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The best padel sweatshirts for him and her, to help you make the most of your winter workouts

As the cold weather sets in, it’s important to choose the right clothing for playing padel— clothing that keeps your body warm and dry. Whether it’s an official tournament, a friendly match with friends, or just a practice session, to play in the winter and perform well, you’ll need appropriate clothing—ideally layered and made up of comfortable pieces that are easy to put on and take off as needed.

For winter training, padel sweatshirts are definitely among the must-have items—essential for staying warm in the cold and maintaining body heat. But that’s not all: there are various styles of padel sweatshirts that can be worn on different occasions—both on the court and in your free time, under a jacket or even on their own—so you can play in maximum comfort without worrying about the cold.

In the Padel Mi Amor online store, you’ll find a wide variety of padel sweatshirts, perfect for playing or wearing before or after matches. Below, we’ve put together a selection of the best padel sweatshirts for men and women to help you make the most of your winter workouts.

Best Men’s Padel Sweatshirts: The Perfect Styles for Him

When the cold sets in during winter—especially if you’re playing outdoors—it’s important to have a padel sweatshirt ready for practice. Sweatshirts are essential for padel players during the winter season because they protect against the cold without being too heavy. Before making a purchase, however, you’ll need to choose carefully and learn about the materials they’re made from: to take the court in winter—just like in any other season—you’ll need to wear high-quality, technical clothing. The men’s padel sweatshirts offered by Padel Mi Amor feature a comfortable fit and are designed to ensure comfort, softness, and maximum freedom of movement on the court.

Among the styles for men, you’ll find both solid-color padel sweatshirts, which are versatile and easy to pair with any look, as well as sweatshirts in brighter colors with prints on the front or back, such as the navy blue men’s padel sweatshirt in PST fabric with a contrasting logo and front lettering, or the “Padel Mi Amor” sweatshirt available in different color options (gray, black, or navy blue). All the sweatshirts are perfect for standing out on the court, but also for wearing on any other occasion, so you can always feel comfortable and at ease without sacrificing your personal, on-trend style.

Women’s Padel Sweatshirts: Comfort and Style, Even on the Court

Just like men’s sweatshirts, women’s padel sweatshirts should also be soft, breathable, and comfortable to wear. The styles offered by Padel Mi Amor are made with high-quality fabrics and provide a comfortable fit, flattering the female figure without being too tight and without restricting movement. Women’s sweatshirts in brighter colors, such as the fuchsia Padel Mi Amor sweatshirt with contrasting white print or the burgundy Mi Amor sweatshirt with pink graphic lettering, are perfect for those seeking maximum comfort who want to rock feminine, trendy looks even on the court. To complete your outfit, you can also choose a matching women’s padel top and technical-fabric leggings, perfect for playing outdoors and keeping your legs warm when temperatures start to drop.

If, on the other hand, you prefer styles in more classic colors that are easy to pair, you can choose a solid-color sweatshirt with contrasting details, such as the black Meg sweatshirt made of polyester and elastane, designed to suit any situation and body type, or the white Mi Amor sweatshirt featuring a white glitter logo, which is also perfect for leisure time and casual looks.

Winter Padel Clothing: Which Items Should You Choose?

The best way to train and play padel in the winter is to dress in layers, starting with good performance base layers and then adding heavier clothing that can be easily removed as needed. Obviously, when playing outdoors, you’ll need warmer, more protective clothing, while on indoor courts you can wear heavier layers during the warm-up and, once you’ve reached your ideal body temperature, remove the extra layers to avoid a sudden change in temperature.

In addition to sweatshirts, must-have items for playing padel in the winter definitely include thermal tops and sports bras for women, short-sleeved padel shirts, short padel shorts, or form-fitting long pants depending on personal preference and the type of activity (competition or training), as well as any additional accessories such as headbands and neck warmers. Your choiceof winter padel clothing will also depend heavily on your specific needs and how sensitive you are to the cold, which can vary from person to person.

If you need more information or additional advice on choosing the best padel sweatshirts for you or other winter clothing, please contact us!

