One of the best things about padel is that you don’t need to wear anything specific to start playing! All you’ll need is comfortable clothing you can move easily in and a good pair of trainers. 

If you’re planning to play regularly, you can get specific padel shoes.

Whether you’ve played before or it’s your first time picking up a racket, padel is great for beginners and more experienced players alike. 

Because it’s similar to tennis and squash, many people who’ve played other racket sports can get to grips with padel quite easily. But, since padel is more about working with your teammates and being strategic than your technique, it can be just as fun for people who’ve never tried anything like it before.

Padel is becoming more and more popular because it’s a fun sport that’s easy to learn and play for a range of people. No matter your age or ability, padel is an accessible sport with simple rules. And because of the doubles format, it can be easier to pick up as you work with others to learn the techniques and how matches are played.

Type of court - while padel is played on an enclosed court, pickleball is played on an open court with no walls

Singles vs. doubles - padel is usually played in a double format, but pickleball can be played as a doubles or singles sport

Playing style - padel tennis is more about strategy and where you are on the court, while pickleball focuses on quick reflexes, good coordination and getting a bit of power behind your shots