Padel Up: Kit and Equipment

In this landmark episode of Padel Up: Kit and Equipment, host Jack Mercer delivers the definitive padel gear checklist — everything you need to know about the equipment that will elevate your game and keep you playing at your best. Whether you're a padel beginner buying your first racket or an intermediate club player looking to audit your kit bag, this episode covers every essential piece of pade...

In this episode of Padel Up: Kit and Equipment, host Jack Mercer breaks down everything you need to know about maintaining your padel gear to maximise performance and longevity. Whether you're a weekend warrior or a dedicated club player, proper kit maintenance can save you significant money and keep your equipment performing at its best for longer. Jack covers the key areas every padel player sho...

In this episode of Padel Up: Kit and Equipment, host Jack Mercer covers the essential extras every padel player needs beyond the paddle and shoes. From choosing the right padel bag to understanding overgrips, dampeners, and protective accessories, this episode is packed with practical advice for players at every level. Jack breaks down the key features to look for in a padel bag, including dedicat...

In this episode of Padel Up: Kit and Equipment, host Jack Mercer breaks down the materials science behind modern padel rackets in one of the most comprehensive racket technology guides available for padel players of all levels. Jack explores the critical differences between fibreglass and carbon fibre racket faces, explaining how each material affects power, control, and feel during play. He dives...

In this episode of Padel Up: Kit and Equipment, host Jack Mercer breaks down the best padel gear available at every price point, helping players of all levels make smart, informed buying decisions without overspending. Whether you are a complete beginner picking up your first padel racket or an intermediate club player ready to invest in a performance upgrade, this episode covers exactly what to l...

Padel Up: Kit and Equipment | Episode: Court Surfaces Decoded: Grass, Sand and How Your Kit Must Adapt In this episode of Padel Up: Kit and Equipment, host Jack Mercer breaks down everything you need to know about padel court surfaces and how your kit choices should adapt accordingly. Whether you're playing on a sand-filled artificial grass court or a premium sand and rubber crumb infill surface,...

In this episode of Padel Up: Kit and Equipment, host Jack Mercer breaks down everything you need to know about choosing the right padel shoe. Whether you're a beginner stepping onto the court for the first time or a regular club player looking to upgrade your kit, this guide covers the key features that separate a genuine padel shoe from a generic court trainer. Jack explains why padel shoes are n...

In this episode of Padel Up: Kit and Equipment, host Jack Mercer dives deep into the science behind padel balls — the most overlooked piece of equipment on the court. Whether you're a recreational club player or a competitive padel enthusiast, understanding how your balls are engineered can genuinely improve your game. Jack breaks down the key differences between padel balls and tennis balls, expl...

In this episode of Padel Up: Kit and Equipment, host Jack Mercer breaks down one of the most technically rich topics in padel gear: strings, tension, and how they directly influence your performance on court. Whether you're a beginner trying to understand why your racket feels the way it does, or an experienced player looking to fine-tune your equipment choices, this episode delivers the knowledge...

In this episode of Padel Up: Kit and Equipment, host Jack Mercer breaks down one of the most important decisions any padel player faces: choosing between a power racket and a control racket. Whether you're a beginner just finding your feet on court or an experienced club player looking to fine-tune your equipment, this episode gives you everything you need to make a confident, informed choice. Jac...

In this episode of Padel Up: Kit and Equipment, host Jack Mercer breaks down one of the most important decisions any padel player faces: choosing the right racket shape. Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned club player looking to upgrade, understanding the difference between round, teardrop, and diamond padel rackets can genuinely transform your game. Jack explains how round padel rac...

In this episode of Padel Up: Kit and Equipment, host Jack Mercer delivers a comprehensive beginner's guide to choosing your first padel racket. Whether you're brand new to the sport or looking to upgrade from a borrowed racket, this episode breaks down everything you need to make a confident, informed purchase. Jack covers the three main padel racket shapes — round, teardrop, and diamond — explain...

In this essential episode of Padel Up: Kit and Equipment, host Jack Mercer delivers a comprehensive padel kit masterclass covering everything beginner and intermediate players need to know before spending money on gear. Whether you're brand new to padel or looking to make smarter equipment choices, this episode breaks it all down in plain, practical language. Jack covers the three main padel racke...