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The New Oxdog Women’s Collection 2026
The New Oxdog Women’s Collection 2026
Swedish innovator Oxdog continues to redefine the padel landscape with the release of their highly anticipated 2026 Women’s Racket Collection. Engineered with an uncompromising focus on lightweight maneuverability, premium speed,... Read more...
A collection of padel bags and backpacks from Oxdog, Bullpadel, Cuera, and Royal Padel
Padel Bags 2026: The Complete Guide to Finding Your Match
Choosing the right padel bag is about more than just carrying your gear. During the summer months, the heat on and off the court can damage your rackets, causing the... Read more...
What to Wear for Padel: Apparel Guide for Men & Women
What to Wear for Padel: Apparel Guide for Men & Women
Padel is an incredibly dynamic sport. The explosive sprints, sudden changes of direction, and overhead smashes put high demands not only on your fitness but also on your gear. While... Read more...
Professional padel player Paquito Navarro holding his Bullpadel Hack racket on court.
Premier Padel Italy Major: What Do the Pros Play With?
Between May 31st and June 7th, the elite of world padel is gathering in Rome for the highly anticipated Italy Major. While we love watching the insane rulos, bajadas, and out-of-court... Read more...
A racket has its overgrip rewrapped
Padel Grips: Everything You Need to Know
The padel grip is your only point of contact with the racket. Despite its importance, many players use a grip that is either too old, too thin, or simply wrong for... Read more...
Male padel player showing Cuera compression sleeve
Padel Injury Prevention: Gear to Keep You on the Court
Padel is an incredibly fun and social sport, but the explosive movements, sudden stops, and high-frequency swings can take a toll on your body. Whether you’re dealing with the dreaded... Read more...
outdoor padel court with blue grass
What You Should Know to Start Playing Padel
So, you’ve decided to join the fastest-growing sport in the world? Smart choice. Padel is social, fast-paced, and incredibly fun. But before you step onto the court and start smashing... Read more...
Player holding an Oxdog padel racket on an indoor court.
The Full Oxdog Padel Racket Guide 2026
Oxdog has taken the padel world by storm with Swedish engineering and cutting-edge technology. The 2026 collection is their most advanced yet, featuring a wide range of models across three... Read more...
Three HEAD Extreme 2026 padel rackets (Pro, Motion, and Team models) on a blue padel court. Diamond-shaped rackets for power players. Expert guide to the new HEAD collection at Sport of Padel.
Head Extreme 2026: Understanding the Different Models
Are you looking to dominate the court with pure power? The Head Extreme 2026 series is engineered for the aggressive player. In this guide, we break down all five models.... Read more...
Overhead shot of seven colorful padel shoes arranged in a circle on a blue padel court
How to Choose the Right Padel Shoes 2026
Playing padel in regular running shoes is one of the most common causes of injuries. Running shoes are built for forward motion, but padel is a game of sudden stops,... Read more...
A black Oxdog padel bag with thermal protection on a blue outdoor court, featuring a Royal Padel M27 and Head Radical racket. A single white YouPadel overgrip and a black Oxdog towel are placed in the foreground.
How to Make Your Padel Racket Last Longer: A Maintenance Guide
A high-performance padel racket, like the Head Coello Pro or Bullpadel Vertex 05, is a precision instrument. But without proper padel maintenance, its lifespan can be cut in half. From temperature... Read more...
High-performance padel player in action, preparing for a powerful smash during a match
How to Choose the Best Padel Racket: The Ultimate Shape Guide
Choosing a padel racket can feel like a jungle. With so many brands and technologies, where do you even start? At Sport of Padel, we believe the most important decision isn't... Read more...
Which Head Coello 2026 Racket Fits You Best? The Ultimate Guide
Which Head Coello 2026 Racket Fits You Best? The Ultimate Guide
The Miami Padel Open 2026 has just come to an end, and once again, Arturo Coello has proven why he is the undisputed king of the court. After a dominant week... Read more...
Two guys playing padel with Bullpadel rackets
Bullpadel Vertex 04 vs. Vertex 05: Is the 2026 Upgrade Worth It?
The Bullpadel Vertex series has long been the gold standard for aggressive padel players looking for the best power padel racket on the market. With the official release of the Bullpadel... Read more...
Padel Elbow: How to Beat the Pain and Prevent Injuries
Padel Elbow: How to Beat the Pain and Prevent Injuries
Have you felt a nagging pain on the outside of your elbow after an intense padel match? You're not alone. Padel elbow (a form of lateral epicondylitis) is one of... Read more...
New Padel Rackets 2026 – The Hottest Models This Year
New Padel Rackets 2026 – The Hottest Models This Year
Looking for new padel rackets 2026? You are in the right place! This year’s collection brings upgraded materials, new technology, and better performance. Here is a quick guide to the... Read more...
Padel – A Sport for Everyone
Padel – A Sport for Everyone
Padel is a fast-growing racket sport that blends elements of both tennis and squash. Its popularity has skyrocketed in recent years, largely due to how social, accessible, and entertaining it... Read more...
Differences Between Different Cores in Padel Rackets
Differences Between Different Cores in Padel Rackets
The main differences between padel racket cores lie in their material, hardness, power, vibration absorption, and durability. Material: EVA cores are made of ethylene vinyl acetate, which is a harder... Read more...
Picking the right shoes for court
Picking the right shoes for court
Selecting the right padel shoes is crucial due to the sport's specific demands. Here’s a quick guide to help you choose the best pair: Surface Type For artificial grass courts,... Read more...
Making the most of the court in padel
Making the most of the court in padel
Padel is a sport that blends the best of tennis and squash. To up your game, it's crucial to make the most of different parts of the court: The Baseline... Read more...
How padel rackets are made: A peek behind the scenes
How padel rackets are made: A peek behind the scenes
Ever wondered how your padel racket is made? From the design table to the padel court, it takes a lot of work and expertise. Let's take a closer look at... Read more...
Mastering Padel: The most common strokes on a padel court
Mastering Padel: The most common strokes on a padel court
Padel is a complex sport where the combination of tactics, physicality, and technique makes you a master! In the game, there are several different shots you need to control to... Read more...
Understanding Padel Balls: How the ball affects the game
Understanding Padel Balls: How the ball affects the game
Padel is without doubt one of the most popular racket sports worldwide right now.  But one aspect that's sometimes overlooked is the significance of the ball used. Different padel balls... Read more...
Choosing the right racket - How your racket's shape affects your game
Choosing the right racket - How your racket's shape affects your game
The shape of a paddle racket is crucial for how it performs and suits different playing styles. Paddle rackets usually come in three main shapes: round, drop-shaped, and diamond-shaped. Each... Read more...
Your guide to Starvie's 2024 collection
Your guide to Starvie's 2024 collection
The new collection from Starvie features a full range of quality rackets tailored for both the professional player and the recreational player. All rackets are handcrafted in Starvie's own factory... Read more...
Kickstart your padel: 4 essential tips for beginners!
Kickstart your padel: 4 essential tips for beginners!
Getting into padel is a blast, but there are a few things you gotta keep in mind to kick it off right. Here's our best tips to get started: Gear Up: Make... Read more...