Uncategorized - Padel in the USA

November 18, 2013

California Padel Association

Welcome to the Official California Padel Association.

Our mision is to promote the sport of Padel in California.

To develop the game in general and approach youth and school communities.

To promote the game of Padel as a fantastic and fun way to gain physical fitness.

Facilitate exhibition matches and coaching clinics to introduce, promote and develop the game of Padel.

To establish a code of conduct for players.
To set high standard of amateurism and to nourish tournaments in California.

Working with local governments and authorities to build Padel Courts in the community for local parcitipation in the sport.

To develop the game in general and approach youth and school communities.
Become a member at www.californiapadelassociation.org

October 22, 2013

Come try Padel at South End Raquet Club

Saturday November 2nd you are invited to try Padel at South End Racquet Club.

The game of Padel has been likened to ‘tennis with walls‘ and ‘squash in the sun’. It is a sport that combines the best elements of tennis, squash and racquetball. It has gained tremendous popularity due to its simplicity and similarities to already existing racquet sports.

The rules allow for the use of the back and sidewalls, resulting in longer rallies. The balls used are similar to tennis balls, the scoring the same as tennis, all the serves are underhand.

Padel is a fun game to play and appeals to a wide population. Children enjoy playing as it is easy to learn, promotes teamwork, improving their hand-eye coordination. It is a family game. The smaller court size brings everyone closer, making social conversation a much more integral part of the game. Padel is a great game for players of all ages and skills as it is both quick and easy to pick up and is less physically demanding than similar sports like squash. Most players get the grasp of the game within the first 20 minutes of playing and find it easy to achieve a level of proficiency so that they can enjoy it because the game is not as dominated by strength and serve as tennis.

June 28, 2013June 28, 2013

The Padel Shop is now open.

Find the best paddle tennis racket and accessories in the market at The Padel Shop. Featuring Dunlop and Head. More brands are coming. Padel Revolution offers you clothing for Padel, Paddle Tennis and Tennis. Take advantadge to the special opening discount of 10% adding this Code until July 10TH. 3TFZPAP9

www.thepadelshop.com

How to choose the best racket?

The weight of a racket:

Most rackets range between 355gr. and 395gr. A light racket would be between 355 gr and 375gr. A heavy racket would range 375gr to 395gr.

Lighter rackets are suitable for beginners and women as they are easier to handle.

Thickness of the racket:

Most rackets range 36mm to 38mm. Advanced players should use thicker rackets to hit the ball harder. For beginners it is recommended thinner rackets because they are easier to use.

Materials of the racket:

Most of the frame of the racket is made of fiberglass or carbon. The face may contain kevlar. Carbon and kevlar are introduced to some higher end rackets to make them extra resistant to shocks and accidents. The face of a padel racket is usually made of soft materials (foam) or hard materials (eva). A high-density, also known as firm core, the racket provides more power. A low density, also known as soft core, the racket provides more control. A soft core paddle also provides more comfort and is a better choice for a player with tennis elbow. To choose the right one remains a personal choice.