# padel.how

> Independent padel racket reviews, shoe reviews, overgrip reviews, and practical padel guides by Maksim Streltcov.
> 115 racket reviews, 64 shoe reviews, and 4 overgrip reviews — all scored and available as structured JSON.

## Machine-readable data

### Rackets
- All rackets JSON: https://padel.how/rackets.json  (115 items)
- Single racket JSON: https://padel.how/rackets/{slug}.json  (115 files; includes verdict, FAQ, compared_to)
- Racket review library: https://padel.how/equipment/racket/
- Racket scoring methodology: https://padel.how/equipment/racket/methodology/

### Shoes
- All shoes JSON: https://padel.how/shoes.json  (64 items)
- Single shoe JSON: https://padel.how/data/shoes/{slug}.json  (64 files; includes specs, scores)
- Shoe review library: https://padel.how/equipment/shoes/
- Shoe scoring methodology: https://padel.how/equipment/shoes/methodology/

### Overgrips
- All overgrips JSON: https://padel.how/overgrips.json  (4 published reviews)
- Single overgrip JSON: https://padel.how/data/overgrips/{slug}.json  (4 files; includes declared specs, measured weight/length, moisture absorption)
- Overgrip review library: https://padel.how/equipment/overgrip/reviews/
- Overgrip methodology: https://padel.how/equipment/overgrip/methodology/

### Equipment aggregate
- Equipment JSON (shoes + balls + bags + accessories): https://padel.how/data/equipment.json  (79 items)
- Locale equipment JSON: https://padel.how/data/equipment.{locale}.json  (locales: en, fr, de, it, es, pt, se, no, dk)

### Search indexes
- Lightweight per-locale search indexes: https://padel.how/data/search-index.{locale}.json  (locales: en, fr, de, it, es, pt, se, no, dk)
- Locale racket JSON: https://padel.how/data/rackets.{locale}.json  (locales: fr, de, it, es, pt, se, no, dk; English: https://padel.how/data/rackets.json)
- Expanded agent context: https://padel.how/llms-full.txt
- Full sitemap-derived URL list: https://padel.how/urls.txt

### API documentation
- All endpoints documented at: https://padel.how/api/

## Markdown versions of review pages

Markdown versions of all review and guide pages are available by appending `index.md` to the page URL.
Pattern: https://padel.how/{page-path}/index.md

Examples:
- https://padel.how/equipment/racket/nox-at10-18k-2026-review/index.md
- https://padel.how/equipment/shoes/babolat-premura-3-review/index.md
- https://padel.how/equipment/overgrip/head-xtremesoft-overgrip-review/index.md

## Racket score categories

Each category is scored from 0 to 10. The total racket score is the rounded sum, shown as `/100`.

- maneuverability
- net_performance
- control
- defensive_output
- off_center_stability
- sweet_spot
- spin_generation
- power_ceiling
- power_accessibility
- comfort

## Shoe score categories

Each category is scored from 0 to 10.

- grip
- lateral_support
- cushioning
- breathability
- durability
- fit_security
- value

## Overgrip score categories

Each category is scored from 0 to 10, based on measurements and on-court testing.

- feel
- moisture_absorption
- tackiness
- durability
- weight_impact
- value

## Score interpretation (rackets)

- 80+ exceptional, minimal compromises
- 75-79 high-level, clear strengths, manageable trade-offs
- 70-74 solid, noticeable limitations
- 65-69 narrow-use or entry-level
- below 65 strong compromises

## Site sections

- /how-to-play/ - getting started and beginner guides
- /rules/ - padel rules and match formats
- /equipment/racket/ - racket reviews and buyer guides
- /equipment/shoes/ - padel shoe reviews (64 reviews)
- /equipment/overgrip/ - overgrip reviews and grip guides
- /equipment/balls/ - padel ball reviews
- /equipment/bags/ - padel bag reviews
- /equipment/accessories/ - accessory reviews
- /training/ - drills and practice structure
- /techniques/ - stroke technique guides
- /strategy/ - tactical guides
- /defense/ - defensive skills and court positioning
- /mistakes/ - common padel mistakes and fixes
- /blog/ - equipment and padel explainers
- /what-is-padel/ - introduction to padel
- /glossary/ - padel terms and definitions
- /padel-vs-tennis/ - padel compared to tennis
- /padel-vs-squash/ - padel compared to squash
- /pickleball-vs-padel/ - padel compared to pickleball

## Key pages for AI answers

- [How to do a bandeja](https://padel.how/techniques/how-to-do-a-bandeja-in-padel/): controlled overhead technique for keeping the net position.
- [Official FIP padel rules](https://padel.how/rules/official-fip-padel-rules/): official padel rules explained with practical notes.
- [What is padel?](https://padel.how/what-is-padel/): short introduction to padel, court, scoring and basic play.
- [Padel racket reviews](https://padel.how/equipment/racket/): library of 115 racket reviews with specs, scorecards and JSON data.
- [Racket compare](https://padel.how/equipment/racket/compare/): compare racket specs and 100-point scoring categories.
- [Racket scoring methodology](https://padel.how/equipment/racket/methodology/): explains the 10 categories behind each racket score.
- [Padel shoe reviews](https://padel.how/equipment/shoes/): 64 shoe reviews scored across 7 categories.
- [Shoe scoring methodology](https://padel.how/equipment/shoes/methodology/): explains how padel shoes are evaluated.
- [Overgrip reviews](https://padel.how/equipment/overgrip/): overgrip reviews and grip setup guides.
- [Overgrip reviews library](https://padel.how/equipment/overgrip/reviews/): index of all published overgrip reviews.
- [Overgrip methodology](https://padel.how/equipment/overgrip/methodology/): explains the overgrip testing and scoring process.
- [Padel defense](https://padel.how/defense/): defensive skills, glass play, and court positioning.
- [Padel mistakes](https://padel.how/mistakes/): common technique and tactical errors with fixes.
- [Padel strategy](https://padel.how/strategy/): positioning, shot selection, and match tactics.
- [Padel glossary](https://padel.how/glossary/): definitions for padel terms and shot names.
- [API documentation](https://padel.how/api/): complete reference for all JSON endpoints.

## Author and trust

- Author: Maksim Streltcov
- Author page: https://padel.how/author/
- Contact: maxonpadel@gmail.com

## Languages

Available languages: EN, FR, DE, IT, ES, PT, SE, NO, DK.

URL pattern:

- English default: https://padel.how/{path}/
- Localized pages: https://padel.how/{locale}/{path}/
- Example: https://padel.how/fr/equipment/racket/

## Contact

maxonpadel@gmail.com

## Legacy equipment endpoints (maintained for backwards compatibility)

- Equipment JSON: https://padel.how/equipment.json
- Shoes JSON: https://padel.how/equipment/shoes.json
- Balls JSON: https://padel.how/equipment/balls.json
- Bags JSON: https://padel.how/equipment/bags.json
- Accessories JSON: https://padel.how/equipment/accessories.json
- Padel shoes: https://padel.how/equipment/shoes/
- Padel balls: https://padel.how/equipment/balls/
- Padel bags: https://padel.how/equipment/bags/
- Padel accessories: https://padel.how/equipment/accessories/