Padel is a racket sport played in doubles on an enclosed court about a third the size of a tennis court. The walls are in play — like squash — and the scoring follows tennis rules. The serve is underarm, the rackets are solid (no strings), and the ball is slightly depressurised so it doesn't bounce as high.
What makes padel different is how quickly you can play proper rallies. The enclosed court keeps the ball in play longer, the smaller space means less ground to cover, and the underarm serve removes the biggest barrier to entry in racket sports. Most people are enjoying competitive rallies within their first half hour.
That mix of accessibility, social play, and long rallies is why padel is drawing so much local interest. Evolution Padel is bringing that format to Renfrew with six purpose-built indoor glass courts.