The YouTube video “Popularity of padel continues to grow” discusses the increasing popularity of the racket sport padel, which is a cross between squash and tennis with a focus on accessibility for people of all ages and fitness levels. The sport’s glass walls allow for more opportunities to hit the ball, making it easier to pick up and enjoy.
Padel is also more economically viable for clubs as more customers can fit on a padel court than a tennis court. The Governing Body of Tennis in the UK reported a 600% increase in padel clubs last year with around 990,000 people playing annually. The video highlights the success of a new padel club in East London, which has attracted over 4,000 customers since opening in April. The club owner believes both tennis and padel can coexist despite competition.
