Smash Padel is proud to announce the opening of its new club in Cardiff, featuring six panoramic, canopy covered courts. Located in the heart of the Welsh capital in Landaff Fields, the new facility brings a strong community ethos to one of the UK’s most vibrant sporting cities.
In a move that reinforces Smash Padel’s commitment to innovation, the Cardiff venue will be the first in the network to launch with Nettla, an all-in-one management platform purpose-built for the padel industry. Nettla is designed to streamline the player experience, offering effortless court booking, player matchmaking, and integrated club communication from a single, user-friendly app.
Rupert Taylor, CEO of Smash Padel, commented “We’re focused on delivering the best practice at every level. This includes our players’ experience in finding and booking a court or activity with us. Strategically partnering with Nettla makes it very easy and simple for our community to get involved and it’s already proving to be popular with our Cardiff players.”
Designed by the creators behind platforms like MATCHi, Classpass, Forza Football, Jennis, and LEGO, Nettla gives padel clubs the tools to streamline operations and unlock sustainable, long-term growth. The intuitive design makes it easier for both players and clubs to stay connected and active. It’s part of Smash’s broader vision to raise the standard of padel club operations across the UK.
“Padel clubs are growing fast, but they often struggle with disjointed systems and outdated tools”, said Adam, CPO of Nettla. “We built Nettla to change that, giving club operators the intelligent infrastructure they need to serve players better and scale smarter.”
Smash Padel Cardiff opens its doors this August, bringing their LTA award winning ethos, programs and junior pathways to the Welsh padel community.