Die Unterschiede zwischen Tennis und Padel

The differences between tennis and padel

Padel is clearly influenced by tennis. This is evident not only in its history, but also in the game itself.

If you watch a padel match, it quickly becomes clear that it's almost like a tennis court. The difference is that padel isn't played on a traditional court, but in an enclosed space. Or rather, a glass enclosure.

However, if we take a closer look, there are still significant differences that essentially distinguish the game.

  • Court size: A padel court is smaller than a tennis court and has slightly different line markings.
  • Enclosed glass walls and fences: A padel court is enclosed by glass walls at the rear and a mesh fence at the sides. The walls play a crucial role in the game and add a whole new dimension to the appeal of the game.
  • Racket: A padel racket is similar in shape to a tennis racket, but smaller and unstrung. It's also significantly harder and has a different coating, so the ball reacts and needs to be hit a little differently than in tennis.
  • Balls: The balls used in padel have a smaller diameter than tennis balls, although they look the same. However, the differences are hardly noticeable.
  • Serve: In padel, the serve is made under the arm and not overhead like in tennis.
  • Technique: Padel isn't as power-intensive a game as tennis. However, it's still very fast, which makes the sport so attractive.
  • Outfit: The familiar polo shirt isn't a must for padel. Since this sport is more of a lifestyle sport, the style also adapts.
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