Padel

What you need to start playing padel

A racket, a pair of court shoes, and a can of padel balls cover the basics. Padel courts are enclosed by glass and mesh walls, and the ball stays in play off those walls, as it does in squash, which changes what a player needs from their gear compared to tennis or pickleball. 

NOX splits its padel rackets across Power, Control, and Hybrid play styles, so the first real decision is which of those three matches how someone plays before anything else gets picked.

Padel court equipment beyond the racket

Court shoes matter more in padel than in most racket sports, since points are won and lost on how fast a player recovers position after a wall rebound. 

NOX's padel shoes use Lateral Support Technology, built specifically for the stop-start movement on clay and indoor surfaces, rather than a running-shoe sole adapted after the fact. 

Balls wear down fast in padel, faster than most new players expect, and NOX stocks its NERBO Padel Balls, which contain 24 cans total, with 3 balls in each can, giving you 72 balls in the entire case, separately for players who go through a can every few sessions.

Sourcing padel equipment from an official supplier

Padel is still new enough in the United States that a lot of what shows up in a general search for padel equipment suppliers is either overpriced or not built for the sport at all. 

NOX rackets are engineered for the same players competing at the top level of the sport, and that engineering carries through to shoes, bags, and balls sold under the same name. 

For anyone whose search for padel gear near me comes up short, NOX ships nationwide, and retailers can apply to carry certified gear through the Become a Retailer program instead of sourcing unverified imports.

Carrying a full padel kit

Once rackets, shoes, and balls are sorted, a bag or backpack keeps a racket's frame protected between matches, rather than rattling around loose in a gym bag. NOX's accessories line rounds out the kit for players who want grips and extras from the same supplier as their other gear.

FAQs 

What equipment do I need to play padel? 

A racket, court shoes built for lateral movement, and padel balls are the minimum. A bag becomes necessary once a racket needs protecting between sessions. 

What is the difference between Power, Control, and Hybrid padel rackets? 

Power rackets favor a stiffer, more aggressive hit. Control rackets favor touch and placement. Hybrid rackets sit between the two. Full specs by model are on the rackets page. 

Can I use tennis shoes to play padel? 

Tennis shoes can work for casual play, but padel's constant direction changes off the walls put more strain on lateral stability than tennis does. Dedicated padel shoes are built with that lateral movement in mind. 

How often do padel balls need to be replaced? 

Padel balls lose pressure and bounce faster than most players expect, often within a few sessions of regular play, which is why most players keep a spare can on hand rather than buying one at a time. 

Does NOX sell padel gear near me, or only online? 

NOX sells online with nationwide shipping and also works with a network of authorized retailers. Stores interested in carrying certified NOX equipment can apply through the Become a Retailer program. 

Is NOX the same brand for padel and pickleball equipment? 

Yes. NOX built its reputation in padel, where its rackets are played by Agustín Tapia, the world's number one-ranked player, and the pickleball line uses the same engineering and materials.