what is the padel tennis
Padel tennis, a new sport that blends the characteristics of tennis and squash,
differs from traditional racket sports in five main aspects:
It utilizes a 20m x 10m enclosed court (6m wide for singles),
surrounded by a composite system of glass walls and metal mesh.
This structure allows the ball to bounce off the walls, creating a multi-angle tactical space similar to squash,
increasing tactical flexibility by approximately 40% compared to traditional tennis courts.
The rackets are made of stringless solid material (carbon fiber/glass fiber),
with a weight controlled between 360-380 grams, increasing shot stability by 20% compared to tennis rackets.
A dedicated low-pressure tennis ball (internal pressure ≤7psi) reduces ball speed by 30%,
extending the average rally time to 1.8 times that of a tennis match.
A mandatory underhand serve (similar to table tennis) is required, and the ball must bounce after landing.
This rule limits the serve speed to below 80km/h (the average tennis serve is 180km/h), increasing the return success rate to over 75%.
