The brands offer all types of bags padel, the “paleteros”. From the small to simply put on your racquet, to the big bag to store several racquets and a large number of equipment, including paleteros with thermal compartment or backpack, the choice is vast. We will try to help you make your choice.

We all agree that to practice padelapart from a pala, balls and a pair of sneakers, we don't need much more (you decide if you want to play dressed or not).

But little by little we realize that we need a bag to store this racket, these balls, then the towel, the (water) bottle, a change of clothes, in short, some equipment. So of course, any bag will do, but a bag of padel is more suitable and above all brings us into the world of the usual players of padel.

So when you go to buy your "paletero", know what your needs are because 5 types of bags are available to you:

  • The wide open or wide paletero in which you can put everything in it: location until 4 palas, location for shoes that is not in contact with the rest, heat protected area for snowshoes or to keep your drinks or your food cool, location for the balls, location for your papers, wallet. In a few words, THE bag. The downside is that it is so big that it is a little bulky when traveling.
  • The reinforced paletero: This one has a reasonable size. It is this format that we will find easily in store, and it is generally this one that sells the best: why? because it protects your pala thanks to its reinforced structure. The bag stands alone.
  • Waterproof bags: These bags, as their name suggests, protect your equipment from the rain; Ok you'll tell me, if it's raining I don't play padel otherwise indoors. But hey, these bags exist.
  • Bags with Shoe Compartment: These bags are of reasonable size and are very handy when you take your gear to work for a scheduled match during the day. The shoe compartment will prevent the shoes from coming into contact with the rest of your clothes.
  • Bags with handles or straps: These bags are convenient when you have to move on foot, bike, motorcycle or other.

Of course these points can be added to each other. Once you know exactly what type of paletero is best suited to your needs and lifestyle, just go to your specialist seller and ask for advice to finalize the purchase.

Julien Bondia

Julien Bondia is a teacher of padel in Tenerife (Spain). Columnist and advisor, he helps you play better through his tutorials and tactical/technical articles padel.

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