Tone Of Voice

At WPA, we're more than a facility. We're a home for padel — a place where the sport grows, players improve, and communities connect. From Dubai to the world, our mission is to make padel accessible, inspiring, and unforgettable.

How we speak reflects who we are. Our tone of voice shapes how players, partners, and new audiences experience WPA. It communicates our values: ambition without arrogance, expertise without exclusion, clarity without coldness.

Introduction

Mission Statement

WPA's vision is to be the world's leading padel and lifestyle brand.

Our Throughline

We strike a balance between confidence and accessibility. We are leaders in the global padel community, but we’re also a welcoming first step for anyone curious about the game. Whether you’re a professional competing at the highest level or a newcomer stepping onto the court for the first time, our words should make you feel included, inspired, and at home.

How to Use These Guidelines

These guidelines are not strict rules. They are a framework, a map. They help us stay consistent, but they also leave space for creativity and personality. Sometimes, breaking the rules will feel right — and that’s okay. What matters is that our voice always returns to the same foundation: confident, approachable, and full of the joy of padel.

WPA Is...

The passionate pioneer.

The welcoming coach.

The ambitious professional.

The trusted home of padel.

WPA was founded by people who saw a sport's potential and built a home for it in Dubai before anyone else. Breaking new ground is part of our DNA — and the way we communicate should reflect that too.

For every principle outlined here, there will be moments where a bold exception works perfectly.

Key Attributes

Welcoming But Expert

We speak to everyone — from first-time players picking up a racket to national team athletes. Our tone is open and friendly, but we know the game inside-out and can use padel-specific language when it helps.

Ambitious but Approachable

We are leading the global growth of padel with confidence and vision. But we never lose sight of the joy of the game, keeping our words human, warm, and easy to connect with.

Simple and Precise

Like a well-placed shot, our language is clear and efficient. We avoid clutter, jargon, or unnecessary detail, letting our message land cleanly every time.

Play, Don't Preach

We don't need to boast about being the home of padel — we show it through our energy, our facilities, and our community. Our tone reflects movement, excitement, and the love of the game.

Welcoming But Expert

Open to all, but authoritative when needed.

Padel is a game anyone can pick up — and our language should reflect that. While experienced players can easily understand words meant for newcomers, the reverse isn’t true. That’s why most of our tone should welcome every player, without assuming too much prior knowledge.

We speak to shared experiences — the thrill of a long rally, the joy of connecting with friends on court, the excitement of learning a new shot. These are universal. When it’s time to speak to advanced players or professionals, we can lean into technical terms — but always in the right place, never at the expense of accessibility.

Needs work

“Learn bandejas, viboras, and chiquitas to control every point.”

Working well

“Learn the shots that will help you take control of every rally.”

Needs work

“Our carbon-fiber racket range delivers unmatched torsional stability and swing weight.”

Working well

“Our rackets are designed to give you stability, comfort, and confidence in every shot.”

Needs work

“Everyone is obsessed with padel.”

Working well

“It's hard not to fall in love with the game.”

Ambitious but Approachable

Confident in our vision, but always within reach.

WPA exists to grow padel on a global stage. We're bold, forward-thinking, and proud to lead. But ambition shouldn't come across as arrogance. Our voice should carry energy and inspiration while staying friendly and human.

We want players, partners, and newcomers alike to feel like they belong in this journey. That means celebrating progress without putting anyone down, speaking with confidence but never over-promising, and showing that professionalism and warmth can live side by side.

Needs work

“WPA is the world's only true home of padel. Play anywhere else and you're settling for less.”

Working well

“WPA is where padel finds its home — and where every player can find their game.”

Needs work

“Our facilities set the gold standard, and no one else comes close.”

Working well

“Our facilities are designed to bring out the best in every player, from your first match to your fiercest competition.”

Needs work

“We will dominate the sport worldwide.”

