🚀 The Padel Level SECRET REVEALED! Why You Need to Know Your Playtomic Ranking!

November 17, 2025

Today we are diving deep into the an important factor for improving your game: Understanding your Padel ranking!

We are going to break down the highly effective padel ranking system used by one of the world's leading platforms, Playtomic, to figure out exactly where you stand on the padel court. While there are various systems utilized by different padel organizations and local padel clubs, the Playtomic structure is a widespread and comprehensive guide that provides the structure and motivation you need to improve.

This guide is your roadmap to finding better padel opponents, setting smart training goals, and buying the perfect padel racket to match your skills.

Why Understanding Your Level Is CRUCIAL

Padel welcomes all players, from beginners taking their first swings to experienced competitors. But if you don't know your current level, you can’t efficiently move toward the next one.

Track That Progress: Understanding your level helps players track their journey and set personal goals. The Playtomic ranking is a great way to measure your progress.
Find Your Crew: Knowing your rank makes it easier to find suitable opponents and competitions.
Gear Up Right: Advanced rackets offer additional control and power, but only to players who have sufficient precision and strength to handle them. Beginners often struggle with the small sweet spot and low ball output of advanced rackets, so matching your racket to your skill level is key.

In short: Stop guessing! If you know where you stand, you know where to focus your energy and training.

How Playtomic Figures You Out

We’re focusing this entire guide on how Playtomic assesses your level. Playtomic uses a dynamic rating system on a scale from 0 to 7, with 7 being the highest level possible.

Initial Assessment: When you first create a Playtomic profile, you establish a generic level for Padel and Tennis by completing a questionnaire.
The Algorithm is Dynamic: After this initial step, your level is calculated based on match results and the rankings of your opponents. This ensures the level is an accurate reflection of your current abilities.
Reliability is Key: Your Reliability % is the most crucial factor influencing fluctuations in your level. Reliability increases with match results, but only changes in competitive matches. If your reliability is low, your level will change more rapidly; if it's high, the system is more confident in your rating, leading to fewer changes.

The algorithm calculates the average level per team in competitive matches to determine how much to adjust each player's rating.

What You Can Do to Assess and Dominate

You want to move up that 0-7 scale? Here is what you need to focus on:

1. Play Competitive Matches

The Playtomic ranking is designed to be improved primarily by competing in ranked matches. Playing many matches against different opponents helps you classify yourself relative to them.

2. Get Serious About Training

To improve your level, dedicated training is usually required. You should aim to train nearly as much as you play matches. Only in training can you fill in the gaps in your abilities and improve on your strengths.

Beginners (Level 1-2): Focus on control, footwork, and reaction time.
Intermediate Players (Level 3-4): Focus on improving strategy and adapting to different playing styles.
Advanced Players (Level 5+): Focus on tactics, psychology, fitness, and constantly refining techniques.

A coach can provide personalized observations and suggestions to build the muscle memory required for match day success. Physical fitness becomes increasingly important as players near the advanced level.

Our interpretation of Playtomics Level Chart

Our interpretation of the Playtomic Levels

Use this detailed chart, based on the Playtomic Level Descriptions (Levels 0-7), to accurately assess your current game and identify where your focus should be. Recognize that other Padel Apps may have slightly different assessment criteria.

Playtomic Level	General Player Description	Confident Shots	Comfortable Areas	Need to Work On (Focus)
0.0	Never Played/Newbie	None.	Knows basic rules.	Basic rules, footwork, hand-eye coordination.
1.0 - 1.5	Beginner	Rally and return at low speed. Simple volleys.	Understanding how the ball bounces off the walls.	Ball control and accuracy. Consistency, footwork, and reaction time. Avoiding mistakes on backhand, serve, volley, walls, and overheads.
2.0 - 2.5	Advanced Beginner	Plays a more aggressive first serve. Some success with easy forehand volleys.	Can rally and return at low speed. Familiar with shot types.	Backhand consistency (often avoided). Timing on volleys and overheads. Proper positioning (frequently in "no man’s land").
3.0	Mid Intermediate	Flat and drive shots. Consistent, well-placed first serve. Forehand hits medium-fast balls successfully.	Can sustain longer rallies. Can hold long rallies with simple backhands at medium pace. Comfortable with flat medium-speed balls off the wall.	Consistency of volleys and overheads. Improving strategy. Tactics (partner communication; avoiding creating court gaps).
4.0	High Intermediate	Masters most strokes. Able to play slice forehand, slice backhand, or flat, directing the ball correctly. Bandeja and Vibora.	Controls the directions. Skillful play of walls and corners. Constructs points with patience.	Consistency around the court. Unpredictable tactics. Physical fitness.
5.0	Advanced Recreational	Nearly perfect technique in all shots. Aggressive volleys. Kick smash (x3) or flat smash (x4) to end rallies.	Returning difficult balls played with speed and spin safely and purposefully. Comfortable with the wall, choosing shots judiciously. Recognizes and anticipates opponents’ tactics.	Maintaining consistency in attack. Focusing on high tactical mindset and psychology.
6.0	Advanced/Expert	Hard hitting forehand/backhand with control, depth, and variety. Masters all overhead shots (fake smash, backhand smash, rulo).	Dominates technique and tactical skills. Power at the net. Effective use of walls for both attack and defense. Good rebounding defense.	Refining techniques. Physical conditioning to maintain peak performance. Flexibly adapting playing style to external factors.
7.0	Pro/Elite	Mastery of all variations. Perfect technique assumed across all shot categories.	Extreme levels of physical and psychological strength. Quickly understands and exploits opponent weakness.	Maintaining peak performance and physical conditioning. Adaptability over technical work.

Now you know the secrets! Use this information to pinpoint your weaknesses and train smarter, not just harder. Understanding your level is like having a detailed map in a complex city: it tells you exactly where you are and the fastest route to the next exciting district. Go hit that court and get after that next level!