by Minter Dial | Sep 19, 2026 | Padel, Sports
Have Bat, Will Travel Padel may be expanding rapidly around the world, but the elite game remains overwhelmingly Spanish and Argentine. The question is no longer whether padel will become international; it is how quickly other nations can build the depth, talent...
by Minter Dial | Sep 1, 2026 | Padel, Sports
If you play padel, this article is specifically for you! Conversely, if you don’t play but you know someone who does, please pass it along to them! Have you ever heard yourself say after losing a padel match: “We lost because of my partner.” While it might be...
by Minter Dial | Jul 15, 2026 | Joy of Padel, Padel, Podcast
The Joy of Padel podcast with Pedro Plantier (JOPS04E13) On this episode of the JOY OF PADEL podcast, I had the great pleasure of talking with Pedro Plantier, a true padel pioneer and the mastermind behind the innovative Cork racquets. This conversation wasn’t just...
by Minter Dial | Jun 3, 2026 | Business, Joy of Padel, Podcast
The Joy of Padel podcast with Dani Dios (JOPS04E10) On the latest episode of the JOY OF PADEL podcast, I had the chance to reconnect with a long-time friend, mentor, and one of the most insightful minds in the world of padel—Dani Dios. Having been my coach in Marbella...
by Minter Dial | May 6, 2026 | Joy of Padel, Padel, Podcast
The Joy of Padel podcast with Nick Baker (JOPS04E08) On the latest episode of the JOY OF PADEL podcast, I had the opportunity to sit down with Nick Baker, a true man-about-town in the UK padel scene, passionate aficionado, and a driving force behind some of the...
