Guides & Tips
Everything you need to start playing padel and pickleball in the UK.
Best Pickleball Paddles UK: 7 Paddles for Every Budget (2026)
From £25 starter paddles to £250 competition weapons — 7 paddles tested and recommended for UK players. Plus a buying guide explaining everything beginners need to know.
21 min read
PadelBest Padel Rackets 2026: Tested for Every Level (UK Buyer's Guide)
We tested 12 padel rackets from £40-£350. The best beginner racket costs £75 — not the £200 one Instagram wants you to buy. UK prices, honest reviews.
17 min read
Padel & PickleballPadel vs Pickleball: Which Racket Sport Should You Play?
400,000 padel players and 55,000 pickleballers in the UK — but which sport is right for you? Compare costs, rules, fitness, and courts side by side.
23 min read
PickleballWhat Is Pickleball? The Complete UK Beginner's Guide
Pickleball is the UK's fastest-growing racket sport — 55,000 active players and counting. Rules, equipment, costs, and where to play near you.
20 min read
PadelWhat Is Padel? The Complete UK Beginner's Guide
Over 400,000 Brits played padel in 2024 — a 3x increase in one year. Here's everything you need to know to start: rules, equipment, costs, and where to find courts near you.
20 min read