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1,600+
UK padel courts, up from just 69 in 2020
1MILLION
People played padel in The UK by May 2026, up from 15,000 in 2019
2,200%+
Growth in UK padel courts since 2020
STILLGROWING
One of the fastest-growing sports in Britain ( LTA)
Source: Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), official padel participation and court figures, 2026.
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The basics, what to look for in your first racket and how to get started without over complicating it.
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REMEMBER YOUR FIRST TIME? MISSED SHOTS, SECOND-GUESSING YOUR GRIP, WONDERING IF EVERYONE ELSE ALREADY KNEW THE RULES. THAT’S WHY SMASHPAD EXISTS.
Every racket, every guide, every email we send is built around one question: does this make someone's first season easier, or does it just make us look impressive? If it's the second one, we don't ship it.
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Daniel, founderMeet the founder
Hi, I'm Daniel. Here's why I started SmashPad.
“I started SmashPad because I saw how excited people were to try padel — and how quickly that excitement turned into confusion. Too many choices, too much jargon, and too much content aimed at experienced players.”
“So I built the brand I wish had existed: simple guidance, honest advice, and beginner-friendly products that help people step onto court with confidence.”
Welcome to the SmashPad family. — Daniel
