Our Story

Why we started New Padel Guide — and why we can’t stop

I watched my first padel match on a weekend trip to Madrid. I had no idea what I was looking at — a glass-walled court, players bouncing balls off the walls, pairs celebrating like it was a World Cup final. I was fascinated.

Back home, I couldn’t find a single English resource that explained how to actually get started. Every guide assumed you came from a tennis background. I didn’t. I came from a couch.

Six months later, after a lot of trial and error, I finally felt comfortable on a padel court. I’d figured out the rules, found the right racket, and learned how to use the walls. I wrote everything down so nobody else would have to struggle the way I did.

New Padel Guide is that written-down version — updated constantly as I keep learning and playing.

If you’re at the start of your padel journey, you’re in the right place. Let’s learn this beautiful game together.