15/08/2026
PLAY THE GAME, NOT THE RATING
We see more and more players becoming obsessed with their Playtomic rating.
- Checking it after every match.
- Avoiding games because they might lose points.
- Getting frustrated when their level drops.
- Only wanting to play people who will improve their rating.
But somewhere along the way, people are forgetting
Why we started playing padel in the first place?
To have fun.
To compete.
To exercise.
To meet new people.
To improve our game.
And because padel is ridiculously addictive!
Your Playtomic level is a useful guide for finding competitive matches — it isn’t a ranking of how good you are as a person or how much you should enjoy the game.
Play better players. Play different players. Lose matches. Learn from them. Have a laugh.
Ironically, if you stop worrying about protecting your level and concentrate on actually becoming a better player, the number will eventually take care of itself.
Play the game. Not the rating. 💜🎾
