Strikers Indoor Padel

Billed as Aberdeen’s first fully indoor padel venue, Strikers Indoor Padel sits within the Strikers Indoor Sports complex on Broadfold Road in Bridge of Don. Two panoramic glass courts are open from morning until late on weekdays, with bookings handled through Strikers’ Legend online system on a pay-and-play or membership basis. LTA coach Will James leads lessons and the club runs daily Meet & Play sessions to pair up players, while changing rooms and equipment hire round out the facilities. It adds a welcome all-weather option to the city’s growing padel scene.

New to padel? What you need for your first session

Most UK padel venues hire rackets by the hour, so you do not need to buy anything before your first game. Check this club’s booking page for hire availability and prices.

Once you have played a few times and want your own kit, this is the order we would buy in.

• Court shoes first. Clubs hire rackets, they do not hire shoes, and running trainers slide on padel courts. This is the single purchase that most improves your first month. See our best padel shoes for UK players.
• Then a racket. Once your technique has settled you will know whether you want control or power. Start with our best beginner padel rackets, or read how to choose your first padel racket.
• Balls last. Most clubs provide balls for casual sessions. When you start playing regularly, see our best padel balls for UK courts.

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Never played before? Read the rules of padel and how padel differs from tennis before you turn up.

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