If the game itself evolves and becomes more professional, spectators are beginning to express new expectations to improve the visual experience and the general appeal of the game. padel. Among these expectations, one idea regularly comes up in discussions: the introduction of seasonality into the padel, like what we observe in tennis.

The influence of tennis: a well-anchored seasonality

Tennis is a sport where seasonality is very marked. Fans are used to seeing surfaces and atmospheres change throughout the seasons. Whether it's the orange clay courts of Roland-Garros in spring, the dazzling green of Wimbledon in summer, or the bright blue hard courts of the Australian Open at the start of the year, each period of the season brings its own lot of visual and tactical nuances. These changes are not just aesthetic; they directly influence the style of play, the strategies of the players, and even the general atmosphere of the tournaments.

Growing demand among fans of padel

More and more fans of padel want to see a similar approach taken in their favorite sport. Beyond aesthetics, many believe that seasonality could bring a new dimension to padel, both for the players and the spectators. Some suggest that track colors could change depending on the seasons or major events, adding a touch of exclusivity and dynamism to competitions.

Fans padel demand seasonality inspired by tennis

Color codes to punctuate the season

The idea of ​​introducing seasonal color codes is particularly popular. For example, brightly colored tracks for summer tournaments, softer shades for fall, or even cold tones for winter. This variation could not only improve the visual comfort of spectators, but also reinforce the identity of the different tournaments throughout the year.

Spectators “destabilized” by different colors offered on Premier Padel

A tactical and technical approach

Beyond the visual aspect, some fans go further to suggest that the color and texture of the courts could also influence the style of play, similar to tennis. Faster or slower tracks depending on the materials used, with or without silica, could offer different challenges to players, making each season unique. This would add a new layer of strategy, forcing players to adapt their play throughout the year.

The compromise on dark colors

However, discussions around seasonality also raise concerns. Notably, there seems to be a consensus among fans that certain color combinations, such as black on black or very dark tones, make watching the game more tiring on the spectators' eyes. Particular attention should therefore be paid to the selection of colors to avoid hindering visual comfort.

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovers the padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since padel is part of his life. You often see him touring France going to cover the major events of padel French.

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