The Knee JournalPadel5 min read
Read this before you buy another knee sleeve
Tried the sleeve, the ice and the ibuprofen? 8 reasons padel players are switching to this strap.
Padel is fast, it's addictive, and it's hard on one small part of your knee: the tendon just below the kneecap. If your knee is fine during the match and grumpy the next morning, this is for you.
What most padel players try first
- ✕Knee sleeveRound my shin by the second set£25
- ✕Hinged braceToo bulky to move in. Lives in my bag now£60
- ✕Ibuprofen before matchesQuiet during the match, loud the next morning£8 a month
- ✕Kinesiology tapeNever lasted a sweaty match£12
- ✕New padel trainersBetter grip. Same knee£110
- ✕Two weeks offThe pain came back the night I did—
1. It works on the spot that actually hurts
The pain after padel usually sits just below the kneecap, on the patellar tendon. A sleeve squeezes the whole knee. This strap presses on that one spot.
2. It doesn't slide down by the second set
The silicone pad grips the skin and a U-shaped notch cups the kneecap. It stays where you set it, off the glass, at the net, in the third set.
3. An airbag takes the landing
Inside the raised centre of the pad there's a sealed air pocket. It compresses every time you land from a split-step and springs back. You don't feel it working. You feel the next morning.
Outside: flat4. It's what physios often suggest
A patellar strap is one of the first things physios suggest for this kind of pain. In one study, 16 of 20 people showed less strain on the tendon with a strap.
One for you, one for your partner. Free tracked delivery and 60 days to try them in real matches.
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5. You'll forget it's there
It's 5 cm tall, it breathes, and it disappears under your shorts. No bulky brace, no logo on your knee.
6. One size, set in two seconds
Set the metal slider once. After that: close it, play. It fits legs from slim to strong.
7. It comes with a plan for your rest days
The strap helps while you play. Strength does the rest. Every order includes a free 8-week plan: 15 minutes, three times a week, at home.
8. Your partner's knees hurt too
Padel is doubles. With Buy 1, Get 1 Free, the second strap is for your partner. Or for your other knee.
The 60-day court test
Wear it for real matches. Sweat in it. If it isn't for you after 60 days, you get a full refund, worn or not.
Try it risk-freeStraight answers
Will it fix my knee?
No, and we won't pretend it does. It puts steady pressure on the patellar tendon while you play, the spot physios often target with a strap. The free 8-week plan is there for the strengthening part.
Is it the right strap for my pain?
It's made for pain just below the kneecap that shows up during or after matches, on the stairs, the next morning. Pain inside the joint, swelling, or a knee that gives way? See a physio first.
Will it slide down?
The silicone pad grips the skin and the U-shaped notch cups the kneecap, so it stays where you set it. Set it once with the metal slider, then just close it before you warm up.
Does it dig in?
It should feel snug, not tight. The pad is wide and soft so the pressure is spread over the tendon, not on a thin edge. If it leaves a deep mark, loosen it a notch.
Which size do I need?
One size. The slider and the hook-and-loop fit it to your leg two fingers below the kneecap. If it doesn't fit, the 60-day guarantee covers it.
What do I get?
Your strap (two with Buy 1, Get 1 Free) and the free 8-week knee plan by email, the same day.