Padel in the USA: towards an inevitable boom?

Co-founder of PadelX, Nallé Grinda is a key figure in padel in the United States. With over 25 years of experience in the field, he has built an ambitious project that has enjoyed dazzling success. In this interview, he looks back on the impressive growth of his club, its future prospects and the evolution of padel in the United States.

A planned and controlled expansion

How the adventure went PadelX and did you foresee such a development?

Nallé Grinda: "Yes, we had planned it. We were very confident about our emplacement and our concept. My experience in padel, accumulated over more than 25 years, played a key role. From my beginnings as a player, to the organization of international tournaments like those of World Padel Tour between 2014 and 2016, and more recently as Director World Padel Tour from Miami in 2022, I consolidated all these experiences to create PadelX. This club is a summary of what I learned and dreamed, designed for both the players and events, With a central location and clubhouse optimized »

Economic success beyond expectations

Can you share some key figures from 2024 and the outlook for 2025?

Nallé Grinda: "Since the opening of the 1er April 2024, we have generated more than 2 million de turnover in only 8 months. We welcomed 12 unique players, well beyond our initial forecasts of 5 to 000. This figure is verifiable, because each player must register, provide a E-mail adress and sign a insurance charter before being able to access the club. Regarding the occupation, our 10 lands are used at 48% on average, with a constant progression : Of 39% at the beginning over 50% today »

Secondary income on the rise

What about secondary sales?

Nallé Grinda: "They represent 45% of revenue, well beyond 20% initially planned. This includes the events on the ground, like the Americans, Lessons, Tournaments and Activations. We have 42 recurring weekly activations, which attract many players of all levels. For example, sessions with professors are less expensive a classic rental, but generate more income through number of participants. THE ProShop, for its part, sells on average 17 to 18 snowshoes per week, against 7 initially planned »

New clubs to open in 2025

PadelDoes X extend to other places?

Nallé Grinda: "Two new clubs will open in 2025. The first, at Boca Raton, propose to 8 covered ground in a former IBM room. The opening is scheduled for April or May. The second, at West Palm Beach, will include 7 outdoor courts and should open in July or August. Finally, we are working on a prototype in Miami, combining sport, wellness and real estate, with some indoor and outdoor courts, associated with facilities focused on the well-being »

Padel, a new asset for American real estate

How do you see the integration of padel into the business world in the United States?

Nallé Grinda: "In the United States, the The nerve of war is real estate. At the conference 'Property + Padel' New Jersey, 70 developers showed a strong interest to integrate padel into their real estate projects. They consider padel as a cost-effective alternative, like the classic commercial developments. I them accompanied optimiser The cried, number of plots and earnings »

The United States, an emerging padel nation?

On the sporting front, are the United States starting to structure itself?

Nallé Grinda: "TheUSPA, American Federation of Padel, begins to structure the training of young people. Two of my professors have been appointed Junior team captains. We organize detection days, such as that provided for in March 2025Where 120 children will be supervised. With the rumors by presence of padel at the 2028 Olympic Games, we hope that theUS team can to appear well. The circuit NET Padel becomes more and more professional and better equipped, what allows players to live off their passion. For example, the circuit 'The Road to Miami' will start this month with 4 national tournaments with prizes ranging from $10 to $000, And a $25 Masters planned for March 26 au Hard Rock Stadium, on the sidelines of the Miami Tennis Open. Imagine the kif to play at the same time as Djokovic, Sinner or Alcaraz, and to share the locker rooms with them, while benefiting from a huge media exposure »

The reforms of Premier Padel : a good idea ?

What is your opinion on the recent changes in the regulations of Premier Padel ?

Nallé Grinda: " I understand la reduction of tables make events profitable, but it is crucial to promote the rise of young talents the qualified should receive many more points them first round losers the organizers take some significant financial risks. For example, the tournament of Miami will cost between $3 million and $4 million to organize and could cause losses estimated at 2 or 3 million the first year. It is necessary find a balance between the costs and circuit requirements to attract new promoters »

A promising future for padel in the United States

A final word on the future of the circuit?

Nallé Grinda: "The circuit must be structure, like theATP in tennis, with some tournaments of different categories according to local economic realities. the USA, difficult to fill a 15 seat stadium like a Madrid or Barcelona, but'the craze is real. The numerous investors and sponsors are ready to to commit, betting on a long term profitability. I am very optimistic for suite and proud ofto contribute my stone to the building! »

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.