on the LTA website HERE

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