With the emergence of new sand-free (i.e. silica-free) grass padel courts that we are seeing spring up all over France, playing habits may change, as may equipment.

Indeed play on a field with sand, it means slips and therefore the need to have adapted shoes.

When playing padel on courts without silica (well, in reality there are some, but much less than a classic court), the shoes used may not be the same.

The key: the soles

you have to pay attention to his shoe soles.

Who has not experienced more fatigue on these famous new generation carpets? Indeed, we no longer really speak of grass here but of carpets. The supports are much more catchy. For those who come from tennis, it's like the difference between the Green set (hard surface) and the clay.

Your ankles deserve a little attention.

Have the right reflex

  • For sand, type herringbone soles:

  • For sandless carpets, off-road type soles:

Some new centers focus on this surface, which is supposed to be more practical and above all without maintenance, but it is more physically demanding so pay attention to fatigue sprains.

Good Padel !

Frédéric RICHEME

Fred Richeme is one of the padel players in the Toulouse and Pau region. This referee is passionate about padel. And he offers you his opinions on the life of padel in France.

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