Journal
Everything worth knowing before you play.
Plain guides to padel for people picking it up in Sydney. No jargon, no gatekeeping.
What is padel? A beginner’s guide for Sydney players
Padel explained for first-timers: what the court looks like, how a game works, why the glass walls matter, and what to expect the first time you play in Sydney.
Padel vs tennis vs pickleball: what is actually different
Court size, racquet, serve, scoring and the walls: a straight comparison of padel, tennis and pickleball, and which one suits you if you are starting from scratch.
How to book a padel court in Sydney with Playtomic
A step-by-step guide to booking a padel court in Sydney through the Playtomic app: finding a venue, picking a slot, splitting the cost and what happens on the day.
What to wear and bring to your first padel game
Shoes, clothing and gear for your first padel session: what actually matters, what you can hire, and what you do not need to buy.
Padel rules explained: scoring, serving and the glass walls
The rules of padel in plain English: how to serve, how scoring works, when the walls are in play and the handful of faults that catch out new players.
Private vs shared padel courts, and why it changes the game
Most Sydney padel venues run several courts in one room. Here is what changes when you book a private court instead: noise, privacy, learning, and who it suits.