Take care of your gear padel it is to keep it performing for a long time and allows us to reduce the risk of injury. Here are some gear tips.

In order to better advise players of padel, it is necessary first of all to show the errors that they commit or may commit. We have selected 6 common mistakes that you can easily correct for the good of your body and your material padel. Thank you to our colleagues from Padel Addicted

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  • Buy an old model of pala

This is one of the first mistakes that players of padel. You played a few years ago in Spain with a pala that enchanted you, then you had to leave the padel aside and now that's it, you have time to resume. You look for that “old” pala, and you find her. Warning: This pala has lost some of its abilities over the years it has been in storage. Today the brands offer palas so different that you will find what you are looking for. For those who are still looking for the great deal by opting for models from the previous year, try to get a warranty, it may help.

  • Don't have a bag

Not going to play padel without a bag. It doesn't matter if it's a backpack or a latest generation super paletero. Use a bag or cover for your pala, protects it from the sun, humidity and various bumps that it could receive unnecessarily. Tip: If after a match or training your pala is wet, when you get home, take it out of its cover and air dry it.

  • Playing with balls without pressure

To save some money, you play with old balls. Balls that are too “soft” will quickly degrade your pala and above all will quickly cause pain in your arm during large smash strikes. Tip: Either you share the price of the ball box with others, or you can test the Pascal Box tube, an investment of 50 €.

  • Playing with runnings

The first few times you play padel, you play with the shoes you have. Since you will like this sport, consider investing in suitable shoes. For a minimum of money you will have more rigid shoes, which will hold your foot better, and which will have adapted soles.

  • Leave your bag in the trunk of the car

This is one of the most common mistakes made. You leave for work in the morning, put your bag in the trunk, and take it out in the evening for your scheduled match. The worries ? Your pala suffered from heat or cold while staying in your car. Do not hesitate to take your bag or just your pala out of the vehicle. She doesn’t like the temperature differences very much.

  • Buy a used pala

Buying second-hand is often left or double. You are thinking of making a great deal by buying a pala of the current year at a great price, and in the end, this pala splits after a few hours of play. The problem is that you do not know the conditions under which the pala was kept. Our advice: If you want to buy second hand, do it through your network.

source: PadelAddict

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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