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Padel vs Pickleball

Padel and pickleball have 96% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatPadelPickleball
Time a week2 hours a week2 hours a week
Who withWith a partner or opponentWith a partner or opponent
You end up withA skill you got better atA skill you got better at
FeelsLivelyLively
To start$60$50

Choose padel if

  • More physical

About $60 to start, then about $40 a month.

About padel

Choose pickleball if

  • Gentler on the body

About $50 to start, then about $15 a month.

About pickleball

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Any two of the 396. You get the time each takes, what it costs to start, who you need and what you end up with.