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The padel craze taking Manchester by storm has reached a strange new height — literally.

Similar to tennis, padel is played on a smaller court surrounded by walls in play, adding an extra dimension to the game.

Originally from Mexico, padel has surged in popularity in Europe in recent years. Developers are keen to capitalise on the boom, with courts often hired out for around £50-per-hour.

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New courts have sprung up across the city centre, in leafy suburbs, and on industrial estates in some unique spots.

Pure Padel’s Cheetham Hill branch is inside a warehouse a stone’s throw from Strangeways prison. The Pollen Club is several metres below street

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