Padel reminds me a lot of platform tennis, which I played a lot of in my 20s, and 30s. It never took off wildly the way pickleball has, probably because, up north where it was most popular, it was played as an outdoor winter sport. At our facility, which was primarily a golf-centered country club, once the golf course opened up, and the tennis courts were playable, nobody played platform.
I think , were I younger and more athletic, Padel would be a real interesting option if it were available. At my advanced age (70), and with shoulder problems, pickle is a better option. From what little I've seen of Padel, I think it will have a hard time overtaking pickle as a game for the masses. But I'm sure it's fun.
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