Padel pairs & rankings explained
Pro padel has exploded, but its structure can be confusing. Here's the quick map — and how our pair leaderboard fits in.
The pro tour
The top circuit is Premier Padel, alongside FIP (International Padel Federation) events that range from Major down to smaller Challenger and Future tournaments. The best pairs — Galán/Chingotto, Coello/Tapia and a handful of others — contest the biggest titles.
Official ranking vs our Elo
Official rankings are points tables earned over a season. Our Elo pair-leaderboard estimates current strength directly and updates after every match, so it reacts faster to form. The very top usually agrees; the interesting differences are where Elo spots a rising or fading pair early.