Padel shoes: why your trainers are a twisted ankle waiting to happen
The sole pattern that actually matters, what to spend, when running shoes become dangerous on court, and how to choose padel shoes that fit your game and your budget.
Gear
3 storiesRackets, balls and shoes explained without the hype. What actually matters when you're buying padel gear, which specs are marketing noise, and what suits which kind of player.
How to choose your first padel racket
Round shape, soft foam, sensible price — a no-hype buyer's guide to your first padel racket, and the mistakes to avoid.
Round, teardrop or diamond: padel racket shapes explained
The three padel racket shapes change where the sweet spot sits and how the racket swings. What each shape does, and who it actually suits.