# gilovia

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title: gilovia, Golf · Padel · Tennis · Active Living
description: An independent magazine for golf, padel and tennis players: rules, technique, kit, trips and fitness, with a handicap calculator, score keeper and more tools.

## Business
- Website: gilovia.com
- Topic: Golf, Padel, Tennis, Active Living, Travel, Gear & Style
- Audience: English-speaking readers interested in Golf, Padel and Tennis
- Language: en
- Editions: gilovia.de (de)
- Region: International
- E-Mail: info@gilovia.com
- Phone: +49 1577 5588888
- Publisher: NexTao GmbH
- About: https://gilovia.com/about/
- Update: 2026-11-07

## Category
- [Golf: handicap, swing, etiquette and courses](https://gilovia.com/golf/): The handicap, the swing, the etiquette nobody explains and the ground under your feet.
- [Padel: rules, walls, rackets and tactics](https://gilovia.com/padel/): Four players, two walls and a solid racket: the fastest growing racket game, explained from the first serve.
- [Tennis: scoring, surfaces, serve and doubles](https://gilovia.com/tennis/): Tennis is a lifelong game with an old scoring system and three very different surfaces.
- [Active Living: warm-up, strength and recovery for players](https://gilovia.com/active-living/): The best equipment for golf, padel and tennis is a body that moves well.
- [Travel: golf holidays, padel trips and tennis camps](https://gilovia.com/travel/): Some of the best rounds and matches happen away from home.
- [Gear & Style: club fitting, strings, shoes and dress codes](https://gilovia.com/gear/): Kit matters less than practice, but the wrong kit can hold you back or hurt your arm.

## Key content
- [Padel rules for beginners: serve, walls and scoring explained](https://gilovia.com/padel/padel-rules-beginners/): Padel rules explained: court size and net height, the underhand serve, how the glass and mesh work, scoring, the golden point, the Star Point and common faults.
- [Tennis scoring explained: points, deuce, sets and tiebreaks](https://gilovia.com/tennis/tennis-scoring-explained/): How tennis scoring works: love to 40, deuce and advantage, sets to six, the seven point tiebreak, match tiebreaks and the ten point final set at the majors.
- [Golf handicap explained: how the World Handicap System works](https://gilovia.com/golf/golf-handicap-explained/): How the World Handicap System works: Score Differentials, the best 8 of 20, net double bogey, Course Handicap and how to get your very first Handicap Index.
- [Playing off the glass: how to read the walls in padel](https://gilovia.com/padel/padel-glass-walls-play/): How to play off the glass in padel: reading back and side wall rebounds, footwork, the bandeja and víbora, the lob, glass versus mesh and partner drills.
- [Tennis string types and tension explained for club players](https://gilovia.com/gear/tennis-racket-string-tension/): How tennis strings work: natural gut, multifilament, synthetic gut and polyester, gauge, hybrids, tension ranges, tension loss, restringing and arm comfort.
- [A padel holiday in Spain: where and how to play as a visitor](https://gilovia.com/travel/padel-holiday-spain/): Why padel feels at home in Spain: its history from Acapulco to Marbella, finding open matches as a visitor, playing in the heat and the best regions to visit.
- [Flying with golf clubs and rackets: how to pack sports kit](https://gilovia.com/travel/flying-golf-clubs-rackets/): How to fly with golf clubs, tennis and padel rackets: hard cases or padded covers, protecting the driver, airline rules in general, labelling and insurance.
- [Planning a golf holiday: seasons, tee times and clubs](https://gilovia.com/travel/golf-holiday-planning/): How to plan a golf holiday: the best months by region, how many rounds to book, tee times, green fees, handicap certificates and whether to take your clubs.
- [First round of golf: etiquette and pace of play for beginners](https://gilovia.com/golf/first-round-golf-etiquette/): Your first round of golf without the nerves: where to stand, when to shout fore, ready golf, pitch marks, divots, bunkers, the green and the first tee.
- [A ten minute warm-up for golf, padel and tennis](https://gilovia.com/active-living/mobility-warm-up-golf-racket-sports/): A simple ten minute dynamic warm-up for golf, padel and tennis: raise the pulse, mobilise hips, spine and shoulders, rehearse your swing, then cool down.
- [Tennis serve technique: grip, toss and a reliable second serve](https://gilovia.com/tennis/tennis-serve-technique/): Build a reliable tennis serve: continental grip, stance, toss, trophy position, pronation, spin on the second serve, the foot fault rule and a practice plan.
- [Golf club fitting: what happens and who really benefits](https://gilovia.com/gear/golf-club-fitting-guide/): What happens in a golf club fitting: static measurements, launch monitor data, shaft flex, length, lie angle, loft gaps and grips, and who benefits most.
- [Choosing a padel racket: shape, balance, weight and core](https://gilovia.com/padel/choosing-padel-racket/): How to choose a padel racket: round, teardrop and diamond shapes, balance, weight, soft and hard cores, fibreglass and carbon faces, texture and arm comfort.
- [Doubles tennis positioning: formations, poaching and teamwork](https://gilovia.com/tennis/doubles-tennis-positioning/): Where to stand in doubles tennis: one up one back, both at the net, the Australian and I formations, poaching, middle balls, lobs and drills for club pairs.
- [Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow: how players protect their arms](https://gilovia.com/active-living/tennis-golf-elbow-prevention/): Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow in plain words: why golfers, padel and tennis players get them, and how load, technique, kit and forearm strength help.
- [Padel vs tennis: what really changes when you switch courts](https://gilovia.com/padel/padel-vs-tennis-differences/): Padel and tennis compared: court size, walls, serve, rackets, balls, learning curve, the social side and which tennis skills transfer when you switch courts.
- [Golf swing fundamentals: grip, posture, ball position, impact](https://gilovia.com/golf/golf-swing-fundamentals/): The golf swing basics that matter most: grip styles and pressure, posture, alignment, ball position, the takeaway, the turn, impact and a simple practice plan.
- [Clay, grass and hard courts: how tennis surfaces play](https://gilovia.com/tennis/clay-grass-hard-courts/): How clay, grass, hard courts, artificial grass and indoor carpet play, which shoe soles suit each, and how to adapt your tactics and movement on every surface.
- [Tennis camps for adults: what a good week on court looks like](https://gilovia.com/travel/tennis-camp-adults/): What to expect from an adult tennis camp: the daily structure, groups and coach ratios, sensible hours on court, questions to ask before booking and body care.
- [Tennis, padel and golf shoes: why the sole matters most](https://gilovia.com/gear/court-golf-shoes-guide/): How tennis, padel and golf shoes differ: herringbone and pimpled soles, spiked and spikeless golf shoes, lateral support, fit tips and when to replace them.

