Julien Bondia | Padel Magazine

The basics of padel : the reverse

The reverse at padel is a magnificent shot. Very elegant, it is one of the most photographed gestures. For players, it can be very effective but also a real headache when learning. Take ...

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Julien Bondia 6th October6th October

The basics of padel : the forehand

Welcome dear friends on the slopes of padel. A magnificent game, catchy and above all addicting. During the next few weeks we will offer you an overview of the most used moves, the basics, in order to better ...

Versatility, speed and power, here is the StarVie Triton Pro!

Here is the latest installment in the StarVie saga. After the Raptor, Stéphane Penso takes over the muscular model of the brand with the star; the Triton Pro, a high-end pala for experienced players….

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Stéphane Penso July 28, 2021September 27, 2021

Stéphane Penso tests the StarVie Raptor, the pala of Stupa!

Volume II at StarVie. After deciphering the names of the brand's star rackets, Stéphane Penso is now seizing Franco Stupaczuk's pala, the Raptor 2021. This pala in 2021 version displays…

Bandeja : aesthetic, efficient or both?

When you start on the slopes of padel, we first want to simply pass the ball to the other side of the net. Then as we progress we want to hit smashes or perform ...

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Stéphane Penso July 20, 2021September 27, 2021

Stéphane Penso deciphers the names of the StarVie 2021 palas!

StarVie, the leading brand in the global padel, open their doors. Discover its history, the why of the names of the snowshoes as well as some anecdotes unearthed by Stéphane Penso. Almost 20 years of craftsmanship ...

Pala test: Black Crown Power Genius

New pala test signed Stéphane Penso. Black Crown offers us a pala focused on punching power with its Power Genius. Let's discover it together. New pala from home Black Crown to pass on the grill, ...

Warming up: an essential step in padel

Today let's talk about the warm-up at padel. After spending a week with the best players in the world in Marbella, it seemed interesting to us to broach the subject. Paquito Navarro, Juan Martin Díaz, Coki Nieto, Marta Ortega ...

Pala test: Black Crown Piton 9.0

Padel magazine and his reigning pala tester Stéphane Penso dissect the Piton 9.0 from Black Crown. A pala combining comfort and efficiency for intermediate to experienced players. Black Crown is a family business which ...

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Julien Bondia July 6, 2021

Understand the rules regarding the net at padel

Depending on the playing situation and the tension a match can generate, it can be difficult to judge whether a ball is good or foul. At the level of the net, we will enlighten you. Impact ...

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