ABOUT PADEL
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Padel is the fastest growing sport in the World! Padel is easy to play and very inclusive, age groups range from 4 years old to 80+, everyone can have fun with this fascinating racquet sport.

Court surface is turf, racquets are made by a combination of foam and carbon, balls are very similar to tennis balls and the sport is played in doubles, being a very social sport by nature.

Padel facts

• Originated in Mexico in the 1960s

• Played on a smaller court than tennis, with a glass or mesh wall surrounding the court

• A doubles sport primarily – click here for more padel rules

• Played with smaller racquets than tennis, typically around 20-25 inches in length

• The International Padel Federation (FIP) is the governing body for padel

• Has been recognized by the International Olympic Committee.

• Is a low-risk sport in terms of injury, with fewer injuries reported compared to other racket sports like tennis.  Sign up for padel lessons here.
• Visit one of our two clubs: U-Padel Woodlands or U-Padel San Antonio.