Padel racket
Padel rackets are designed to feel intuitive from the first rally.
You can try out the FEAT4 collection at your nearest club or ask one of our team members for more info.
So you want to learn more about padel.
Padel is fast, social, and easy to pick up — which is why it’s the fastest-growing sport in the world. You don’t need experience, special equipment, or a tennis background. Just pick up a racket, step onto the court & start playing.
We’ll walk you through the basics so you can get on court with confidence. You can also find the rules of the game at the bottom of this page.
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What you'll need
Padel Balls
Padel balls create the fast, social rhythm the sport is known for.
Softer bounce, longer rallies, more play.
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The court
A padel court measures 20 metres long by 10 metres wide, divided by a net.
The ends are enclosed by 3-metre high glass walls, with glass and metal fencing running along the sides.
It’s a compact, doubles-only court designed for fast rallies and continuous play.
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The rules
Serve
- Serve must be underhand, hit below waist level.
- The ball must first bounce behind the service line before hitting the opponent’s diagonal service box.
- A serve hitting the net but landing correctly is replayed (let).
Equipment
- Court size: 10 m × 20 m, enclosed by glass and mesh walls.
- Padel racket: solid face, no strings.
- Approved padel balls are similar to tennis balls but slightly less pressurised.
Score
- Matches use the same scoring as tennis: 15, 30, 40, game.
- Sets are won at six games with a two-game lead.
- A 6–6 tie triggers a 7-point tiebreak.
Faults
- Two service faults lose the point.
- Hitting the ball before it crosses the net is a fault.
- The ball touching any surface outside the court is out.
Ball-in-play
- Ball must bounce once before hitting a wall.
- Players may use their own walls to return shots.
- Ball remains in play if it bounces off the wall and lands within the opponent’s side.
Player conduct
- No verbal distractions during play.
- Players must alternate serves every game within the team.
- Fair play and respect for opponents are mandatory.