Premier Padel Tour: The final stop of the FIP World Tour kicks off in Milan from December 5 to 11

The moment that players and fans have been eagerly awaiting is drawing near: the final stop of the Premier Padel Tour is almost ready to begin. The Premier Padel P1 will bring all the top padel champions to Milan’s Allianz Cloud from December 5 to 11, including Alejandro Galan and Juan Lebron, the world’s top-ranked duo.

The event marks the final stop on the Premier Padel circuit, the new official global padel circuit introduced as an alternative to the World Padel Tour. It is organized and managed by the International Padel Federation (FIP) and supported by the Professional Padel Association (PPA) and Qatar Sports Investments (QSI). Launched earlier this year, Premier Padel has already hosted several tournaments around the world, including four Category 1 Major events, and aims to reach 25 scheduled events by 2024. This year’s first stop, the 2022 Ooredoo Qatar Major, took place in Doha in March and was an immediate success.

The event in Milan isa must-see for all padel enthusiasts—not only to watch the world’s top players in action, but also to stay up to date on the latest news from the world of padel.

And here’s some wonderful news: Padel Mi Amor will have its own booth in the exhibition area to showcase and sell the latest additions to its fall/winter collection of technical apparel and accessories to all the fans attending this event in person!

Premier Padel Milan: The Star Players

The Milano Premier Padel P1 is set to host all the top players on the world circuit. At the top of the event’s official entry list are Alejandro Galan and Juan Lebron, the Spanish duo who, in the week leading up to the Milan event, will compete in the Premier Padel Major in Monterrey, Mexico (scheduled for November 28 through December 4) and who have already triumphed in the Rome, Paris, and Madrid. Among the event’s highlights will be many other champions: in fact, the participation of Paquito Navarro and Juan Tello, Franco Stupaczuk and Pablo Lima—winners in Mendoza and New Giza at the last two Premier Padel events—and Fernando Belasteguin paired with the young Spaniard Arturo Coello (born in 2002) has already been confirmed.

Rounding out the top five pairs competing in the Milano Premier Padel—who will be vying for the 1,000 points toward the FIT ranking and the 250,000 euros in prize money up for grabs at the event—are Martin Di Nenno and Jorge Nieto Ruiz. The main draw will feature 48 pairs, 37 of whom are automatically qualified based on their rankings, plus eight pairs from the qualifying rounds (to be held over the weekend, Saturday, December 3, and Sunday, December 4, at City Padel Milano), and three wild cards.

Among the top-level players, the only ones absent will be Sanyo Gutierrez and Agustin Tapia, who chose to skip the event to recover after returning from South America following a busy period of commitments and competitions.
Among the Italian players will be the newly crowned Italian champions Marco Cassetta and Simone Cremona, Lorenzo Di Giovanni and Daniele Cattaneo, and Riccardo Sinicropi, who will be competing alongside French player Maxime Moreau. Also guaranteed to qualify are the Italian pairs Scala/Salandro and Beltrami/Tinti, as well as Giacomo Miccini (teaming up with the Italian-Argentine Juan Manuel Restivo).

Padel Mi Amor presents its new collection at the Milano Premier Padel P1

The Allianz Cloud in Milan (formerly Palalido), which will host the center court of the Milano Premier Padel P1, is getting ready to welcome the world’s top players—but that’s not all. In fact,the retail area set up for the event will feature all the leading international brands and retailers of padel apparel and accessories. Padel Mi Amor will have a 12-square-meter sales booth to showcase its fall/winter collection, featuring all the latest men’s and women’s padel apparel and accessories.

At the Padel Mi Amor booth, you’ll find the best technical apparel for padel and everything you need to perform at your best during matches, whether on indoor or outdoor courts: comfortable and breathable men’s and women’s padel shirts, padel sweatshirts, shorts and skirts, as well as the latest styles of women’s leggings, perfect for training during the winter season.

Come visit us at our booth—we look forward to seeing you there!

