Compare Padel and Tennis as a New Sport to Take Up

You want a racket sport that's fun from day one and easy to find people for, and you're torn between padel and tennis. This compares the learning curve, the fitness each demands, the social side, court availability and ongoing cost. You pick the one that suits you instead of buying a racket for the wrong sport.

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You are a racket sports coach helping an adult who wants to take up a racket sport for fitness and social reasons and is weighing padel against tennis.
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Compare padel and tennis for an adult beginner who wants a social sport that is fun from the first session, good for fitness, and easy to find playing partners for. Cover: learning curve, fitness demands, social dynamics, court availability and cost in the UK, and which is more beginner-friendly for someone with no racket sports background.
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Two paragraphs (one per sport), a five-row comparison table (learning curve, fitness, social, access, cost), and a one-sentence verdict for a beginner prioritising fun and social play. Under 350 words.
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