Working well

“We're proud to be part of padel's global growth — and excited to welcome more players into the game every day.”

Simple and Precise

Clear, direct, and easy to follow.

Padel is fast, fluid, and intuitive — and our language should be the same. Every word should land like a clean shot: purposeful and effective. We avoid unnecessary jargon, long explanations, or clutter. The goal is to be concise without losing warmth, giving players and partners exactly what they need to know.

When we explain technical details, we do so in a way that's relatable, focusing on the benefit rather than the complexity. Simplicity is not about saying less — it's about saying what matters, and saying it clearly.

Needs work

“WPA offers multi-surface indoor and outdoor padel courts designed with advanced shock-absorption systems for optimized player performance.”

Working well

“WPA offers indoor and outdoor courts designed to keep you comfortable and performing at your best.”

Needs work

“Our state-of-the-art lighting system uses LED arrays calibrated to 500 lux, ensuring optimal visibility at every angle.”

Working well

“Every court is brightly lit so you can see every ball, every time — day or night.”

Needs work

“Our training methodology integrates progressive intensity drills to maximize tactical adaptability.”

Working well

“Our training sessions are designed to push your game further, step by step.”

Play, Don't Preach

Show our passion through action, not empty claims.

We don't need to tell people we're the home of padel — we prove it every day through our facilities, our players, and our community. Our tone should be energetic, vibrant, and full of movement, just like the game itself.

That means avoiding language that feels boastful, generic, or self-congratulatory. Instead, we demonstrate expertise and leadership by highlighting experiences, celebrating real stories, and letting the joy of padel shine through.

Needs work

“WPA is the world's leading authority on padel.”

Working well

“At WPA, you'll find world-class courts, expert coaching, and a community that loves the game as much as you do.”

Needs work

“Our players dominate every competition.”

Working well

“Our players bring their best to every competition — and inspire others to do the same.”

Needs work

“No one can match what WPA has built.”

Working well

“From Dubai to the world, we're building places where padel thrives.”

Principles

Headlines and captions are where we capture attention — whether on a website, a poster in the club, or an Instagram post. Short, punchy headlines should use Title Case, making them feel strong and declarative. No punctuation is usually needed. Longer captions or statements should use Sentence case, especially when they read as complete thoughts. In those cases, punctuation adds clarity and rhythm.

There will always be room for creative exceptions, but this framework helps keep our communications consistent and polished.

Ideal for Title Case

Padel Starts Here

Your Game, Your Court

From Dubai to the World

Ideal for Sentence Case

This is where your padel journey begins.

We make the game simple, exciting, and accessible.

Come for the courts. Stay for the community.

Write in first person on behalf of WPA. Use we, our, and us when referring to the academy, and you when speaking directly to players and partners. This builds a sense of belonging.

Default to International English. WPA is based in Dubai but has a global presence. Avoid heavy slang or overly regional phrasing. Keep language simple, neutral, and welcoming across cultures.

Body copy should focus on benefits, not specs. When describing courts, training, or equipment, emphasize the experience for the player, not just the technical details. Specs can be used sparingly for advanced players or investor contexts.

Balance rhythm in writing. Each paragraph should have at least one complete sentence anchoring it. Fragments and short bursts are welcome — they add energy — but clarity always comes first.

Exclamation points are rare. The game itself carries energy; our words don't need to shout. One exclamation point is acceptable in kids programs or playful social posts, but never more than one per statement.

Avoid vague comparisons. Words like better, stronger, faster mean little without context. If we make comparisons, they should be specific: “Our courts are designed to reduce strain on your knees, so you can play longer.”

  • Punctuation with purpose.
  • Use the Oxford comma (almost always).
  • Use em dashes — sparingly and correctly — to create flow.
  • Ampersands (&) only in titles, headings, or when space is limited (e.g. social posts).

Keep it precise, keep it human. Our voice should always reflect the same qualities as a good rally: clear, well-placed, and enjoyable.