Padel power A re you on the ball with padel? Fast paced, dramatic, sociable and inclusive - this loveable rogue of a racket sport is currently the most rapidly growing activity worldwide. With an estimated 30 million players across more than 100 countries, it's attracting a horde of celebrity fans from David Beckham to Eva Longoria and has " Olympic ambitions " written all over it. Not to be confused with pickleball, padel - which originated in 1960s Mexico - is an exciting mashup of tennis and squash. Traditionally played as a doubles game, it uses a net and scoring system associated with tennis but is played on an enclosed court similar to squash. This introduces an element of thrill and strategy as players calculate angles and bounces to keep their opponents on their toes. The health benefits are impressive. Participants experience a full-body workout, boosting endurance and cardio fitness. Quick changes in direction during the game help to improve speed. The fact that padel is a great stress-reliever makes it a wellbeing winner, too. A MASHUP OF SQUASH AND TENNIS? WE'RE IN! The racket sport that's swept the world has a new home at Padium - London's premium padel club. Are you game?