Padel Tree Finchley

Five floodlit outdoor panoramic courts line Summers Lane in North Finchley, where Padel Tree runs its North London hub within walking distance of West Finchley tube. Open 7am to 10.30pm every day, the site operates pay-and-play through Playtomic with racket and ball hire available on the spot. The academy calendar is busy: beginners’ and improvers’ group coaching, Off The Glass technical sessions and Ladies Play And Learn classes run midweek, joined by morning socials and competitive mix-ins. Court hire sits around thirty to forty pounds an hour, with off-peak slots at the lower end.

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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