Padel Balls Market: Introduction
- Padel is a sport played with a racquet. It's not the same as paddle tennis, which is popular in the U.S. and Canada. Padel is a sport in which a racquet and padel balls are used. Padel balls are similar to tennis balls; however, they have a lower pressure to accommodate the smaller court size as well as game with the fence. Padel balls are required for official matches and to set an optimum player experience. These balls have a similar shape and color that of tennis balls.
- Rise in popularity of padel sport among youngsters and adults in both developed and developing countries is likely to boost demand for padel balls. Consequently, the market for padel balls is likely to expand during the forecast period.
Key Drivers and Opportunities of the Global Padel Balls Market
- The sport is presently highly popular in Spain and its former colonies, particularly Mexico, Argentina, and Chile, but it is also popular in Italy and Andorra, despite the fact that its popularity is rapidly spreading across Europe and other continents. In 1995, the US Padel Association was created, and its first courts were built for demonstration games at a private club in Houston, Texas. Additionally, the Swiss Club in Singapore opened the country's first padel court in 2014. Rising popularity of the sport among youngsters and adults as well as increased awareness about its existence in more number of countries is estimated to fuel the demand for padel sports equipment, which in turn fuels the demand for padel balls during the forecast period.
- The sport of padel is an approximately $600 million industry, which is expanding consistently. Currently, over 12 million players, 30,000 courts, 37 International Federations, and a World Padel Tour exist in the U.S. All of these factors are expected to have a substantial impact on the existing and future demand for padel balls across the globe.
- Padel is easier to learn than tennis since it is less physically demanding. Furthermore, several health benefits linked with playing padel include improved cardiovascular health and reduction in the risk of heart disease. Rise in number of health advantages connected with the sport of padel is boosting its popularity among both youngsters and adults, which is likely to drive the demand for padel balls during the forecast period.
Europe to Hold Major Share of Global Padel Balls Market
- In terms of geography, the global padel balls market can be divided into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America
- Europe is expected to hold a major share of the global padel balls market during the forecast period owing to the increasing popularity of padel sport in the region through promotions by building padel courts and forming of associations for padel sport. Moreover, Spain is a major country in the world of padel sport. The country has more than 11,500 padel courts, which is approximately 38 percent share in the total number of padel courts globally. All these factors are expected to propel the demand for padel balls in the region during the forecast period.
Key Players Operating in Global Padel Balls Market
- Adidas AG
- Babolat Tennis Company
- Dunlop International Europe Limited
- Head USA
- Jim Sports Technology, S.L.
- Kankakee Spikeball Inc.
- Slazenger Company
- Tecnifibre Company
- Viking Athletics Company
- Wilson Sporting Goods Company
Global Padel Balls Market: Research Scope
Global Padel Balls Market, by Pack Size
- Up to 3 Ball Tube
- More than 3 Ball Tube
Global Padel Balls Market, by End-user
- Professionals
- Non-Professionals
Global Padel Balls Market, by Price
- Low (Less than US$ 1)
- Medium (US$ 1 to US$ 3)
- High (More than US$ 3)
Global Padel Balls Market, by Distribution Channel
- Online
- E-commerce Websites
- Company Owned Websites
- Offline
- Hypermarket and Supermarkets
- Sport Stores
- Other Retail Based Stores
Global Padel Balls Market, by Region
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Rest of North America
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia & CIS
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- ASEAN
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- South America
- Brazil
- Chile
- Rest of South America
- Middle East & Africa
- GCC
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa