In 2024, the racquets industry will continue with massive growth in a changing environment. Now more than ever, it is critical that clubs and their racquets professionals continue to stay relevant by thinking and acting creatively in these areas: CONTINUED EVOLUTION OF RACQUET SPORTS FACILITIES.
Like the meteoric trajectory of its cousin, pickleball, padel is on the cusp of exploding nationwide; Isleworth Golf and Country Club has championed the sport for 20+ years. The stomping grounds of prestigious international business leaders, wildly successful entrepreneurs and world-class athletes, the exclusive Isleworth
Nestled along Lake Michigan on Chicago’s North Shore is the vibrant enclave of Highland Park, a bustling upscale suburban city of 30,000 residents. Since 1958, racquet-loving locals and their families have gathered at The Birchwood Club to enjoy an array of friendly and competitive racquet
All racquet sports have seen a surge in popularity within the club industry in recent years. Tennis and pickleball are booming in participation and programming throughout the country, and other racquet sports such as platform tennis, POP tennis and padel, while more regional in popularity,
Members are looking for variety, and industry data has been clear in recent years: Clubs that offer members a multitude of sporting activities that extend beyond a single option such as golf or yachting have a competitive edge, and racquet sports are a critical component
The story behind how padel was invented helps to explain why it’s catching on as a new favored racquets alternative in many club settings. In 1969, Mexican businessman Enrique Corcuera, who wanted a tennis court at his Acapulco home but didn’t have the space and
Pickleball’s boom has brought with it a surge in demand for where and when it can be played. In turn, that’s created special facility challenges for clubs that must deal with space restrictions and fit the game in without disrupting other activities or disturbing their
As the largest of all club operations, with more than 5,000 members and nearly 1,000 employees, it can be expected that the Ocean Reef Club (ORC) in Key Largo, Fla. is always out front of emerging trends and changes in member preferences. Among racquet sports
Padel is different from the sport known as paddle tennis. Padel is typically played as doubles in an enclosed court with artificial turf that is roughly one-third the size of a tennis court. Scoring is the same as tennis, and the play starts with an