Padel Gifts: Ten Absolute Winners for Padel Fans, Not Just Under the Christmas Tree

Even as the days get shorter and Christmas quickly approaches once again, padel is enjoying enormous popularity in Germany. With every additional court, the number of people in the padel community grows too. And naturally, so does the number of people who will be delighted by gifts related to the new hobby—whether for Christmas or just because. We have put together a selection of ten pieces of equipment that every player needs and that will make the game even more enjoyable. The best part: you can find all these tips in our shop with just a few clicks. That way, both Christmas and your next padel match are guaranteed to be a smash hit.  

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The padel racket as a gift: What matters! 

The padel rackets offered by the major manufacturers are not quite as diverse as, for example, tennis rackets. Even so, there are different concepts here, mainly revolving around the foam used in the racket core. As with tennis frames, these are designed either to offer plenty of comfort, precision and control, or to maximise speed. Accordingly, the shop categories include beginner, intermediate, offensive player and expert. There are also four weight classes. You’ll find models from classic tennis racket brands such as Dunlop, Tecnifibre, HEAD, Babolat and Wilson. adidas is also represented with a number of rackets, as are dedicated padel brands such as Black Crown. You’ll notice, by the way, that many models are not available with different grip sizes, as most manufacturers use a standard grip size. You can adjust it using fabric overgrips from the accessories range until the racket fits the size of your palm. If you’ve already spent a few hours on the padel court, an intermediate racket is the right choice for you, and you’ll find a wide selection here. 

Padel balls: the small gift or add-on for every Padel fan 

Padel rackets are, on average, slightly more expensive than tennis rackets, while padel balls are more affordable than tennis balls and are generally sold in cans of three. Padel balls are slightly lighter and marginally smaller than tennis balls. The key difference, however, is that they are filled with less pressure. This makes them softer and a little slower, and they also don’t wear out quite as quickly as tennis balls. You’ll find that almost all the classic tennis brands are represented here, too. You can’t really go wrong if you give someone balls from Babolat, Wilson or HEAD. Of course, padel balls don’t last forever either. As a rule of thumb, open a new can after around five to eight hours of play to keep the game dynamic. Here you’ll find our selection of premium padel balls.

Paddle bag as a gift: Super useful equipment because it protects the racket 

They generally look like shrunken tennis bags: padel bags are smaller, but come with much the same features as tennis bags. They have a racket compartment that provides optimal protection for your padel racket. There are also spacious pockets for balls, clothing, drinks and granola bars. The most popular padel bags can be a little cramped when it comes to shower toiletries, so a second sports bag may be a good idea. Padel rackets may look sturdy and indestructible, but they are just as high-tech as other rackets and deserve to be carried in a padded bag. The variety of brands available for padel bags is surprising. Of course, all the major tennis brands such as Wilson, HEAD, Babolat and adidas are represented, but there are also plenty of less familiar names. Brands such as Bullpadel, Drop Shot and Royal Padel offer stylish flair and highly practical bag features. You can find all of the nearly 150 padel bags in our shop righthere. 

Padel coaching session: Knowing how makes it twice as much fun! 

Padel is considered a sport that is relatively easy to learn. Tennis players in particular find it easy to hit controlled shots on the padel court in no time. However, if you’ve never played a racket sport before, you’ll find it much easier to have a coach give you a lesson or two when you’re just starting out. Most padel facilities can recommend a coach who will teach you the basic techniques, explain the rules and offer tips to help you improve your game. Why not give someone a voucher for a coaching session? You’ll see how much anyone looking to improve at padel will appreciate it.

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Padel Dress: Sporty Outfits for the Court and Leisure as a Gift 

Whenever a new sport becomes a trend, apparel manufacturers are quick to launch collections designed specifically for it. In terms of movement, padel is very similar to tennis and places the same demands on sportswear: clothing for the padel court should be lightweight, allow optimal freedom of movement and, where appropriate, wick away moisture. We have all that and much more in our shop: We stock nearly 5,000 items from tennis brands and specialist padel brands. There’s something for every type of padel player and every style. Browse the selection here. 

The ultimate gift idea: The first book about padel is here!

Anyone who pursues a hobby with passion will sooner or later find a specialist book or a novel related to it on the gift table. Now there’s a book for Padel fans, too, covering the sport’s history, rules and techniques, as well as tips for improving your game. Simply titled “Padel,” the book was written by Padel experts Cédric Carité and Alain Henry. The authors are Padel pioneers from France and offer an authentic insight into the fast-growing sport. The hardcover costs around €20 and can be found here , or you can get the e-book for around €16 from well-known brick-and-mortar or online bookshops.

Padel shoes as a gift: Step by step to success on the court! 

Sports shoes are a tricky thing: To perform at their best in training and competition, shoes naturally need to fit “like a glove.” So shoes make a particularly good gift if you know which brand and size usually fit the recipient. Otherwise, there’s always the option of ordering on spec and exchanging them if necessary. Either way, our shop offers over 60 pairs of dedicated padel shoes (in a separate category). But almost all regular tennis shoes are also suitable for padel, which gives you a much wider selection. If you decide to give a pair of tennis shoes, your best bet is an all-court model, which offers optimal grip on the most common padel court surfaces.

Padel accessories and grip tapes as a surprise for Christmas or just because 

If you’re looking for something on the smaller side for the gift table, typical accessories—grips in particular—are always a good choice. Grips are especially important for padel fans because racquets usually come with a standard grip size. Players with larger hands then need to adjust the size by adding grips. The standard grips, such as the ones available in our shop, should be replaced after about ten hours on court. This means that avid padel fans always need to keep a good supply of grips on hand. In addition to grips, accessories such as sweatbands and headbands, casual caps, or towels are also a great idea for the padel bag.

Give the gift of Padel vouchers: for court bookings, tournament entries or Padel-Point

Padel isn’t exactly one of the cheapest sports—even when four players split the court fee. That’s why court vouchers that can be used at a time of their choice, or even paying in advance for a tournament entry, are great ideas for any padel fan who’d like to try their hand at competing. Just call your nearest padel center and order a voucher. A voucher for our Padel-Point padel shop is just as smart, of course. The advantage is that the recipient can choose for themselves, select the right size and put together their own equipment. Click here to go straight to the vouchers for our shop.

Author: Christian Bonk

Frequently asked questions

A padel racket of your own is a classic gift. The models are categorized by playing level (beginner, advanced, offensive player, expert) and into four weight classes, with brands such as Dunlop, Tecnifibre, HEAD, Babolat, Wilson, adidas, and padel specialists such as Black Crown. One important thing to know: most models are available in only one standard grip size.
A voucher for court time at the nearest padel facility or advance payment for a tournament entry is ideal for anyone who’d like to try their hand at competitive play. Alternatively, a voucher for the Padel-Point shop lets the recipient choose their own size and gear.
Padel is considered an easy sport to learn, especially for tennis players. However, anyone who has never played a racket sport can benefit greatly from one or two coaching sessions at the beginning, where they can learn the basic techniques and rules and get personalised tips. Most padel facilities can recommend a coach.
Padel bags look like shrunken tennis bags: smaller, but with similar features, such as a padded racket compartment and space for balls, clothes, drinks, and snacks. There’s usually little room for toiletries, so a second sports bag may be worth considering. Alongside traditional tennis brands such as Wilson, HEAD, Babolat, and adidas, there are also dedicated padel brands such as Bullpadel, Drop Shot, and Royal Padel.
Padel rackets usually come with just one grip size, so players with larger hands have to adjust the grip thickness themselves using overgrips. Since overgrips should be replaced after around ten hours on court, avid padel fans will appreciate having a larger supply.