The Origins of Padel and Everything You Need to Know About Its Invention

Padel is undoubtedly one of the hottest sports right now, and it has experienced rapid growth in Italy, especially in recent years. Both indoor and outdoor courts are becoming increasingly common in Italian cities, as are the players—both professional and recreational—who love to take on this sport. This is because padel is a simple sport accessible to everyone, requiring only basic and fairly lightweight gear: all you need is a racket, a technical-fabric shirt and shorts, and a pair of shoes that provide good traction—and you’re ready to play!

Until a few years ago, few people knew about this sport, but padel actually has an interesting history. So let’s find out together who invented padel, how it originated, and how it spread throughout Italy.

Who invented padel?

Padel is a game very similar to tennis, but unlike tennis, it emerged later and almost entirely by chance. Padel was in fact invented in the late 1960s in Mexico by Enrique Corcuera, a wealthy businessman who wanted to create space in his backyard to build a tennis court. However, since the available area was too small to build a traditional tennis court (which, according to the rules, should measure 23.77 m long by 10.97 m wide), he decided to build a smaller court, enclosed by brick walls and equipped with metal nets to prevent the ball from going out of bounds.

In a very short time, the game spread beyond Mexico’s borders and became popular in Spain. This was thanks to a family friend from Corcuera, Alfonso de Hohenlohe, who, after visiting him in Mexico, was fascinated by the new way of playing and decided to introduce it to his home country as well. Alfonso de Hohenlohe made several changes and improvements to the rules, as well as to the characteristics of the playing field, eventually establishing the rules we know today.

The Origins of Padel: From Spain to the Boom in Argentina

In Spain, Alfonso de Hohenlohe had several padel courts built within a hotel complex he owned, the Marbella Club. That is how the sport began to spread and grow increasingly popular among high society circles. New padel courts were then built in other areas, and padel began to be played throughout the country and by people from all social classes. In Spain, padel won over not only the Spanish public but also several Argentines who were vacationing there in the early 1980s and who, upon returning to Argentina, decided to build padel courts throughout the country, achieving immediate success.

After Argentina, padel quickly spread throughout the Americas, to Brazil, and in more recent years to Europe as well, including Italy. In Italy, the Italian Padel Federation ( F.I.G.P.) was founded in 1991 by a group of enthusiasts who wanted to raise awareness of and promote the sport. The initiative immediately gained the support of various sports associations, and padel began to be played in accordance with C.O.N.I. regulations.

The official presentation of the new sport took place in 1991 during the Sport Show at the Bologna Fair, where a padel court was set up and several matches were played between teams representing Spain, Argentina, and Italy. The new sport immediately captured the public’s interest and began to grow rapidly: in the summer of 1991, the first two official tournaments of the national championship were held.

Paddle or padel? The origin of the name

Paddle or padel? There’s often some confusion about the correct term for this sport, so it’s important to clarify things a bit. Let’s take a few steps back and retrace the milestones that led to the sport’s origins and spread. As we’ve seen, padel originated in Mexico , then made its way to Spain, and subsequently expanded to Argentina, the Americas, Brazil, and Europe.

It was the sport’s inventor himself, Enrique Corcuera, who called it Paddle Corcuera (paddle refers to the wooden rackets used to play the game), but shortly thereafter, given its strong resemblance to tennis, it was renamed Paddle Tennis. Once it arrived in Spain, the name changed again: the English word was translated and adapted to Spanish, becoming “padel” (which is simply the Spanish pronunciation of the English word “paddle”). From there, the term spread throughout the world, and even today in Spain, “padel” is the preferred and most commonly used term to refer to this sport.

It should also be noted that padel should not be confused with paddle tennis, which is very popular in the United States; although the two sports have similar rules and characteristics, they are completely different.

Padel Today: How Many Players Are There?

From its very beginnings, padel was conceived as a doubles sport, with two players per team, and even today it is played two-on-two—at least according to the Federation’s guidelines. This is currently the only recognized format for official tournaments, and it is also the most fun, dynamic, and spectacular. Generally, padel courts are designed for four-player matches, which makes singles play more complicated.

