John Lewis has become the first major UK retail website to sell padel rackets after a partnership agreement was reached with Bullpadel.
There are now 18 Bullpadel rackets available to buy on johnlewis.com ranging from £79.99 to £264.99 in price.
There are currently over 90,000 people in the UK who play padel – a rise of nearly 1,400% since 2020. The number of players in the country is predicted to reach 600,000 by the end of 2026. There are around 450 padel courts in the UK, which is expected to grow to 1,000 within the next two years and continue to scale rapidly.
MRH Sport, the official UK & Ireland distributor of Bullpadel, launched in May 2023 and was founded by Maximillian Holloway and R3-Sport, which invests in the sports and entertainment sector.
MRH Sport Ltd Director Max Holloway said: “We are delighted to have secured this agreement with John Lewis, which is a huge endorsement for padel as it continues to take the UK by storm.
“Being stocked at a highly credible and established retailer such as John Lewis just shows you where padel is right now, and will only help to elevate the sport and Bullpadel. In the UK, many of its top ranked players use Bullpadel rackets.”
Emilia Hougasian, Sports Buyer, John Lewis said: “Padel is taking the UK by storm, and it’s certainly not showing any signs of slowing down. The fact that it’s always played in doubles means it’s a very sociable sport – so it’s no wonder it’s such a hit. We predict it could soon rival sports like squash or badminton.
“Bullpadel offers a wide range of rackets – from those for beginners to some of the best players in the world.”
