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The 30 hobbies closest to padel in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.
Bumping, setting and spiking a ball over a high net as a team, indoors or on sand.
Alike: Both active and social.
Different: Cheaper to start. More of a mental workout.
NetballMore physical.
Pickup basketballMore physical.
PickleballGentler on the body.
BadmintonMore of an indoor thing.
RoundnetMore time outside.
Walking footballCheaper to start. Gentler on the body.
Five-a-side footballMore physical.
TennisSlower to reward you.
Touch rugbyCheaper to start. More time outside.
Ultimate frisbeeCheaper to start. More time outside.
SoftballMore time outside.
CurlingCheaper to start. More of an indoor thing.
Hacky sackCheaper to start. No winners or losers.
Table tennisMore of an indoor thing.
Ten-pin bowlingCheaper to start. Gentler on the body.
Field hockeyMore time outside. Slower to reward you.
Lawn bowlsGentler on the body. More relaxing.
PétanqueGentler on the body. More time outside.
LacrosseMore time outside. More of a thrill.
SquashMore of an indoor thing. Slower to reward you.
DartsGentler on the body. More of an indoor thing.
CricketMore time outside. More of a mental workout.
CroquetCheaper to start. Gentler on the body.
Disc golfCheaper to start. More time outside.
RugbyMore of a thrill. More time outside.
Ice hockeyCosts more to start. More of a thrill.
Pool & snookerCheaper to start. Gentler on the body.
Clay shootingGentler on the body. More time outside.
Roller derbyCosts more to start. More of a thrill.The closest are Volleyball, Netball, Pickup basketball, Pickleball and Badminton. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Pickleball is close to padel and quicker to pick up.
Netball is close to padel and costs less to start.
