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Historia del pádel: de Acapulco a la pista de cristal

History of padel: from Acapulco to the glass court

Learn padel

How padel was born in 1962 in Acapulco, how it reached Spain and Argentina and how it became a professional sport. With a complete timeline.

Historia de Adidas Padel: de las tres franjas a la pista

The history of Adidas Padel: from the three stripes to the court

Padel brands

Adidas entered padel in 2013 and within a few years became one of the leading brands. Its history, its Metalbone, Arrow Hit and Cross It ranges and which one to choose.

Historia de StarVie: palas de pádel fabricadas en España

History of StarVie: padel rackets made in Spain

Padel brands

StarVie has made its rackets in its own factory in Azuqueca de Henares since 2013. Its history, its manufacturing process and which racket to choose.

Historia de Bullpadel: origen, evolución y sus mejores palas

The history of Bullpadel: origins, evolution and its best rackets

Padel brands

From a small brand founded in 1995 to a world leader: how Bullpadel was born, the ranges it makes today and which racket to choose for your game.

Historia de Nox: la marca familiar que conquistó el pádel

The history of Nox: the family brand that conquered padel

Padel brands

Founded in 2008 by the Ballvé brothers, Nox went from a risky bet to one of the leading brands. Its history, its ranges and which racket to choose.

Historia de Babolat: de las cuerdas de tenis a las palas de pádel

The history of Babolat: from tennis strings to padel rackets

Padel brands

Founded in Lyon in 1875, Babolat is one of the oldest racket brands in the world. This is how it came to padel and what its Viper, Veron and Vertuo rackets are like.

Parejas de pádel profesional: cómo se forman y qué palas usan

Professional padel pairs: how they are formed and which rackets they use

Pro padel

Forehand and backhand, chemistry and complementary styles: this is how professional padel pairs are formed and these are the rackets their players use.