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Even some of my friends who are starting to play #padel regularly are still skeptical that it's nothing more than a passing fad (and they can't remotely understand why I dedicate so much time and effort to writing about it). The other day one of them said to me, "Yeah, I know padel might be getting big in places like #Florida and #Texas, but how many other states even have more than one padel club... one or two?" Obviously, #NewYork and #California immediately sprung to mind (thanks in large part to the efforts of multi-club operators like Padel Haus and Taktika Padel) -- but then I really started to think about it and go through my notes... And what I discovered is that thanks to the efforts of people and clubs like Andres (Tito) Moreno and AMET International... Patricio Misitrano and The Sports Haus... Sam Markle and Smash Padel and Pickleball Club... Padel Plant... Tim Bainton and Epic Padel Inc... Aditya Khilnani and Sensa Padel... Benji Markoff and Padel United Sports Club... Centercourt Club & Sports... Ballers... Chase Woodsum and Padel Boston... Parker Racquet Club... RCW Athletic Club, and so many others, there are actually 15 states that now have more than one padel club (or will very soon). Check out our just-released article below to discover where they are and many of the places you can play the world's fastest growing sport in each. And please ♻ re-post ♻ to help spread the word. 🇺🇸 🎾 🚀

Padel's popularity is surging in the US, with key states and dedicated entities driving this exciting sport's growth. Our latest blog explores the vibrant padel scene, highlighting flourishing clubs, impressive growth statistics, and the influential forces behind the movement. Discover why padel is capturing hearts across America. #Padel #USPadel #SportsGrowth #IndustryInsights https://loom.ly/T82nK-0

Weekly News Roundup: Padel's Expansion in Global Markets and Urban Spaces. From Las Vegas tournaments to rooftop courts in shopping centers, discover how Padel is transforming sports landscapes and community venues around the world. #padel #sports #business

🏓 California’s padel scene is booming as the state becomes a key hub for this exciting sport. With new courts, growing communities, and increased competition, padel is transforming recreation in the Golden State. #Padel #CaliforniaPadel #SportsGrowth #PadelNetSetters #RecreationTrends #WestCoastPadel #SportExpansion https://loom.ly/Sqcs8-I

Thanks to Austin Edwards and the The Padel State for writing a story about the promising future of padel in the Greater Boston Area! Check it out below

Sweden’s padel boom faces fresh challenges. Gothenburg’s Time 4 Padel will close at the end of the year, joining other centers forced to shut due to oversaturation. Explore the lessons Sweden’s journey holds for the international padel scene. 👉 Full article here: https://lnkd.in/etF3uugp #SwedishPadel #PadelIndustry #ClubClosure #Time4Padel #PadelMarket #Padel #PadelBusiness

Here's a question for you: what and where is the most 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘦 #padel club in the U.S.? Is it one of the several Padel Haus locations in Brooklyn? Or maybe Sensa Padel's sleek new home in Nashville? Or the soon-to-open Ballers club -- which is located in a former power plant just outside Philly? Or perhaps it's one of the ultra-lux offerings from Reserve or Brisas.us in New York or Florida? Or Whitney Kraft's one-court club at the Brook Bound Inn in Vermont? Or even a club with a stunning views in the SF area like Park Padel or Bay Padel? For my money it might just be the The Heights Racquet & Social Club in Minnesota (which earlier this year was actually featured on an episode of Good Morning America that explored the exploding popularity of padel here in the U.S.). For one thing, as I discussed with their GM and fellow #squash player and enthusiast, Sheldon Vaz, to my knowledge, The Heights is currently the only publicly accessible #racketclub in the entire world that features padel, #pickleball, and BOTH singles and doubles squash courts. But to get a real sense of everything that makes The Heights so unique -- and the epitome of what I believe padel communities and clubs in the U.S. should look like -- I'd urge you to read through our just-released feature article below👇 If you find it enjoyable, I'd further ask that you please ♻ to help spread the word. 🇺🇸 🎾 🚀 (And if you'd like to get U.S. padel news and commentary like this delivered directly to your inbox, you can sign up for our free "State of the Game" newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/em9GE9KU) Alina Boyce Twin Cities Business Allison Kaplan Adam Bews Joe Gross PADEL-LUX United States Padel Association (USPA) US Squash Commodore Squash Club Bill Ullman Galen Le Cheminant Porter Drake Oliver Morgan Mike Dale

Sweden’s padel industry faces another hit as Time 4 Padel, one of Gothenburg’s largest clubs, is set to close. The rapid rise of padel in Sweden has led to a saturated market, with this latest closure highlighting the impact of overexpansion. 🌐 Discover what this could mean for padel’s growth worldwide. 👉 Read the full article and subscribe with your email: https://lnkd.in/etF3uugp #SwedishPadel #PadelIndustry #ClubClosure #Time4Padel #PadelMarket

The Miami Women’s Padel League 🔥 A League for Women, by Women 🔥 This month, I launched the Miami Women’s Padel League, and I couldn’t be more excited. It’s been incredible to see women in Miami embrace padel, and now, they’ll have a league of their own to showcase their skills, connect with others, and grow the game. This league isn’t just about matches or competition. It’s about creating a space for women to thrive, both as athletes and as a community. Miami is already a hub for padel, but I hope this league takes things to the next level—making the sport more visible and inspiring even more women to pick up a racket. The best part? This is only the beginning. My dream is to see women’s padel in the U.S. take its place on the global stage, and the Miami Women’s Padel League is the first step. Take a look at the Cage 91 exclusive, diving into what the Miami Women’s Padel League is all about, why it matters, and how it’s set to transform women’s sports in the U.S.! https://lnkd.in/gQFEgRku #WomensSports #MiamiPadel #6LoveSports @6lovesports @padel22 United States Padel Association (USPA) RacquetX @cage91 Anglo-American Padel Cup

Why are Padel Events and Tournaments essential ⁉️ As Padel’s growth settles in the future, it is crucial that there will be regular tournaments/events for players of all abilities in order to keep the community engaged 🔑 Why? 🫱🏻🫲🏼 They enable collaboration between brands/people that may not happen otherwise. At Golden Point Padel UK, I have been lucky to work closely with a wide range of brands such as Padel Corner, Pizzarova and Lost and Grounded Brewers Ltd! 👨👩👧👦 Events give players something to work towards/look forward to as they can visit a new centre, meet new players and show off their Padel! Competitive Events will motivate players to constantly improve their game whereas Social Events provide players with a fun (yet structured) way of playing. Pepita Stonor is a prime example of how events have helped build a community at Empower Padel 👏 Challenges? 🤔 🗓️ One thing Ben Harris and I have noticed is the challenge of trying to find events or information on events, so The Padel Directory have built a one of a kind event calendar that will cover all bases from social events through to professional level tournaments such as the Hexagon Cup! For me, I hope that venues (that do not already) begin to recognise the importance of external tournament providers where the maximum effort can be put into running a well structured, successful day for everyone involved! Interested to hear thoughts on where you see the future of events in Padel going 👀 Padel London Tamer Michael Javier Serrats González Nick Baker Neil Percival Barnaby Stephenson Toby Long #padel #ukpadel #sport #sportevents