Padel Blog

Welcome to the Padel USA blog — expert guides, honest gear reviews, and practical advice to help you choose the right racket, sharpen your technique, and keep up with padel as it grows across the US.

The Complete Rules of Padel
New to padel, or just want to settle an on-court argument? Here is how the game actually works, from the court to the serve to playing off the glass. The... Read more...
Is $200 Enough for a Good Padel Racket in the US in 2026?
The short answer is yes. And in 2026, you have more good options at that price point than ever before. The padel market in the US has grown over the... Read more...
Padel Racket Prices in the US in 2026: What to Expect
Padel gear in the US used to come with a side of sticker shock. That era is winding down. For a while, buying padel equipment in the US felt like... Read more...
How we select the rackets we sell on Padel USA
Finding the right padel racket can be complicated. With so many brands and models available, players often don’t know where to start. Some rackets look similar but perform very differently.... Read more...
Why Are Padel Racket Prices Going Up In The US
Over the past months, we’ve shared a few updates about the new tariffs affecting padel equipment imported into the United States. Well, the next step in that process is happening now:... Read more...
Returning and serving in padel: the rules you need to know when you begin!
Padel is an exciting and fast-paced sport, and to make sure you don’t have any misunderstandings with your friends when you start playing, it's important to understand the rules governing... Read more...
Why Pickleball Players Should Give Padel a Try
If you play pickleball, chances are you’ve already heard people talk about padel. The sport is growing quickly in the United States and getting more attention every day. Instead of... Read more...
Padel in the US: What You Need to Know About Prices and MAP
If you've been shopping for a new padel racket or accessories in the United States, you might have noticed something: prices seem pretty much the same wherever you look. If... Read more...
Are you sure you know how scoring works in padel?
Are you new to padel and trying to figure out how the scoring works? Or maybe you're an experienced player wondering why some international tournaments use the "no-ad" system while... Read more...
Learn the key Spanish terms of padel!
Padel, as you may already know, originated in Mexico and developed further in Argentina and Spain. This is why many of the terms used in the sport are in Spanish.... Read more...
Is padel a team sport?
Is padel a team sport? At first, it seems obvious, since it’s always played in doubles. But when you take a closer look, padel doesn’t quite fit neatly into either... Read more...
Why Are Some Padel Rackets Out of Stock for So Long?
If you’ve been trying to get your hands on a specific padel racket and keep running into the dreaded “Out of Stock” label, you’re not alone. At Padel USA, we... Read more...