Padel levels, from 1 to 9 — La Boutique Padel

Our scale · Edition 2026

Nine steps, at your own pace.

Playing guidelines, not an exam: you can be level 3 at the net and level 2 with the glass.

1
Our range
First rallies
The ball clears the net: that is already a win.
On court
- You serve underarm, and that is perfectly fine.
- Rallies last three or four shots.
- The glass? You would rather it stayed out of it.
In the bag
- Beginner rackets
- Balls
The tell-tale sign : You still ask where to stand when serving.
2
Our range
The glass tamed
The back glass becomes an ally, no longer a threat.
On court
- You let the ball bounce off the back glass before playing it.
- You hold the rally from the back of the court.
- You sometimes go to the net after a good lob.
In the bag
- Beginner rackets
- Grips and overgrips
The tell-tale sign : You shout "leave it, leave it!" to your partner.
3
Our range
A taste for the net
You discover the volley, and you never want to go back.
On court
- Your forehand and backhand volleys become reliable.
- You lob to win back the net.
- You play as a pair: you move up together, you drop back together.
In the bag
- Intermediate rackets
- Balls
The tell-tale sign : You have a favourite racket, and an opinion on your grip.
4
Our range
The bandeja in sight
No more flat smashes at every chance: here comes the bandeja.
On court
- A bandeja to keep the net against an opponent’s lob.
- Your exits off the side glass are cleaner and cleaner.
- You vary the pace and height of your shots.
In the bag
- Intermediate rackets
- Bags and covers
The tell-tale sign : You book your court a week in advance.
5
Our range
Tactics as a pair
You build the point instead of suffering it.
On court
- You play the side glass, in attack as in defence.
- You aim at your opponents’ feet and the open spaces.
- You play social tournaments, and you are getting hooked.
In the bag
- Intermediate rackets
- Grips and overgrips
- Bags and covers
The tell-tale sign : People call you to fill in a game at the last minute.
6
Our range
The smash por tres
The ball leaves the court over the back glass, and the stands applaud.
On court
- Smashes that bounce back out over the back glass.
- Bandeja or víbora, depending on the ball coming in.
- Regular tournaments, first ranking points.
In the bag
- Advanced rackets
- Balls
- Grips and overgrips
The tell-tale sign : You talk about foam hardness and racket balance.
7
Our range
Power under control
You speed up when needed, and only when needed.
On court
- Smashes that go out over the side fence.
- Solid defence against the glass, even under pressure.
- Group training sessions every week.
In the bag
- Advanced rackets
- Grips and overgrips
- Bags and covers
The tell-tale sign : Your bag holds two rackets, just in case.
8
Our range
Serious competition
Padel takes up your weekends, and you keep asking for more.
On court
- High level regional or national tournaments.
- Special shots mastered: chiquita, contrapared, drop shot.
- Fitness training and a dedicated coach.
In the bag
- Competition rackets
- Balls
- Bags and covers
The tell-tale sign : People recognise you at the club, even from behind.
9
Our range
The top level
Now, you are the one people watch.
On court
- National and international circuits.
- Every ball is a tactical choice.
- Padel is your job, or nearly.
In the bag
- Competition rackets
- Balls
- Grips and overgrips
The tell-tale sign : You sign autographs after your matches.

La Boutique Padel scale · Edition 2026

From the first rally to weekend tournaments, we equip you at every step, and we are there when you move up to the next one.

From 1 to 9,
where do you stand?

Nine steps, at your own pace.

First rallies

The glass tamed

A taste for the net

The bandeja in sight

Tactics as a pair

The smash por tres

Power under control

Serious competition

The top level

Your level in three questions.

Do you equip these players?

From 1 to 9, where do you stand?