Padel
Doubles rallies on a small enclosed court, playing the ball off glass walls.
Padel
- To start
- $60
- Each month
- $40
- Time
- 2 hours a week
- Sessions
- 1.5 hours or more
- Where
- A specialist venue
- Who with
- With one other person
Is it for you?
- It comes with people built in.
- There's a real game to win.
- It's satisfying from the very first session.
- It keeps you off screens.
You’ll like it if
- You want to meet people
- You want to get moving
- You want to get really good at something
Maybe not if
- There is no specialist venue near you
- You want something gentle on your body
- You want something calm
What it feels like
PadelAverage sport & Fitness hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$60Costs more to start than 68% of hobbies
$40Over a year, more than the kit
$540About $5 an hour at 2 hours a week
Before you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the venue for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Book a beginner doubles session; the walls make long rallies easy.
1.5 hours or moreA specialist venueVery easy to start
Questions
How much does padel cost to start?
About $60 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $40 a month once you are going.
How much time does padel take?
About 2 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1.5 hours or more.
Where do people do padel?
At a specialist venue, mostly found in cities.
Is padel good for beginners?
Yes. It is very easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Book a beginner doubles session; the walls make long rallies easy.
Do I need other people for padel?
You need one other person, like a partner or an opponent.