SwingVision is an iPhone/iPad usually known for tennis and pickleball but now available for Padel players too!
Using AI and smart tracking it turns a single-camera recording into something that feels "broadcast-like": with clipped highlights, stat overlays, and post-session analysis. Tracking key metrics like shot speed, depth, accuracy, ball arc and rally length, plus automated stats/scoreboards on video, highlight creation, and "personalized coaching" with goal tracking.
With SwingVision already being in Beta release for Padel, early feedback is that padel support is currently focused on bringing the AI highlight experience including auto trim to padel, with access being granted to testers including padeltours.asia rather than a fully public launch. Though on social media posts you can see they are already optimising their existing AI model from tennis and pickle for padel. So we don't expect it to be long before a full rollout is delivered of all the apps features.
What it's good for in padel (right now)
Padel matches are perfect for video review because so many points hinge on repeatable patterns: return depth, lobs under pressure, bandeja/víbora choices, and whether your team is winning the "middle ball" battle. A tool that reliably compresses a long session into a watchable set of rallies is instantly useful, even before the padel-specific stat layer becomes as mature as tennis.
Where SwingVision shines is the "less admin, more feedback" loop:
You record once and you're not stuck manually scrubbing an hour of footage to find the 25 rallies that matter.
You get objective prompts to review the moments that decided points (rather than relying on memory, which is usually biased toward the last mistake you made).
If you're sharing clips (with friends, coaches, or even your partner), the "highlight-first" workflow can make feedback way easier to act on.
What it can track (and what to treat carefully)
SwingVision's iOS listing claims tracking of speed, depth, accuracy, and rally length, plus automated stat overlays and highlights. In padel beta, assume the most dependable outcome is still:
Rally extraction / highlight reels
Rally length and momentum-style review (which points were long/short, where the match swung)
Be more cautious about treating any early beta numbers as "truth" for padel-specific shots (like glass rebounds, off-the-wall volleys, and very flat exchanges close to the net). Those are exactly the scenarios that usually need sport-specific tuning in computer vision.
How it can improve your performance (practical uses)
Here are a few padel-specific ways to use it without overthinking the stats:
Return + first 4 shots audit
Watch only the first phase of each point for a session. You'll quickly spot: returns landing short, lobs that sit up, or rushed third shots.
Net decision review
Tag (or simply rewatch) points where you got passed or forced into a weak volley. Look for the pattern: were you too tight, too wide, or moving forward on the wrong ball?
Shot-selection accountability
Track how often you choose a high-risk winner attempt versus a "keep them pinned" shot. Video makes this brutally clear-in a good way.
Setup: what you need and how to place it
SwingVision's own guidance strongly recommends mounting your phone rather than handholding. Their setup instructions reference securing the phone into an adapter and attaching a Swing Stick on the fence behind the baseline (in the recommended marked area). This matches how the product is typically described in independent discussions: the goal is a stable, elevated, behind-the-court view so the app can see both sides cleanly.
A sensible padel setup checklist:
iPhone with plenty of storage + a full charge (or a battery pack)
Fence mount (Swing Stick-style) centered behind the court if possible
Start recording before warm-up rallies, so you don't miss "first games" patterns
If you use Apple Watch, SwingVision also promotes watch-driven features like challenging line calls and hands-free control (useful even if padel line-calling isn't your priority).
The beta reality: who it's for
If you love reviewing video but hate editing, this beta is worth your time. The biggest "win" is turning padel sessions into reviewable highlights fast. The trade-off is that beta means rough edges: occasional missed tracking moments, padel-specific edge cases (glass, tight net exchanges), and a feature set that may lag behind what tennis/pickleball users already get.
One more practical note: community chatter around the beta indicates iOS-first testing and that Android support is planned later, so for now it's largely an iPhone tester's playground.
The Verdict So Far SwingVision's padel beta looks like a strong "video-to-learning" accelerator-especially for players who want faster feedback loops. Go in expecting highlights and review value first, and treat any early stat precision as "directional" until padel support matures.