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 17, 2026 | Padel, Sports
How do you choose the right partner in padel? For the vast majority of recreational players, the answer is a revolving door of WhatsApp groups, last-minute drop-ins, and awkward court bookings with strangers. Most of us don’t have a regular partner. But if you...
by Minter Dial | Aug 12, 2026 | Joy of Padel, Padel, Podcast
The Joy of Padel podcast with Giulia Dal Pozzo (JOPS04E15) On the latest episode of the JOY OF PADEL podcast, I had the great pleasure of chatting with Giulia Dal Pozzo—a left-handed Italian padel star who reached a career-high ranking of 31. Giulia’s infectious...
by Minter Dial | Jul 30, 2026 | Marketing, Padel, Sports
Have you ever tried padel? In the UK, padel has finally become a thing. According to the LTA [updated], we now have over 1,500 courts (559 venues) and over 860,000 people who’ve played. The levels at competitions, which are populating the calendar and different...
by Minter Dial | Jul 1, 2026 | Joy of Padel, Padel, Podcast
The Joy of Padel podcast with Martín de León (JOPS04E12) On this latest episode of the Joy of Padel podcast, I was lucky enough to have a conversation with Martín de León, a remarkable guest who embodies the entrepreneurial spirit and infectious enthusiasm that padel...