History of Padel

Padel as a sport originated in 1969 in the Mexican beach resort of Acapulco. The founder of padel. Enrique Corcuera, was a rich business man. At home, he didn’t have enough space to put in  a tennis courts, so he came up with a similar sport. He created a court that was 10 by 20 metres in size and surrounded by 3-4 metre high walls. A net divided the court into two equal sides. Because of the smaller playing field, he decided to play with wooden rackets that were smaller than traditional tennis rackets.

 

In the beginning, padel was only played by the Mexican elite, but through Alfonso De Hohenlohe, a Spanish friend of Corcuera, it ended up in Spain. De Hohenlohe introduced the sport in Marbella, where the first European padelclub was founded in 1974. The first players were all rich friends of De Hohenlohe. When Spanish king Juan Carlos and ex-Wimbledon champion Manolo Santana started promoting the sport, its popularity rose quickly. The development of the sport took another great leap as a friend of De Hohenlohe, Julio Menditengui, brought the sport to Argentina.

Padel is the fastest growing racket sport in the world. Already very popular in Spain and Latin America, the game is quickly attracting new players around the globe.

Padel is a mix of tennis and squash and is only played in doubles. Is counted according to the rules of tennis, the walls are involved in the game. The padel is approximately a half of a tennis court and is surrounded on all sides by glass and meshed panels. As with the tennis court the Padel Court is divided by a netting in two halves. It is played with tennis balls and special racquets designed for Padel.

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At Padelane, we aim to ignite the spirit of exploration in every player. We are committed to providing exceptional equipment and experiences that empower individuals to embark on their unique journey within the world of Padel. Through innovation, inclusivity, and a passion for discovery, we strive to foster a community where every player can push boundaries, embrace challenges, and uncover the joy of exploration on and off the court. 

Meet the Team

  • 7+ years of Experience in Real Estate and Construction in the United States. Edward worked previously as Project manager for a major construction firm and as an Asset Manager for CBRE.

    Edward obtained a Bachelors in Architecture and a Masters from Columbia University.

  • Pedro is a Miami native with Colombian roots. He founded his first venture at the age of 16 and has been an entrepreneur ever since. In his free time Pedro enjoys boxing and Padel.