## Latest articles
- [What to wear at the golf and tennis club: dress codes decoded](https://gilovia.com/gear/what-to-wear-golf-tennis-club/) (2026-10-27): What to wear for golf, tennis and padel: collared shirts and tailored shorts, tennis whites, padel sportswear, layering, sun protection and asking the club.
- [Recovery after golf, padel or tennis: simple habits that work](https://gilovia.com/active-living/recovery-after-match/) (2026-10-27): Simple recovery habits after golf, padel or tennis: cool down, water and a balanced meal, sleep, gentle movement the next day and a sensible plan for your week.
- [Links, parkland, heathland, desert: how golf courses play](https://gilovia.com/golf/links-parkland-heathland-desert-courses/) (2026-10-27): Links, parkland, heathland, desert and mountain golf compared: how each type of course plays, which shots work best and what to pack for a round or a trip.
- [Strength training over 40 for golfers and racket players](https://gilovia.com/active-living/strength-training-racket-golf/) (2026-10-27): A simple twice weekly strength programme for golfers, padel and tennis players over 40: legs, hinge, pull, push, rotation, balance, grip and how to progress.

## Tools
- [Golf, padel and tennis tools: handicap, score, racket](https://gilovia.com/tools/): Free tools for players: golf Handicap Calculator, tennis and padel Score Keeper, Padel Racket Finder, Grip Size Finder, Sport Match and a glossary.
- [Handicap Calculator: Course Handicap and Handicap Index (WHS)](https://gilovia.com/tools/handicap-calculator/): Free golf Handicap Calculator: Course Handicap and Playing Handicap for any tees, score differentials and Handicap Index under the World Handicap System.
- [Score Keeper: tennis and padel scoring, golden point and tiebreak](https://gilovia.com/tools/score-keeper/): Free tennis and padel Score Keeper: points, games and sets with advantage or golden point, tiebreak at six all and match tiebreak to ten.
- [Padel Racket Finder: shape, balance and weight for your game](https://gilovia.com/tools/padel-racket-finder/): Free Padel Racket Finder: answer five questions about level, playing style and arm comfort and get a starting profile for shape, balance, weight and core.
- [Grip Size Finder: tennis grip size from your hand measurement](https://gilovia.com/tools/grip-size-finder/): Free tennis Grip Size Finder: measure your hand with a ruler and get your grip size from 4 to 4 5/8 inches (European 0 to 5), with overgrip advice.
- [Sport Match: golf, padel or tennis, which game suits you](https://gilovia.com/tools/sport-match/): Free Sport Match quiz: six questions about time, company and pace show whether golf, padel or tennis suits you best right now, with where to start.
- [Glossary: golf, padel and tennis terms explained](https://gilovia.com/tools/glossary/): Golf, padel and tennis glossary: handicap, slope rating, bandeja, víbora, golden point, tiebreak and many more terms explained in plain English.

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