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.

How to play against a lefty in padel
Playing against a left-handed player in padel can feel like a completely different match. Their shots come with reversed spins, unusual angles, and natural positioning that changes the rhythm of... Read more...
What are the best rackets for beginners of 2025?
Summer is here, and like every year, many sports enthusiasts are taking advantage of the warm weather and outdoor conditions to step onto a padel court for the first time.... Read more...
Control vs. Power in padel: which racket fits your game the best?
Control and power. These are the two words you see most often when looking for a padel racket. They are the most advertised, the most talked about, and often the... Read more...
Welcome Siux to the Padel USA Family
We are incredibly excited to announce that Siux is officially back on our platform. This time, the brand is truly ready for the US market. They are organized, focused, and... 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...
Should you specialize on one side in padel?
In professional padel, players tend to have a preferred side and, except in rare cases, they stick to it. Why is this choice so important? Should amateur players do the... Read more...
Learn about the Chiquita, one of the most iconic shots in padel
The word "chiquita," which means "little" in Spanish, perfectly captures the subtlety of this key shot in padel. The chiquita involves hitting a slow, low ball from the back of... 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...
Which Padel Racket Should You Buy If You Come from Tennis?
If you are a tennis player stepping onto a padel court for the first time, welcome to a whole new adventure. After playing padel at a high level for more... Read more...
Padel Racket Warranties: What’s Really Covered? (Updated 2025)
Some time ago, we published an article explaining how warranties work for padel rackets. Since then, we've noticed more and more confusion among players, especially as the sport continues to... Read more...