The sport that could make a great return for early investors

Padel has exploded in popularity, but there's money to be made too

If you've had a conversation with someone wearing a quarter zip sweater in the last year or two, you will almost certainly have talked about the phenomenon that is padel.

The racquet sport has exploded in popularity across the UK, quickly capturing the attention of sports enthusiasts, celebrities and increasingly, investors.

It’s grown from just 6,000 players five years ago to an astounding 130,000 today, with more than 500 courts nationwide and potential demand for 6,000 more. 

But who is leading this charge, and who might be left up the creek...