Padel United Torquay

Padel United’s Torquay club occupies the grounds of the Riviera International Centre on Chestnut Avenue, a short walk from the seafront, and currently runs four outdoor courts including two named after local sponsors. Booking is via Playtomic, where the club runs a lively weekly programme of Americano tournaments and mixed matchplay evenings alongside standard court hire. Racket hire and a pro shop are available at the Riviera Centre reception, and on-site car parking uses the venue’s pay-and-display meters. Distinct from the independent Torquay Tennis Club already in the area, this gives the town two separate padel venues within a short distance of each other.

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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