In this episode of Padel Up: Kit and Equipment, host Jack Mercer breaks down everything you need to know about maintaining your padel gear to maximise performance and longevity. Whether you're a weekend warrior or a dedicated club player, proper kit maintenance can save you significant money and keep your equipment performing at its best for longer.

Jack covers the key areas every padel player should focus on, including padel racket storage and temperature management, protective frame tape application, and how to correctly clean your racket face to preserve spin and control. He also dives into padel ball preservation, explaining how pressurised storage tubes can extend the playable life of your balls and why heat is your biggest enemy when it comes to storage.

Footwear gets a full breakdown too, with practical advice on why you should keep your padel shoes dedicated to the court, how to clean outsoles after clay or artificial grass sessions, and why heat drying is one of the fastest ways to destroy a good pair of padel shoes.

The episode wraps up with tips on padel bag care, zip maintenance, and how to wash technical padel apparel without degrading the fabric's performance properties.

If you've ever had a racket crack too soon, shoes wear out faster than expected, or balls go dead after just a few sessions, this episode is essential listening.

Keywords: padel equipment care, how to maintain a padel racket, padel shoe care tips, padel ball storage, padel kit maintenance, padel bag tips, padel gear longevity, padel racket frame tape, Padel Up podcast.