Like the show “Who wants to become my partner?” broadcast on M6, Padel Magazine announces today the launch of a brand new revolutionary concept for the world of French padel : “Who wants to be my partner?”, the first reality TV show dedicated to forming perfect pairs on 20x10.

A jury of experts, profiles to defend

In each episode, padel players come to present their profile in front of a jury of potential partners : estimated level, training frequency, number of tournaments per month, tactical preferences, but also… tolerance for error and ability to say “well done” after an unforced error.

“I'm an explosive left-sided player, but I need to feel that my partner is solid on lobs and that he's leaving me the par 3s,” explains Romain, one of the first candidates.
Facing him, four potential partners hesitate, asking questions: “Do you complain a lot?”, “Do you shout ‘leave it’ or ‘I’ll go’?”, “Do you play in a fluorescent t-shirt?”

The proposed commitments

Once the pitch is finished, each member of the jury can propose a commitment :

  • A test match in P250
  • Three weeks of shared training with a mental coach
  • A direct attempt on a P1000, “to see what it’s like in real conditions”

If several proposals emerge, it is up to the candidate to choose your future partner, by committing to a charter of good understanding in padel : non-violent communication, no surrender without notice, and the obligation to shake hands even after defeat.

An ambitious production

Filming of the first season is scheduled for several iconic clubs in France, with an exceptional set-up: post-match confessionals, cameras on the bench, statistical analyses of game compatibility... and a special “partner break-up” episode where the former partners look back on their painful separation.

Padel Magazine also provides short formats to be broadcast on networks:

  • “The worst excuses for changing partners”
  • “What he said at the coaching timeout… and what he really thought”
  • “The art of saying 'it's my fault' without ever meaning it”

An April Fool's joke? But there's some truth in it.

Obviously, you will have understood: no such show is in preparation (at least, not yet, because we are willing to take on the challenge…).
But if this idea makes you smile, it may be because all padel players have, at one time or another, experienced the joys and struggles of finding the right partner.
And after all, in this sport where you never play alone, human compatibility is sometimes worth as much as technique.

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.

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