The Court Journal

Third Shot at the English OPEN 2026 | NEC Birmingham

One Year Ago We Were Visitors. This Year We Have a Stand: Third Shot at the English OPEN 2026 Some dates end up mattering more than you realise at the time. In August 2025, we walked into the Engli...

The World's Most Premium Padel Clubs: Where to Play in 2026

From Marbella's grand resorts to rooftop courts in Manhattan and a shipyard-sized scene shift worldwide — the padel clubs setting the standard for how the sport looks, feels and dresses in 2026.

What to Wear for Padel: A UK Player's Guide

Everything UK padel players need to know about what to wear on court — from heavyweight cotton tees to layering for British weather, indoor courts and the social game after.

Best Padel Clothing Brands UK: An Honest Guide for 2026

An honest map of padel clothing in the UK — global giants, Spanish specialists, athleisure crossovers and the British court-to-street wave — and how to choose between them.

Gifts for Pickleball Players UK: The Genuinely Useful Guide

The UK gift guide for pickleball players — genuinely useful ideas by budget, from £13 grip socks to heavyweight hoodies and a carbon padel racket.

What to Wear for Pickleball: A UK Player's Guide

The honest UK guide to pickleball clothing — what to wear on court, between games and outdoors, from quick-dry tops and skorts to the warm layer everyone forgets.

The Court Is the New Terrace: How to Wear the World Cup's Sportswear Wave (Without a Football Shirt)

The World Cup makes sportswear the only thing worth wearing this summer. Here's how to wear it court-to-street — no football shirt required.

How Sportswear Became the New Streetwear

There was a time when men’s fashion was dominated by oversized logos and loud graphics. The bigger the branding, the bigger the statement. Today, the opposite is true. Modern men are moving toward...

Beyond Blokecore: Terrace Energy, Elevated — The 2026 Guide to Sport-Luxe Streetwear

Blokecore is everywhere for 2026 — but the smartest way to wear it skips the replica shirt. Your guide to elevated, court-to-street terrace style.

Pickleball vs Tennis: What's the Difference?

Pickleball vs tennis: how do they really compare? We break down the court, kit, rules and which is easier to pick up — so you can decide which to play.