Padel Power Sweeping the World 4/25

April 2025: RSPA - Cage91 Co - Padel

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Rich Neher
March 31, 2025

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PADEL CERTIFICATION IN THE USA


Get ready—the RSPA is about to launch its all-new Padel Certification, led by none other than Marcos Del Pilar.

As the RSPA’s lead coach developer for Padel and a Padel Master Professional, Marcos has trained countless aspiring players, guided national teams, pioneered cutting-edge training programs, and even contributed to academic research that’s shaping the sport’s future. In short, he’s a true force in the Padel world.

We’re keeping most of the details under wraps for now, but if you’re serious about taking your game to the next level, visit https://pursuit.rspa.net/ to learn more about Marcos and fill out our form to be the first to hear all the exciting updates.

Cage91 Co.


MAJOR PADEL ANNOUNCEMENT: Taktika Equity Acquires Padelmba

Taktika Equity x Padelmba: Elevating Padel Education Worldwide
We’re excited to share a groundbreaking milestone in the padel world! Taktika Equity, the world’s largest padel-focused private equity fund, has officially acquired Padelmba, the premier global training platform for padel professionals.

The 7 Game-Changers Shaping Racquet Sports in 2025

America’s Racquet Week 2025 is set to bring together the biggest names in racquet sports, from industry pioneers to visionary investors. But who are the real movers and shakers driving the future of padel, pickleball, and tennis? 

We’ve identified seven key figures who are making waves—from Robyn Duda, the mastermind behind RacquetX, to Gabriel Perez Krieb, the force elevating padel’s U.S. expansion. These are the leaders, innovators, and risk-takers shaping the game as we know it.

Who’s leading the charge?
- The visionary redefining racquet sports networking
- The investor revolutionizing U.S. padel infrastructure
- The entrepreneur transforming how clubs scale and grow

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Taktika Equity Invests in RacquetX – A Bold Step for Padel’s Future

Taktika Equity is on fire right now!
Big news from the world of racquet sports! Taktika Equity has announced a strategic investment in RacquetX, the world’s premier conference and festival uniting tennis, pickleball, padel, and more. This move cements Taktika’s commitment to elevating padel’s presence in the U.S. and expanding its impact on a global scale.
Why RacquetX?

Padel Business Magazine

UK: Empower Padel strikes partnership with wealth manager Evelyn Partners

Image credit: Evelyn Partners

Empower Padel, a global community for female padel players, has struck a three-year partnership with UK wealth manager Evelyn Partners. The two organisations will host a series of events designed to inspire women and girls to take up a team sport such as padel. The first event will take place in London on 7 March to celebrate International Women’s Day.

France: Poitiers to get new sports and leisure complex with seven padel courts

Gallery République, a new sports and leisure complex featuring seven padel courts, is set to open in the city of Poitiers in western France in April 2025. The 5,000 m² site will also have a climbing wall, as well as boxing, fitness, yoga and pilates facilities, fitness studios, and wellness and health centres.

USA: New three-court indoor padel club to open in Milwaukee

Padel MKE, a new indoor padel club, is due to open later this year in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The facility, which will feature three courts, will be built in a converted industrial building in the south of the city. The club will host events, tournaments and coaching programmes designed to cater for all skill levels.

France: Alpine becomes title sponsor of Premier Padel Paris Major

Image credit: Premier Padel.

Alpine has agreed to become the title sponsor of the Premier Padel Paris Major after signing a three-year partnership. The French car brand was a premium partner of the event in 2023 and 2024. The agreement will begin with this year’s tournament, which will take place from 8 to 14 September 2025 at Stade Roland-Garros.

Norway: Norwegian footballers back new €2 million padel club in Molde

A group of Norwegian footballers, including Fredrik Aursnes, who plays for Portuguese club Benfica, have reportedly invested in a new €2 million padel facility due to be built in the city of Molde, in western Norway. The three-storey building will have padel courts and a fitness centre across a built area of
1,550 sq m.

USA: FIP data: Number of padel courts in US exceeds 650

The total number of padel courts in the US has exceeded 650, according to the latest estimates from the FIP Research & Data Analysis Department. It said the courts are spread across 175 clubs in 31 US states. Florida is the fastest-growing, with 56 clubs and 268 courts, accounting for 41% of the national total. Texas follows with 18%, California 10% and New York 4.7%.

UK: Rocket Padel strikes exclusive partnership with EA7 Emporio Armani

Image credit: Rocket Padel

Rocket Padel has struck an exclusive partnership with EA7 Emporio Armani, which has agreed to be an official apparel partner of the operator. The Italian sportswear brand’s padel collection will be available at all Rocket Padel clubs, and all coaches and staff at its UK locations will be outfitted in EA7 x Rocket Padel uniforms.

The Netherlands: A New three-storey padel facility to be constructed in Rotterdam

A new three-storey facility with six padel courts is to be built at the Max Planckplaats Sports Complex in Ommoord, Rotterdam. The site will feature a roof terrace with catering facilities, as well as a ground floor space for activities such as CrossFit or spinning. Sound-absorbing materials will be used to prevent noise pollution.