So you’re finally pushed to the cricket club by your friends? Maybe there’s a club opening up nearby, are some of you interested in learning more about cricket tennis?
When you go in, some of you players in the new group have been playing for a while. They have bags in a variety of sizes, which is neat. “NAVARRO” is written on the back of their jerseys, and the racquets they use have “full carbon construction” and “power holes”. They also wear neon green shoes with a zigzag pattern on the bottom. After returning home, I checked the equipment on the Internet and found that the bag was 50 euros, the cricket bat was 280 euros, the shoes were 120 euros, and the shirt was 30 euros. After watching them play, you question whether all this was necessary.
Is there a better way to spend the money?
Here are some things we think you should spend your money on
padel racket
At this point, you don’t need a pro-grade bat, and the price doesn’t accurately reflect how well it will fit you. In contrast, the bats used by experts are often different from those found in shops. So instead of buying art, try to buy a bat that you can easily hold; this can help you find a cricket bat. There are some pretty good cricket bats to choose from in the €70-€120 range. If you’re just starting out, use a soft dough that is light (360–365 grams) and medium soft.
paddle bag
The Ale Galan Tour bag holds up to 8 cricket bats and is an absolute must. However, we recommend buying something that will cover the racquet so it doesn’t get damaged in a rear-end crash. Better to use a smaller backpack or cricket bat cover. Many racquets are sold with sleeves.
sneakers
For your first few games, if you own a standard pair of tennis shoes, these are perfect. Only if you regularly play on surfaces with a lot of sand and find yourself slipping; therefore, you need to upgrade to skate shoes. If your court is sandy and you slip, you can invest in a pair of skates or tennis clay shoes. Here’s some guidance on that! As with any athletic shoe, if you can, choose something that is flexible, lightweight, and comfortable.
apparel
There’s nothing worse than catching the ball between serves. So I think the only clothing necessary is a pair of shorts with pockets. Wear a professional race shirt with the rest of your clothes if it boosts your confidence.
Where else can you spend that money?
cricket
With good shots, the game is very different. Even though you don’t necessarily need fresh cricket balls every game, you should buy some new balls as soon as they start to go soft, which happens quickly in cricket.
Invest in Paid Courses
You can think that you don’t need to take lessons because you will learn cricket “naturally” and get better. But trust me, as a beginner, it is best to develop good habits while learning, so that the skills will be easier to master. I have spent most of my coaching career trying to break bad habits that cricketers are just starting to pick up.
3-5 good lessons at the beginning are the same as 10 lessons a year later when you have all the bad habits
We are so glad you discovered padel because it is such a wonderful journey ahead of you as you strive to get better. Padel games get more difficult as you progress, so building a proper foundation early on will make all the difference in your later games!
hello! My name is James Carter (I play against Jimbob) and I am a passionate paddle tennis player. Welcome to my website, Padel Tennis Center.
My love for paddle tennis started in 2015 when I played tennis for the first time in Murcia, Spain. Since then, I’ve been hooked on this exciting sport and committed to learning as much as possible about it.
Through my website my aim is to share my paddle tennis knowledge and experience with other enthusiasts. Whether you are an experienced player or a novice, I hope to provide useful information, tips and tricks to help you improve your game and fully enjoy this amazing sport.
