Padel Court 4

Padel is played in a confined court with walls that are part of the game—the ball stays in play off the walls, which means rallies are longer and the sport feels less punishing than tennis. On the Highveld, heat management matters; afternoon sessions require good ventilation and shaded areas for turnarounds between games. The court surface itself—usually synthetic grass or acrylic—handles Johannesburg's temperature swings without cracking like clay would. Matches typically run 40 minutes to an hour, which fits the city's preference for efficiency. The smaller court means less ground to cover than tennis, making it accessible to people across different fitness levels, which is why padel clubs have grown rapidly across the northern suburbs and inner city. The sport's technical side—angles, spin, net play—requires genuine skill development, which keeps people coming back.