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...

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.

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.

Is Pickleball a Growing Sport in the UK?

Is pickleball really taking off in the UK, or is it just hype? An honest look at why it's growing, who's playing now, and where it's heading next.

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

New to padel and not sure what to wear? Here's exactly what to put on for your first session and beyond — tops, bottoms, shoes and layers that actually work on court.

Why the Padel and Pickleball Trend 2026 Is Taking Over (And What to Wear On and Off the Court)

The padel and pickleball trend 2026 is reshaping how you train, socialise, and dress. Participation is rising fast. Courts are appearing in cities across the UK. Brands are shifting from pure perfo...

What Is Sports Streetwear? (And Why Padel Players Love It)

Sports streetwear isn’t just a fashion trend, it’s a mindset. It’s what happens when performance sportswear collides with street culture, creating clothing that works just as well on the court as i...