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As padel continues to spread rapidly across New Zealand, now’s the perfect time to get familiar with Playtomic and start making the most of this powerful app! In this article, we’ll introduce you to Playtomic, walk you through its key features, and answer some common FAQs. You’ll be navigating it like a pro in no time!
What is Playtomic?
Playtomic is a worldwide community of racket sports players where enjoyment of your favourite racket sport is at the forefront of its creation.
This all-in-one app is built to simplify your padel experience, making it easier than ever to connect with the community around you. Whether you're organizing matches in your local area or looking to find new courts while traveling, Playtomic helps you stay in the game, no matter where you are. It's your go-to tool for enhancing your padel journey and expanding your network.
“It is a place where players, clubs, professionals, teachers, sponsors, in short, all racket fans get together to enjoy our favourite sport, sharing the court, experiences, learning and above all, community.” – Playtomic
What can you do with it?
Playtomic has many uses including: Booking courts, creating private matches, finding public matches, entering events, and player grading estimation. The app uses your current location to show you padel clubs nearby and from there you are able to check court availability, book a court for yourself, or join an open match with a slot available. You can also create your own private match for your friends to join through their own Playtomic accounts.
Playtomic Levels
Playtomic has created its own reliable and widely used level system which you can use to join matches with players of a similar level to you. The levels range from 1-7 with 6 and 7 being reserved for elite and professional players.
So how is your level calculated? When you first download the app, Playtomic will ask a series of questions to determine an initial playing level to get you started. From there, your level will fluctuate depending on your results in private, public, and tournament matches and scores are entered on the app.
If you don’t want your level to change you are able to select the “friendly match” option.
The more match results that are entered, the more reliable your level becomes!
FAQs
Is Playtomic free?
Yes! It is a free download from the app store or google store. Court bookings and event entries are determined by the individual club which is shown on the app.
When was Playtomic founded?
Playtomic began in 2017. Its headquarters are in Madrid, Spain.
How many users does Playtomic have?
It is the largest and fastest growing racket sport players community with 1.7 million users and counting!
What is a good level on Playtomic?
Level 0-1: Initiation
You have little or no playing experience in racket sports and little aptitude or ability to play
Level 1-2: Initiation Intermediate
You have just started playing padel ad you are in a learning phase. You don’t know tactics and positioning. You make slow returns and have difficulties with walls and long rallies.
Level 2-3: Intermediate
You know the most important shots in a match but need court experience. You need to improve your control and power but are starting to feel more comfortable with the walls and rallies.
Level 3-4: Intermediate Advanced
You show consistency with medium speed shots. Not 100% comfortable with all shots, but you progressed in positioning and mid-range shots’ direction and control. You still make unforced errors.
Level 4-5: Advanced
You can anticipate the ball effects and trajectories and know how to position yourself. You make less unforced errors, can control the depth of your shots and adjust your game plan. Forehand and volley have greatly improved.
Level 5-6: Advanced High
You dominate your forehand, using it effectively for game building and transitions at the net. You can combine your shots to exploit opponents’ weaknesses. You anticipate and deal with difficult situations.
Level 6-7: Elite
You compete at a professional level.
Source: Playtomic