Given the growing demand, courts designed for one-on-one play have also become increasingly common in recent years, so players can try out a different style of play. These courts are smaller in size to allow players to make the most of the ball’s bounce and hit it without exerting excessive effort.

A further sign of recognition of the strong growth of this sport and the ever-increasing presence of players, fans, and sports clubs throughout the country is the recent decision by the National Assembly of the Italian Tennis Federation to change the Federation’s name from FIT ( Italian Tennis Federation) to FITP (Italian Tennis and Padel Federation). If approved by CONI, the new name will take effect on January 1, 2023. In Italy, padel currently has over 800,000 players and more than 70,000 registered members, but it still has enormous growth potential, especially among young people and children.

Now that you know everything there is to know about the origins and history of padel, all you have to do is give the sport a try! To play your best and try to beat your opponents, you’ll need the right gear: a good racket, of course, but also comfortable clothing that ensures maximum freedom of movement.

At the Padel Mi Amor online store, you can find everything you need for your matches:men’s and women’spadel apparel made from technical, breathable fabrics, including shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts, men’s padel shorts, and women’s padel skirts —perfect for players of all skill levels!
For more information on available products, don’t hesitate to contact us!

Everything You Need to Know to Start Playing Padel

Padel is a game similar to tennis in many ways, but with some fundamental differences. As in tennis, the court is divided by a net, but in padel, the playing area is smaller, and the four sides of the court are bounded by walls or glass panels that are an integral part of the playing area. Furthermore, from its very beginnings, padel was conceived as a doubles sport, with two players per team, although courts for singles play have recently been set up. The rules are simple and accessible to everyone, but it’s important to know them to play your best and avoid being caught off guard, especially if you’re just starting out.

If you’re thinking about trying this sport and want to learn how to play padel, here are some helpful tips and all the basic rules you need to know to get started.

What’s the difference between padel and tennis?

Before we dive into explaining the rules of the game, let’s first take a closer look at the difference between padel and tennis. It’s important to note that padel was developed later than tennis. In fact, it was invented in Mexico in 1969, purely by chance, when Enrique Corcuera, a wealthy Mexican businessman, decided to build a tennis court in his backyard. Since he had a small space available that was enclosed by walls, he decided to use a smaller, regulation-sized court: and so the first padel court was born. Tennis, on the other hand, originated much earlier, in 1873, thanks to Walter Clopton Wingfield, and the rules were officially established in 1877, when the first Wimbledon tournament was held in Great Britain.

There are other key differences between these two sports that are closely related to how the games are played:

• A padel court is 20 meters long and 10 meters wide, so it is smaller than a tennis court and consists of two halves, each with two service boxes and a backcourt area. The two halves are separated by a net. The court is enclosed on all sides (except for the two entrance doors, each two meters wide), and the end walls are 4 meters high at their highest points and 3 meters high at other points;
• Unlike tennis, in padel the ball can bounce regularly off the walls or glass panels. The perimeter of the court is constructed using materials that allow the ball to bounce regularly (walls or glass panels) and materials that cause irregular bounces (the wire mesh areas);
• A padel racket is smaller than a tennis racket; it is made of innovative materials, has no strings, and features a perforated surface. Furthermore, according to the rules, it must be secured to the player’s wrist with a non-elastic cord or strap;
• Padel balls are also slightly smaller than tennis balls and differ in terms of pressure (which determines the ball’s speed); padel balls have lower pressure;
• In padel , the serve must be executed by bouncing the ball on the synthetic court and then hitting it, taking care—at the moment of impact with the racket—not to let it rise above waist height; In tennis, on the other hand, the ball must first be tossed into the air and then hit on the fly, without letting it bounce on the ground.

How to Play Padel: Basic Rules

The first rule to remember when learning to play padel is that, unlike in tennis, the ball can bounce both on the ground and off the perimeter walls of the court. If the ball, after touching the ground, bounces off a wall or glass panel, it remains in play and can be hit on the fly until it hits the ground again.

