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Guides October 22, 2026 · 4 min read

Americano vs Mexicano: What's the Difference in Padel?

Both formats rotate partners and score points individually, so what's actually different? A side-by-side comparison of padel's two favourite social formats, and... Read more

Padel player preparing to hit an overhead during a Mexicano at Padel X

Guides October 22, 2026 · 6 min read

What Is a Mexicano in Padel? Rules, Scoring and How It Works

A Mexicano is a social padel format where you switch partners every round and your next partner is chosen by the leaderboard,... Read more

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Ways to Play Padel November 26, 2025 · 3 min read

What is an Americano? Your Guide to Padel's Most Social Format

Wondering what an Americano is? It's padel's most social format - rotating partners, individual scoring, and the perfect way to meet players... Read more