Many players hesitate between padel and tennis. While both use a ball, a net and a racket, the playing experience, learning curve and social atmosphere are very different.
1. Ease of learning
Padel is more accessible for beginners. The racket is lighter, the rallies are longer, and the court is smaller. It's easier to have fun quickly, even without any technical background.
2. Match Format
Padel is mainly played in doubles, while tennis is often played in singles. This completely changes the dynamics of the game: teamwork, communication, and fun in padel; concentration, endurance, and power in tennis.
3. Use of walls
This is THE key feature of padel! The walls are in play, a bit like in squash. This requires anticipation and adds an extra strategic dimension.
4. Physics and Technology
Tennis is more physically demanding (long run-up, power) and technically demanding (spin, serve). Padel requires less strength but more agility and intelligent positioning.
5. Conviviality
Padel clearly wins on the social side: relaxed atmosphere, fun exchanges, intergenerational sport… this also explains its explosion in Switzerland.
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