To start the game, you’ll need to stand behind the service line, let the ball bounce on your side of the court, and hit it when it’s roughly at waist height. The ball must go over the net and bounce in the rectangle in front of the receiving opponent. The opposing player must wait for the ball to bounce on their side of the court before returning it. The ball cannot touch the ground twice (if this happens, the point goes to the opponent), but, as mentioned earlier, it can bounce off the side walls. If the ball hits the opponent’s body, the point goes to the player who struck the ball.

Given the small size of the court, its boundaries marked by walls, glass, and metal netting, and the variety of shots in padel that can alter the ball’s trajectory, you’ll need good concentration and quick reflexes to play effectively. In fact, the ball’s trajectory will tend to change constantly, and you’ll need to be ready to move quickly in multiple directions, even from one side of the court to the other.

How are points scored in padel?

The way points are scored in padel is identical to that in tennis. In padel, too, the score starts at 0 and goes up to 15 with the first point, to 30 with the second, and to 40 with the third. When the fourth point is reached, the team wins the “game.” If both teams score three points, the score is considered a tie. To determine the winner, play must therefore continue until one of the two teams manages to score a point, thereby gaining an“advantage.” If that team manages to score another point, it wins the game. If, on the other hand, the score returns to a tie after the advantage is taken, play continues until one of the two teams manages to win two consecutive points.

In major tournaments, the so-called“punto de oro”has recently been introduced: when the score reaches 40-all, to avoid prolonging the match too much and to make the game more exciting, whoever scores the point wins the game. When playing the punto de oro, the same player always serves, while the receiving team can decide which player will return the serve. You’ll win the point if:

• The opponent bounces the ball twice on the synthetic mat;
• the opponent hits the metal nets on the court or the walls without first letting the ball bounce on the ground;
• the ball hits an opposing player;
• The opponent hits the ball two or more times in the same rally or return.

Once a game is over, play moves on to the next one. The pair that wins six games—with a two-game lead over their opponents—wins the set.

How the tiebreaker works in padel

If the score reaches six games with the teams tied, a tiebreaker is played, which works exactly like in tennis: points are scored one at a time, and the pair that first reaches seven points with a two-point lead over their opponents wins the game. If the two pairs remain tied, the tiebreaker will end only when one pair manages to establish a two-point lead over their opponents.

In the tiebreaker,the serving order follows the sequence established during the match, so the first player to serve is the one who began serving in that set. That player will serve only once from the right side of the court, while the opposing pair will serve twice in a row—first from the left side and then from the right side. After that, both pairs will serve twice each, always starting from the left side, until the tiebreak ends.

Padel rules call for three sets: the duration of each set can depend on various factors, such as the players’ experience and skill level. Generally, for beginners, a set tends to be fairly short, while for more experienced players, match duration can be significantly longer.

Now that you’ve discovered all the secrets and the main rules of padel, you’re ready to get started and try to beat your opponents. To give every match your best shot, remember to choose the right padel clothing and accessories.
At Padel Mi Amor, you’ll find a wide selectionof men’s and women’spadel apparel, made with technical, lightweight, and breathable fabrics designed to ensure the best possible playing experience. You’ll find padel shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts, shorts for men, and skirts for women—all featuring a comfortable fit that will adapt perfectly to any body type and playing style!

What to Wear When Playing Padel: All the Useful Tips

In recent years , padel has become one of the most popular and widespread sports. Dynamic and engaging, it has simple rules, does not require a high level of athletic conditioning, and can therefore be played by everyone, even beginners. Like any sport, however, it requires appropriate clothing that ensures proper breathability and maximum freedom of movement. Whether you’re an experienced player or just starting out, you’ll need high-quality clothing made from technical fabrics to tackle your matches—not to mention, of course, shoes, which are essential for maintaining stability and moving effectively on the court.

If you’re thinking about taking up this sport, here are some helpful tips and advice on what to wear when playing padel, along with a list of all the essential items you’ll need to perform your best in your matches, no matter your skill level.

Padel Clothing: What Features Should It Have?

