Blog

What is Padel?
4 December 2020
Find out more about one of the fastest growing sports across Europe Padel was first played on a British Cruise ship in the 1910s, with competitors replacing standard tennis rackets with padels. In the 1960s, Mexican Enrique Corcuera set up the first recognised court by ......Read More
Pickleball: The ultimate family sport
11 November 2020
Pickleball is the UK's newest racket sport and it's taking off in a big way. Anyone can pick up a paddle or four to enjoy family fun and fitness benefits too. In this article we'll explain why it's such a great family sport and how ......Read More
Six winning Pickleball technique hacks
5 November 2020
Would you like to improve your pickleball game? We've rounded up some great advice recommended by the experts in the pdhsports.com team to help you play better and progress. Read on to find our six favourite tutorials for pickleball players who want to advance their ......Read More
Why is pickleball so popular?
2 November 2020
In this article we take a look at why the sport of pickleball in growing so fast and how this exciting game compares to other racket sports. If you've heard of the sport but you're not sure what it is, you might want to check ......Read More
Seven reasons to take up pickleball
23 October 2020
The UK's newest racket sport is gaining fans fast. Pickleball is easy to learn and great fun to play. Find out in this article why you should be early adopter of this fast-paced, fitness-friendly sport that's enjoyable for racket sports experts as for multigenerational families ......Read More
What is Pickleball?
8 October 2020
What would you do with a pickleball? If you already know, then you're ahead of the curve! Fast paced, quick to pick up, fun and sociable, pickleball is the next big thing in racket sports. Well established in North America since the 1960s, the game ......Read More
How to choose the correct Tennis String
14 August 2020
With many different tennis string options it can be difficult to try and work out which string may be best suited to your game. Picking the correct string is just as important as having the correct racket, and hopefully by the end of this blog ......Read More
How to choose the correct Badminton String
12 August 2020
Trying to decide on the correct badminton string isn't always easy and there is a lot of misleading information out there. By the time you have finished reading this blog we will have cleared up any confusion! Choosing the right string is just as important ......Read More
PDHSports trip to Tournament of Champions 2020
24 March 2020
In Janurary 2020, we were lucky enough to go to New York with Tecnifibre for their launch of the new Tecnifibre Carboflex Airshaft squash rackets at the 2020 Tournament of Champions. Whilst out at the tournament we were able to catch up with some of the ......Read More
PDHSports Buying Guide pages
19 March 2020
We have updated our buying guide pages, to make it easier to help you find the perfect product. View now:Tennis Buying GuideSquash Buying GuideRacketball Buying GuideBadminton Buying Guide ......Read More
Behind the scenes at HEAD HQ
17 March 2020
Trailer film for our visit to HEAD in Kennelbach, Austria. We were privileged to obtain behind the scenes access to the HEAD HQ including the factory to look at how rackets, bags and shoes are designed and manufactured. Look out for our detailed videos and ......Read More
Yonex Nanoflare 800 badminton racket review
9 March 2020
On court racket review of the Yonex Nanoflare 800 badminton racket.The new Yonex Nanoflare 800 is designed for fast rallies and aggressive play. It features the new ultra-thin Razor Frame, which makes the racket more aerodynamic. Compared the other frame designs, it reduced air resistance ......Read More
Yonex Astrox 100 badminton racket review
6 March 2020
On court racket review of the Yonex Astrox 100 badminton racket, comparing the ZZ and ZX rackets. These rackets use the lastes revolutionary technology to be the thinnest shaft design produced by Yonex, the ZZ with a Hyper Slim shaft and the ZX with the Extra ......Read More
Yonex Nanoflare 600 badminton racket review
26 February 2020
On court racket review of the Yonex Nanoflare 600 badminton racket, aimed at intermediate players looking to increase power. The flexible shaft helps to generate power from the back of the court, whilst the Aero frame design cuts through the air quicker. The head light ......Read More