Advantage
At deuce, a team must take advantage and then win the next point to win the game. Classic Full Match uses this by default.
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Five padel scoring formats, clearly compared.
Padelly offers five ready-to-play match presets. They cover a full traditional match, a common German club structure, and shorter single-set or mini-set options. The right choice depends on your court time and competition rules.
Last reviewed: July 18, 2026Which Padelly format should you choose?
| Format | Match structure | Default scoring | Best suited for |
|---|---|---|---|
| German Club Match | Best of three: two standard sets, then a super tie-break to 10 instead of a third set if the match is level. | Golden Point; standard tie-break to 7 in the first two sets. | German club and league play using this compact deciding format. |
| Classic Full Match | First to two standard sets to 6; a third full set is played when needed. | Advantage; standard tie-break to 7 at 6–6. | Traditional full matches without a shortened deciding set. |
| Fast Match | One standard set to 6. | Golden Point; standard tie-break to 7 at 6–6. | A complete but time-conscious single set. |
| Mini Set Match | One mini set to 4. | Golden Point; standard tie-break to 7 at 4–4. | Training, warm-ups, and short court bookings. |
| Best of 3 Mini Sets | Short sets to 4; the first team to win two sets wins the match. | Golden Point; standard tie-break to 7 at 4–4. | A multi-set match with shorter sets. |
Advantage and Golden Point in the launch presets.
Golden Point
At 40–40, the next point decides the game. German Club, Fast, Mini Set, and Best of 3 Mini Sets use it by default.
About Star Point: Star Point is used in selected 2026 FIP circuits, but it is not a selectable option in Padelly’s launch UI. Padelly therefore does not present it as a currently available app mode.
Standard tie-breaks and a deciding super tie-break.
A standard set starts a tie-break at 6–6; a mini set starts one at 4–4. Padelly counts the standard tie-break to 7 with a two-point lead. In German Club Match, one set apiece leads to a match-deciding super tie-break to 10, also requiring a two-point lead. Serving follows the normal one-point-then-two-points tie-break rotation, and undo restores the correct server and side.
Competition rules can differ.
Padelly’s presets are practical options, not a claim that every club or tournament uses the same structure. Confirm the required format with your organiser before play. For the governing rules and current alternative scoring methods, consult the official International Padel Federation Rules of Padel (PDF).