PADELHUB Crawley

PADELHUB Crawley is the operator’s Sussex venue, sitting just off the A23 at the Warninglid junction between Crawley and Haywards Heath. It is a sizeable indoor-led hub: Playtomic lists seven courts in total, with five indoor panoramic courts beneath a high ceiling plus two outdoor courts. Players can pay and play through Playtomic or take up a membership for discounted court fees, event invites and gym access. Alongside the courts the site offers a gym, a bar and cafe, a pro shop, changing rooms and generous parking. Coaching, group sessions and regular social tournaments run throughout the week.

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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