Straight answers for grown-up players
Starting late, playing around old injuries, and choosing a trip that suits your level.
Padel over 40: start without getting hurt
Calves, shoulders and the back wall. What to do before your first month of games.
KitChoosing a padel racket when your elbow complains
Shape, foam, balance and weight, and why the expensive 'pro' racket is often the wrong one.
LevelsPadel levels explained
What Playtomic's 0–7 scale means in practice, and how we band players on trips.
HolidaysHow to choose a solo padel holiday
Single supplements, room matching, group size and the questions to ask before paying.
HolidaysIs my padel holiday protected?
ATOL, package travel and insolvency cover in plain English, including the rule change on 6 April 2027.
HolidaysPadel holiday or coaching camp: which should you book?
The difference in court hours, coaching, pace and price, and how to pick the right one for your level.
Starting outYour first padel holiday: a guide for beginners
What level you need, how many hours to play, what to pack and which trips suit new players.
HolidaysWomen-only padel holidays: what's out there
Where to find women-only padel trips from the UK, what they include and what to check before booking.