Former professional tennis player and Wall Street banker, Nicholas Solarewicz and entrepreneur, Chris Moore joined forces to launch Privé Padel. Their vision is to push the sport of padel forward, which is one of the fastest growing sports and their first phase is opening up this club.

Padel’s roots can be traced to Latin America in the 70’s. It gained momentum in Argentina and Spain where padel is the second most popular sport by participation behind football, and is now all across Europe. Padel is more similar to tennis and squash as it mixes elements of both. It is a doubles game sharing the same scoring as tennis with the addition of glass walls surrounding the court. Padel shares much of the culture of tennis, but is quicker to learn, softer on the body, and more of a social experience.

With an initial target of players in NYC and Miami - as well as to bring padel to the most beautiful travel destinations and hospitality, the Hamptons was the ideal setting for their first concept at a luxury resort. Privé was the first padel club to build and independently operate as an amenity of a luxury resort in the U.S. Guests can expect a stunning backdrop and high-touch experience.

They offer 2 tiers. Gold is perfect for the player who hits the court a few times a week, offering 50% off court bookings and a set of guest passes each month. Platinum is designed for the true padel enthusiast. While it comes at a premium, it includes unlimited complimentary play, so if you’re serious about your game, there’s real value there.

This year marks the 3rd season and in addition to their Montauk location, you’ll see Privé Padel at some exceptional resorts around the globe. Pop-ups, tournaments, brand collaborations, and members-only events are in the works for this year.

It’s worth noting that if you are a beginner, padel is about having fun, not perfection, especially if you are playing with those that are at your level.

If you are someone who has played a racquet sport consistently, it’s a seamless transition into padel in terms of getting on the court and having a great experience! Be mindful that having that know how is great especially if you are playing someone who may be a non-racquet sport player; however, padel is much less about physical power and proweress and more about finesse and touch.

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