Playing padel in summer

Despite being in the middle of summer, playing padel is always a pastime for any of us. We engage in physical activity, release adrenaline, and, above all, have a good time. It also allows us to stay in shape. Even so, playing padel in summer is very different from playing in winter.

The conditions are not the same, and this modifies the game in different aspects. Our friends at Vibor-A Padel have written a very interesting post on their blog about these differences. They also offer a series of recommendations to adapt as best as possible to these new conditions. Let's take a look.

Use faster and new balls

Matches at sea level favor defensive play. At lower altitudes, there is more pressure and therefore less hitting speed and less bounce power. If we want matches not to be too slow and boring, it is important to use a type of ball with more bounce and that are new. At Street Padel, we recommend the Head Padel Pro Tour in this case, possibly the fastest balls on the market. In this post, we recommend the best padel balls.

Fewer smashes

With high humidity, you should not overuse smashes. Although we initially start in an advantageous situation, we can fall short and miss the ball. It is difficult to contain the urge to hit hard when a clear ball comes and we have one of the most powerful rackets on the market. But you have to keep in mind and be mentally prepared before entering the court that the conditions are not conducive to that type of game.

Slow matches

One thing must be clear when playing padel in summer. If we play at sea level and with some humidity, it is very possible that the matches tend to be longer. In this way, it will be important to defend well. It is important to be agile when looking for a partner. It is preferable to share the court with a good defender.

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Be careful with the glass!

Weather conditions also affect the glass walls. With a bit more humidity, they become faster and more slippery. This makes them less predictable, and the ball will bounce differently. One piece of advice is to take this factor into account to take advantage of it. And, with luck, that opponents don't do it as much...

Better flat shots

If the humidity level is high, you have to be careful with topspin shots. Why? Because control becomes more complicated since the racket surface is more slippery. Therefore, we recommend using flatter shots even if we have one of the best control rackets available today.