Issue 01 · November 9, 2026

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All published reads, including earlier coverage of tournaments and players. Our current selection focuses on clubs, brands and the business of padel.

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BusinessDubai

A football star buys into the organiser of Dubai P1. The deal is about the business of staging sport, not a new club where you can book a court.

09 Nov 2026 3 min read

ClubsUnited States

A $25 hourly figure, 119 open clubs and 34 still on the way. Read the numbers properly, then compare your own court fee.

09 Nov 2026 4 min read

BusinessUnited States

Porsche Design plans padel inside members-only destinations in West Palm Beach and Dallas. This is a different kind of expansion.

09 Nov 2026 3 min read

TournamentsWorld tour

Galán and Chingotto are out. For players chasing the season-ending Finals, simply getting into the main draw matters.

09 Nov 2026 2 min read

Equipment

Kuikma plans a limited run using aerospace carbon. What the brand has announced, what the carbon claim covers, and what we have not tested.

09 Nov 2026 3 min read

PlayersDoha

Spain beat Argentina 2-1 in the men's World Cup final. The scorecard shows how national-team padel breaks up the usual partnerships.

09 Nov 2026 3 min read