3 min
In the sun-drenched South of France, where the rhythm of life is slower but the padel courts are buzzing, a quiet revolution is underway. At the heart of it is Gabriele, an Italian finance professional-turned-entrepreneur, who’s turning the traditional aesthetics of padel gear on its head with Hayes Padel.
3 min
P-KAP provides smart vending machines for padel, tennis, and pickleball clubs. Designed to boost revenue and improve player experience, the system automates gear sales while reducing club workload. Expansion plans include golf and international markets like the U.S. and Middle East.
5 min
Taktika Equity, the world’s largest padel-focused private equity fund, has acquired Padelmba, the leading global training platform for padel professionals. This strategic acquisition cements Taktika Equity’s role as a driving force behind the sport’s professionalization and expansion.
5 min
PadelMBA is driving padel’s growth in the U.S. by providing structured training for coaches, clubs, and players. Founder Alejandro Martinez highlights the sport’s rapid expansion, key challenges, and PadelMBA’s role in professionalizing padel through certifications, management programs, and educational initiatives.
4 min
This wasn’t just a moment. It was the moment Taktika announced itself to the world.
3 min
In its second edition, the Hexagon Cup attracts star players, celebrity owners, and global fans. With top-level matches from day one, unique team formats, and world-class production, DAZN’s free worldwide broadcasts (except in the U.S.) ensure professional padel’s growth, reach, and even greater global popularity.
3 min
The United States’ largest padel-focused investment firm, Taktika Equity, has today announced a partnership with the fast-growing multimedia company, Cage 91 Co., to bring unparalleled coverage to the world’s fastest-growing sport.
2 min
Join the RacquetX Pitch Competition to showcase racquet sports innovations, receive expert feedback, and connect with leading judges. Winners earn a turnkey 10×10 booth at RacquetX 2026, VIP passes, and investor introductions.
5 min
Playtomic, led by CCO Pablo Carro, is expanding rapidly into the US, driven by padel’s global momentum. Their tech-forward approach revolutionizes court bookings and amateur competitions, potentially bridging padel and tennis. Carro envisions padel’s cultural breakthrough, with iconic collaborations and innovative new digital solutions worldwide.
3 min
Entrepreneur Andi Neugarten-Maio launches the first U.S. women’s padel league in Miami, aiming to elevate female players, community, and the sport’s visibility. Led by 6LoveSports, this groundbreaking league fosters competition, belonging, and growth, setting a pioneering model for women’s padel nationwide, signaling a bold future.
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