Playing Padel in Winter: All the Secrets and Tips to Elevate your Game
Padel is also one of those sports in which there can sometimes be important differences depending on the season and its weather conditions.
And since we are in the middle of winter, why not take this opportunity to reveal some tricks and strategies for playing Padel at its best this season?
As you will see, low temperatures and humidity affect not only padel playing equipment such as rackets and balls but also the condition of the padel court and thus the consequent way of playing.
Are you ready to find out more? Let's get started!
Padel Equipment in WinterIndex
In Winter, don't make the mistake of underestimating the care of your padel equipment specifically your paddle and balls. Starting with the racket, the first tip is to avoid leaving it frequently in the car for many hours. Although it may seem convenient, doing so will cause your racket to absorb cold and moisture, which will affect its performance and the durability of the materials. It is much better to leave your racquet at a temperature similar to home and in a dry place.
A similar point can be made with the balls, which will absorb moisture and bounce less. Also pay attention to changing them more frequently since, since play tends to be slower in winter, using deflated or heavily used balls can accentuate this condition even more.
Tips and Suggestions for Winning at Padel in WinterIndex
Let's start with the assumption that, as mentioned just now, in Winter the ball definitely bounces less than in other seasons due to the humidity and the temperature of the glass of the padel court, and for this reason shots such as the Smash “por tres” or the “contrapared” will be less effective and, as in the case of the second of the two, even risky since it could offer opponents an easy ball to attack.
Similarly, it should be added that for these same reasons, it is good to take advantage of this less reactivity of the ball on the glass to try to slow down the speed of the shots, forcing opponents into more complicated recoveries.
Of course, those on defense must also consider this alteration in playing conditions, foremost among them the bounce of the ball on the glass. Because of the moisture and condensation on the glass, the ball will tend to “die” and slide down, and because of this, it is important to keep the center of gravity and racket low so as not to be caught unprepared. Also when possible, we recommend trying to anticipate the ball before it bounces off the glass to avoid having to deal with unpredictable bounces.
Are there Padel Courts that Suffer Less from Condensation on Glass? Index
Fortunately, not on all Padel courts does the above discussion apply. We at NXPadel, in addition to having introduced to this industry the Fiberglass structure, the only one in the world that is rustproof and maintenance-free, and ZeroS, the first sand-free artificial turf, have also completely reinvented the glass on padel courts: ComfortGlass is the first “glass” for padel courts that, thanks to its acrylic composition, is not only indestructible and safe, but is much less affected by condensation and humidity typical of the winter months. For the ultimate playing experience in every season!
If you are curious to find out more about our products, access the Configurator section of our website and send us your project to start receiving advice from our team!
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