Move over pickleball. There’s a new court craze in town, and it’s bouncing into The Hamptons just in time for the summer season. Enter: Privé Padel.
What is Padel?
If tennis and squash had a glamorous nepo baby, perfectly suited for the bougiest of resorts and the highest of society, it would be padel. Padel is a doubles-based racquet sport played on an enclosed court slightly smaller than a tennis court, with walls in play. Originating in Mexico, the sport has quickly become a phenomenon in Latin America and Europe. It’s fast-paced, strategic, and inherently social. Now, Privé Padel is serving up an ace stateside, with their padel club at Montauk Yacht Club.
The Club
The brainchild of Nicholas Solarewicz, a former professional tennis player and Wall Street banker, and Christopher Moore, a wellness entrepreneur and longtime Hamptons resident, Privé Padel debuted its flagship location at The Montauk Yacht Club last year. The vision? A lifestyle-driven company that redefines the way people experience padel. This is not your father’s average rent-a-court at the community center. The club fuses sport, wellness, and social life against the backdrop of the most iconic summer destination — The Hamptons. And we mean literally, right against it. The club’s private Spanish-style courts sit directly on the picturesque waterfront. The only downside is that you may get distracted by the million-dollar views while your opponent sneaks a slam right past you.
At Privé, the name of the game isn’t just the game itself — it’s social connection and community. The club offers public access as well as Gold and Platinum membership tiers, so there’s something for everyone who wants in on the volley vibes. There are curated matches, casual rallies, and clinics, making Privé Padel equal parts fitness center and social club.
Location
Privé Padel is located at the historic Montauk Yacht Club — a sprawling resort on the glittering shores of Lake Montauk. If you looked up “summer” in a dictionary, the Montauk Yacht Club would be the definition. It combines glamorous East End luxury with sleepy summer days, preferably with a spritz in hand. Whether you’re indulging in the decadent raw bar at Ocean Club, getting some well-deserved R&R at the Wellness Cabana or just lounging by one of the not one, not two, but three resort pools, the Montauk Yacht Club has everything you need to unwind after a long day on the courts.
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FAQs
Q: Is Privé Padel open to the public?
A: Yes, Privé Padel is open to the public. For non-members, using the courts costs $50/hr, private lessons cost $325, and clinics cost $75.
Q: How much does a Privé Padel membership cost?
A: Privé Padel offers a Gold Membership for $200/month and a Platinum Membership for $600/month.
Q: Is Privé Padel open every day?
A: Yes, during the summer season Privé Padel is open 7 days a week, from 9am-7pm.