When playing padel—whether outdoors or indoors—it’s very important to wear clothing that doesn’t restrict your movements and allows your legs and arms to move freely. To feel comfortable on the court and ensure good performance, try to choose:

• Clothing made from soft fabrics that are comfortable and gentle against the skin. Sweat and potential chafing caused by movement could, in fact, lead to redness and irritation. With soft garments made from technical fabrics, you won’t have to worry about discomfort or unpleasant sensations on your skin;
• Breathable clothing that allows the skin to breathe and helps sweat and moisture evaporate. This is especially important in the summer, when temperatures are high, but also in the winter, to avoid an unpleasant damp feeling on the skin and prevent getting sick due to sudden temperature changes;
• Lightweight garments with a good fit, preferably made of stretchy fabrics, designed to conform to the body’s shape without constricting or restricting movement. With this type of clothing, you’ll be able to move around the field with agility and maximum comfort.

Men’s Padel Clothing: What Should You Choose?

Men’s padel apparel consists of just a few essential pieces, which must meet specific technical requirements—without, of course, neglecting the aesthetic aspects, which are equally important for creating a playing look that best reflects your tastes and needs. To play in complete comfort, your wardrobe should definitely include:

• Padel or polo shirts made of breathable, quick-drying technical fabric, ideal for playing year-round, both outdoors and on indoor courts. Before making a purchase, make sure the shirt is stretchy enough, isn’t too tight—especially around the shoulders—and allows for good freedom of movement. Depending on your taste, you can opt for solid-color padel shirts, such as the Espiral T-shirt, which pairs easily with any outfit, or play with contrasts by choosing shirts in brighter, more vibrant colors, such as the Icon T-shirt available in wisteria, orange, or neon yellow;
• Padel shorts—preferably made of stretchy fabric and with a loose fit to ensure maximum comfort. In the winter, if you’re not playing in official competitions, you can also opt for long pants or wear thermal socks to keep your legs from getting cold;
• Padel sweatshirts made of soft, breathable fabric for the winter season—perfect for wearing before or after indoor workouts, or outdoors when temperatures start to drop. Here, too, you can choose solid-color sweatshirts to pair with a jersey and shorts, or let your creativity run wild with sweatshirts in bolder colors and prints.

In addition to your padel clothing, don’t forget to complete your outfit with the right accessories: a sun hat, a headband, sweatbands, and a bag to carry all your essentials will definitely come in handy so you can hit the court at your best.

How to Choose Women’s Padel Clothing: The Key Is Comfort!

Just like men’s clothing, women’s padel apparel must also be made from breathable, soft, and lightweight technical fabrics that fit the female form perfectly without being too tight. Among the essential items for playing your best are, once again, T-shirts, as well as tank tops with straps of varying thicknesses, which are ideal for warmer weather. The only difference compared to the men’s line is the fit, which is more form-fitting for women’s apparel, while still ensuring maximum freedom of movement.

Women’s padel tank tops, such as the Arya or Sibil models, feature a slim fit and are perfect for playing outdoors in the summer because they are made from a soft, breathable stretch fabric that feels light and comfortable against the skin.

Padel skirts are among the most popular items worn by female players because they offer greater comfort than regular shorts, helping to prevent irritation and redness caused by chafing. The Genny skirt is the perfect choice if you want to play every match in maximum comfort without sacrificing a feminine, trendy style.

If you’re particularly sensitive to the cold, during the winter you can choose to wear a skirt over a pair of thermal tights to keep your legs warm—perhaps paired with a thermal top or a hooded sweatshirt, which is perfect for wearing before you take the field or during your free time.

What to Wear When Playing Padel: Choosing Shoes

Choosing the right padel shoes is essential to ensuring good performance on the court and preventing muscle strains or injuries.
Generally, the best padel shoes are the ones that are also used for tennis. Good shoes should provide sufficient protection and cushioning while also helping you move more quickly, depending on the surface you’re playing on. Before making a purchase, check that they have a suitable sole and heel height and that they provide good traction, so you don’t slip during quick bursts of speed or sudden movements. Choosing the right socks is also important for maximum comfort: even if you’re playing in the summer, opt for athletic socks of the right thickness that adequately cover your heels and ankles to prevent chafing.

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