Inside the mad, bad world of Premier Padel & Why we should all be watching the Pros
Adam Black
Forget your tennis whites — padel, the loud noisy neighbour is here, it’s addictive and if you don’t know the Pros playing the game at its best, you should.
Right now, the World Padel Tour and its new-gen sibling, Premier Padel, are turning this fringe sport into a global obsession. Whether you’re smashing forehands on the weekends, or just vibing courtside with a beer, welcome to the movement.
🔥 The TL/DR — Why Everyone’s Obsessed
- World Padel Tour (WPT): Started in 2013, blew up globally, and turned padel into a spectacle. We’ve now got DJs, packed stadiums, and vibes you can’t fake.
- Premier Padel: The new king. Founded in 2022, backed by Qatar Sports Investments, absorbed the WPT, and now runs 24 global tournaments a year with actual broadcast deals and prize pots worth flexing over.
Premier Padel is what happens when passion, sport and hype have a baby — and that baby is holding a carbon fiber racket.
🌍 2025 Season Highlights
- 24 tournaments across 16 countries: Riyadh, Buenos Aires, Cancún, Milan, Miami, you name it.
- New cities added: Berlin and Doha.
- Huge finale in Barcelona, December 8–14.
- Broadcasted on Red Bull TV, Movistar, Sky Sports, YouTube, and sometimes your cousin’s bootleg TikTok feed - and oh, yes we’ll feature the lot on LivePadel
🚨 Wild Premier Padel Moments (So Far)
- Madrid Meltdown: Galán loses a tiebreaker, shatters his racket, crowd goes feral, DJ drops Bad Bunny immediately after.
- The Tapia-Coello Ballet: These two look like they're playing jazz with rackets — fluid, unpredictable, weirdly poetic.
- Riyadh Thunder: An actual sandstorm rolled in mid-match. Players kept going like it was Mad Max meets Wimbledon.
- Paula & Ari’s No-Look Alley-Oop: Watch this duo turn a desperate lob into a cross-court winner without even making eye contact. Witchcraft.
- Premier Padel Milan Afterparty: Rumors of a full reggaeton set from the stands. Confirmed: players danced in kit.
🎥 Curated Match Recaps You Can’t Miss
- “The Duel in Dubai” — Tapia vs. Galán: A five-set thriller where Tapia’s pinpoint volleys flipped the script in the final.
- “Milan Madness” — Coello and Stupaczuk’s team-up on full display with insane reflexes and tactical lobs.
- “Barcelona Blowout” — Women’s final where Josemaría & Sánchez put on a clinic, blending finesse and power.
🏆 Rackets The Pros Swear By
🎾 Pro Racket Rundown: What the Top Dogs Are Swinging Now
Agustín Tapia
Racket: NOX AT10 Luxury GENIUS 18K Alum 2025
- Why it’s deadly:
- Crafted with high-grade 18K aluminized carbon for explosive power and pinpoint precision
- Equipped with EXCLUSIVE SPIN tech and an octagonal cap for insane grip and ball control
- Balanced for quick defensive responses and enhanced feel through EOS Flap and Anti-Vibration System
Arturo Coello
Racket: HEAD Coello Pro 2025 (alongside Coello Motion & Team variants)
- Why it hits hard:
- High-balance diamond shape built for offensive play—perfect for smashes and volleys
- Loaded with Auxetic 2.0, Power Foam & Extreme Spin tech for explosive yet controlled hits
- Coello’s signature and sleek matte finish add swagger
Paula Josemaría
Racket: HEAD Extreme Motion Paula Josemaría 2024
- Why it works:
- Diamond-shape mold tuned for advanced players who demand finesse with power
- Co-designed by Paula with custom 3D spin surface—ideal for sharp slice game
- Balanced between maneuverability and punch; handles both offense and defense
Federico Chingotto
Racket: Bullpadel Neuron 2025 (Premier Padel edition)
- Why he trusts it:
- Hybrid shape with X-Tend Carbon 3K and MultiEva core for razor-sharp control and lightweight speed
- Wave Bridge tech and Aero Channel boost stability and reaction time
- Rough 3D grain enhances spin; smart holes reduce arm strain—built for defensive-chess masters ﹘ just like Fede ﹘ on court
If you’re serious about upgrading your kit, these rackets are the real deal — tested on courts where every millisecond counts.
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🔥 Tapia’s Greatest 2024 trick shots
Tapia’s skills defy physics and are the reason your jaw will hit the floor. Here’s a curated playlist of his most jaw-dropping, blistering tricks to study, drool over, and steal moves from, if you can.
🧠 Padel Tips You Can Actually Steal From the Pros
Want to play like Tapia without sacrificing your day job? Here’s what the top players do that you can swipe, guilt-free:
1. Play Smart, Not Fast
Federico Chingotto isn’t the most explosive guy on the court, but he reads the game like a chess master. Think two shots ahead.
2. Master the Wall Game
Paula Josemaría says 90% of padel happens on the rebound. Practice hitting off the back wall until it’s second nature.
3. Stop Hitting Like a Tennis Player
Padel’s all about finesse. Drop shots, lobs, placement. Coello's power is nothing without his patience.
4. Stay Low, Stay Deadly
The pros squat like it’s leg day every rally. Low center of gravity = better balance, quicker movement.
5. Use the Lob Like a Weapon
Ari Sánchez lobs to reset, trap, or destroy. Most rec players lob just to survive. Stop surviving. Start scheming.
6. Teamwork Is Everything
Watch how Gemma Triay and Delfina Brea talk between points. Constant, clear, slightly telepathic communication. You’re not solo out there.
🎤 Final Serve
This isn’t just a game anymore. Padel is becoming a global subculture — flashy, fierce, inclusive. And Premier Padel is its main stage.
Watch the matches. Cop the gear. Play the game. Or just show up, vibe out, and pretend you know what “chiquita” means. No one’s judging. Yet.