Padel vs Platform Tennis
How Padel and Platform Tennis compare — court, equipment and rules side by side.
| Padel | Platform Tennis | |
|---|---|---|
| Court | 20 x 10 m | Smaller, raised heated deck |
| Walls | Glass, rebounds in play | Wire screens, rebounds in play |
| Climate | All-year, mild climates | Designed for cold-weather play |
| Serve | Two serves, underhand | One serve, overhand allowed |
| Ball | Pressurised padel ball | Spongy rubber ball |
| Popularity | Huge in Europe & Latin America | Mostly US Northeast |
🎾 If you already play platform tennis, the biggest adjustment moving to padel is walls.
FAQ
- What is the main difference between padel and platform tennis?
- Court: Padel uses 20 x 10 m, while Platform Tennis uses smaller, raised heated deck. Walls also differs: Glass, rebounds in play vs Wire screens, rebounds in play.