In recent years, a new sport has been taking Tennis clubs, sports centres, parks, and lifestyle estates communities by storm. It may have a strange name, but it’s taken off in the US like wild fire. Enter Pickleball…… Combining elements of Tennis, Badminton, and Ping Pong, Pickleball is a fun and accessible game for players of all ages and skill levels. In this article, we'll delve into the basics of pickleball, its growing popularity, and why it's capturing the hearts of enthusiasts worldwide. What is Pickleball? Pickleball is a racket/Paddle sport that originated in the United States in the ..read more

Whether you're a novice or a seasoned player looking to improve your game, here are some essential Padel tips to elevate your skills on the court. Master the basics - Like any sport, mastering the fundamentals is key. Even those playing at a high level need to work on these basics. Focus on your grip, racket position, stance, and footwork and continuously remind yourself about these key elements. A solid foundation ensures better control and manoeuvrability during the game. Utilise the walls - One of the unique aspects of Padel is the ability to use the walls strategically. Learn to wait for ..read more

With the amalgamation of World Padel Tour and the Premier Padel League into the new Premier Padel Tour, the 2024 official world rankings have been released by the International Padel Federation (FIP) To find out who are the top players in the world for Men’s and Ladies, click on these two links below:  Men’s: https://www.padelfip.com/ranking-male/# Ladies: https://www.padelfip.com/ranking-female/ Below is how the scoring has been calculated and will be going forward. Premier Padel's competitions are divided into three different categories. Majors, P1 tournaments and P2 tournaments. I ..read more

The next time you are considering purchasing Padel equipment, here are 10 reasons why you should choose Padel Gear. Trained and friendly advice and service – Our team has been to Sweden and Spain to be professionally trained by the manufacturers and we have immersed ourselves in understanding the technologies and materials. We are able to impart this knowledge onto our clients and help ensure that they choose the right racket for their game. We also  pride ourselves on our service to our clients. We are passionate about the game and really do love our work. Price – Being an onl ..read more

Padel is a sport that has been around since the late 60’s, but it really started to take off around the world in the mid 90’s. The sport has only recently found its way to South Africa, but it has exploded onto the scene with over 100 000 players already in the country. There is a good reason why it has become so popular and we highlight some of those reasons below. If you haven’t given the sport a try, search for your local club on the Playtomic App and get onto the court and give it a bash, we promise that you won’t be disappointed. There are many reasons why Padel is so popular, but we ..read more

The blog about the Top 20 Men’s players in SA certainly created some healthy debate and we have been hard at work putting together the Top 20 Ladies players. We have watched many of the top Ladies play and we believe that we have a very good idea of who these players are, but we would love to hear your comments and suggestions. The list below is as per the current Playtomic rankings. As mentioned before, whilst we know that the Playtomic ranking is not the most accurate way to rank players and a level 3 ranking in one area is different to another area, it gives us a good base from where w ..read more

There has been a lot of healthy discussion/debate and some great banter about who people think are the top 20 Men’s players in South Africa. Having attended many top tournaments and watched others on live streaming, we think that we have a very good idea of who these players are. However, we decided to list the top 20 players in SA according to the Playtomic rankings. Whilst we know that the Playtomic ranking is not the most accurate way to rank, players not adding in scores and a level 5 ranking in one area is different to another area etc, it does give us a good base from where we can start ..read more

Most of us Padel addicts know 95% of the rules and regulations in Padel, but when we did some research into this, we found some really interesting points to share with you.  Continue reading to find out more. Padel Ball        The use of yellow Padel balls is mandatory. According to the FIP Padel rules, the diameter of the ball must be between 6.35cm and 6.77cm and its weight between 56.0 and 59.4 grams. The ball must guarantee a bounce height of 135cm to 145cm when falling from a height of 2.54m. When play is at an altitude of more than 500m above sea ..read more

The balance of the Padel racket is one of the factors that most influences how a Padel racket is experienced on the court. In this article, we will explain everything that you need to know. The balance of the Padel racket is determined by how the weight is distributed between the bottom and the top of the racket. So how does the balance affect your game? Imagine holding a hammer at the lowest part (tip) of the handle and then swinging it. The momentum creates speed and therefore power, but also gives you less control over the hammer. Then imagine holding the hammer handle right at the top, j ..read more

With the first WPT event of the year underway in Abu Dhabi, we take a look at some of the new and exciting partnerships that have formed for the 2023 season. There have been quite a few changes in partnerships and some very exciting new teams that have been formed for the season, so here is a short summary of the changes and who to keep an eye on. We recently did a poll on our Instagram account with nearly 4000 followers and we asked the question whether Lebròn and Galan would stay at No 1 this year and to our surprise, most of you think that the very exciting young partnership of Coello and T ..read more