Rye Padel Club

Padel at Rye is provided by Rye Lawn Tennis and Squash Club on Military Road, where two floodlit padel courts allow year-round play. The club welcomes members and guests; non-members may play up to four times a year, with guest fees applying. Courts are booked through the LTA’s ClubSpark system, with membership giving login access and booking up to 14 days ahead. The club runs introductory sessions, junior and adult coaching, weekly Thursday and Sunday mix-ins, and year-round padel leagues across spring, summer and winter. Padel shoes are advised for grip on the sanded courts.

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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