Pàdel was invented in 1969 by Enrique Corcuera, who adapted a piece of land exactly 20x10m long, in his Acapulco home, to create an enclosed court for playing a sport inspired by platform-tennis, fronton, and tennis itself.
With an international reach and a cult-like following all over the world, it’s shocking to know that many people still have no clue what it is.
The first time I stepped into a pàdel court, it felt like someone finally added everything a tennis court ever needed. I couldn’t stop staring at how beautiful the racquet was, and the glass around me felt like an intimate speakeasy, only acknowledged by the typical “if you know you know” crowd. The sound of the ball bouncing off the glass was music to my ears, and to be honest, I would've stayed there all day and night if I could.