🎾 PBM Weekly Newsletter - Issue 7

Hi everyone,

Welcome to the seventh issue of Padel Business Magazine – a new publication and vetted community dedicated to helping padel industry decision-makers capitalise on the explosive growth and development of the sport.

Coming up this week:

• Andrew Clark, head of sport and aquatics at the UK leisure operator and social enterprise GLL, shares his vision for padel that is affordable and accessible.

• A new report forecasts the global padel racquet market will reach $265.68 million by 2030.

• Our round-up of other major headlines in the global padel business, including Padel Up – Washington, DC’s first dedicated padel club, and the launch of a new padel clothing collection from Harry Kane’s Reflo in partnership with The Padel Club.

Enjoy the latest issue!

Cheers!

The PBM Team

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The weekly serving

Essential news highlights to keep your padel business game sharp

• 🇺🇸 Washington, DC gets first dedicated padel club as Padel Up opens

  Padel Up, the first facility dedicated to padel in the Washington, DC area, has opened in the town of Sterling, around 40 km west of the US capital. The site has four indoor courts and a lounge with a smoothie and coffee bar. Court reservations cost $30 per person per hour.

• 🇬🇧 Harry Kane’s Reflo launches new clothing collection with The Padel Club

  Reflo, the British sustainable performance wear brand backed by English footballer Harry Kane, has launched a new padel clothing collection in partnership with The Padel Club. Each item is made to order and created using recycled materials. The Padel Club has facilities near Manchester and in Gloucester, with plans to open more next year.

• 🇫🇷 French gym owner to open 12-court padel club in Marguerittes

  A new 12-court padel facility is to open in Marguerittes, near Nîmes in southern France next spring. The project is being led by CrossFit Nîmes owner Mikael Bouteillon. The site will have two changing rooms and a catering area, as well as a padel academy for players aged four and up.

• 🇸🇪 Latest closure in Sweden: Every Padel Kista to shut down at end of year

  Every Padel Kista has become the latest padel facility in Sweden to announce it will be closing down. The Stockholm club, which has seven courts, said it will remain open until the end of the year before officially closing on 31 December. Every Padel Kista was taken over by Pro Level Padel in September 2023.

• 🇩🇰 Danish operator Racket Club switches from Matchi to Padel Mates

  Racket Club, one of Denmark’s largest padel operators, has announced it is changing its booking platform from Matchi to Padel Mates. The company, which operates seven venues across Denmark, will make the switch in February 2025. It said the change is being made to ensure members “get the best experience.”

Net news

Diving deep into a major news story shaping the padel industry

Global padel racquet market forecast to reach $265.68 million by 2030

The global padel racquet market is forecast to grow from $115.40 million in 2023 to $265.68 million by 2030, according to a new report. The boom is being driven by rising demand and innovation. Established players like Head and Wilson are competing with brands like Bullpadel and Nox, introducing advanced materials and eco-friendly options. Discover the market trends shaping this 12.65% annual growth.

The big hit

Exclusive interviews and in-depth analysis breaking down the business of padel

Andrew Clark interview: UK leisure operator GLL chief on taking padel to a wider audience

Discover how UK leisure operator and social enterprise GLL is seeking to transform the accessibility of padel. Andrew Clark, GLL’s head of sport and aquatics, shares insights on breaking down barriers, building diverse communities, and delivering innovative court solutions with Game4Padel. From utilising temporary courts to engaging local communities in Preston and beyond, find out how GLL is making padel affordable, inclusive, and sustainable.