Gear
Best Padel Rackets for Beginners in Australia (2026)
Round head, soft core, sensible weight — what to look for, and which rackets to actually buy.
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Guides to padel gear, where to play, and getting started — written for new and improving players.
Gear
How to Choose Your First Padel Racket
Cut through the jargon: the four things that actually decide which racket suits you.
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Gear
Round vs Teardrop vs Diamond: Padel Racket Shapes Explained
A racket's shape tells you who it is for. Here is how to read it.
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Where to play
Where to Play Padel in Sydney: Courts, Prices & How to Book
Courts, prices and booking — a new player's guide to padel in Sydney.
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Where to play
Where to Play Padel in Melbourne: A Beginner's Guide
A young scene growing fast — here is where to play padel in Melbourne.
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Where to play
Where to Play Padel in Brisbane & South East Queensland
Padel is taking off in Brisbane — here is where to play and what it costs.
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Getting started
How Much Does It Cost to Play Padel in Australia?
Court hire, gear, lessons — what padel really costs to start.
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Getting started
Padel vs Pickleball: Which Should You Try?
Two booming racket sports — here is how they actually differ.
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Gear
What Padel Gear Do You Actually Need to Start?
Racket, shoes, balls — the short list, and what to skip.
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Getting started
Is Padel Hard to Learn? What to Expect in Your First Game
Short answer: no. Here is what your first hour on court really looks like.
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