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FFT padel licence: 2027 prices, types and how to get one
Padel licence 2027 in France: €33 at a club, €51 online without a club, €4 to try. What it covers, how to get it on Ten'Up, and the medical rules.
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How to choose a padel racket, understand playing profiles, look after your gear and buy without regret: the SCUD guides.
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Padel racket for the left-side player: how to choose
Padel racket for the left-side player: the role of the backhand side, shape, balance, stiffness and weight, how it differs from the right, and left-handers.
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How to find a padel court near you in France: the guide
Where to play padel in France: the official census of courts, the booking apps, off-peak slots, whether you need a licence, and how to find partners.
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Padel or tennis: which should you choose? The full comparison
Court, rules, price per player, learning curve, fitness, atmosphere: padel and tennis compared point by point to help you choose the sport that suits you.
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How much does a padel racket cost? A price guide by budget
A padel racket costs 40 to 400 euros, signature editions more. What each price band buys, what does not justify a premium, and what our rackets cost.
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Junior vs adult padel racket: weight, grip and safety
Junior vs adult padel racket: why an adult racket is too heavy for a child, which weight and shape to choose, and when a teenager can move up to adult size.
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Which padel racket for an advanced or competitive player?
What changes in a racket choice once technique is stable: response, diamond shape, 18K or 12K carbon, firm foam, and why left and right sides differ.
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Tennis elbow in padel: how your racket matters and how to prevent it
Tennis elbow and padel: what weight, balance, stiffness and vibration do to your elbow, which racket settings to adjust, and when to see a professional.
9 min
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Giving a padel racket as a gift: how to choose well
Level, weight, shape, delivery times and 30-day returns: how to give someone else a padel racket without getting it wrong, and what to do if it does not suit.
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Padel racket safety cord: the rule and how to wear it
Why the wrist strap is compulsory in padel, what the FIP rules say, how to wear it correctly on the wrist and when to replace the cord on your racket.
7 min
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Padel warm-up: a 10-minute routine and injury prevention
Shoulder, elbow, ankle: the areas padel puts under strain, a 10-minute warm-up routine before a match, and the part your equipment plays in preventing injuries.
8 min
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Grip, overgrip and handle size: setting up your padel racket
Original grip, overgrip, handle thickness, sweat: how to adjust the feel of a padel racket handle, wrap an overgrip properly and know when to replace it.
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Testing a padel racket: the 30-minute protocol
Warm-up, shots to try, comparing two models, biases to avoid: a simple protocol to test a padel racket seriously in half an hour, before you buy or switch.
7 min
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Padel balls: pressure, approval and how long they last
Pressure, bounce, FIP approval, the difference from tennis balls, altitude and lifespan: what you need to know to choose and look after your padel balls.
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Lightest padel rackets: how light they go and who they suit
The lightest adult padel rackets weigh around 340 to 355 g. Who a light racket suits, men as well as women, what it changes on court and how to choose one.
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Padel racket lifespan: when is it time to replace it?
Compacted foam, cracks, lost roughness: the signs of wear on a padel racket, how playing frequency and climate speed them up, and the right moment to change.
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Which padel racket for a beginner? Criteria, mistakes, budget
Shape, weight, foam, materials, budget: the criteria that matter for a first padel racket, the classic mistakes, and when to move on to the next one.
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Padel racket dimensions: 45.5 cm, 26 cm, 38 mm (FIP rules)
A padel racket is at most 45.5 cm long, 26 cm wide and 38 mm thick (FIP rules). Handle, holes, cord: what an umpire checks and what makers decide.
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Padel racket weight: average, range and balance explained
An adult padel racket weighs 340 to 385 g, most often 360 to 375 g. What weight and balance change for your arm and power, and how to measure them at home.
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Bandeja, víbora, chiquita: padel shots and what they ask of a racket
Bandeja, víbora, chiquita, remate, off-the-wall return: what each padel shot is for, how it is played, and what it concretely demands from your racket.
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Teardrop vs diamond vs round padel racket: which shape?
Teardrop vs diamond vs round: a diamond puts the sweet spot high for the smash, a round keeps it central and forgiving, a teardrop sits between. Who each suits.
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Padel Racket Care: How to Look After It and Mistakes to Avoid
Frame protector, overgrip, cleaning, storage: the simple habits that extend a padel racket's life, and the mistakes that kill it in a single season.
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Padel racket control vs power: which one for your game?
Control vs power: what these two padel racket labels really cover, how to identify your player profile honestly and avoid choosing the wrong racket.
6 min
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Padel rules for beginners: serve, glass walls and scoring
A 20 × 10 m court, an underarm serve, glass walls and wire mesh, tennis-style scoring: the essential padel rules explained so you can play from day one.
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How to Choose a Padel Racket: Shape, Weight, Balance
Shape, weight, balance, core, carbon: the complete guide to choosing a padel racket that truly suits your level and your style of play.
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