Industry News
Industry News
Aug. 13, 2026
Key points: Before ordering a padel court, prepare your site dimensions, land-use approval status, preferred court type, wind and weather conditions, foundation plan, drainage, power supply, logistics access, installation team, budget, and target opening date. A good supplier can help refine the details, but the buyer should not start with only “send me a price.” Fortune helps buyers match padel court products with real project conditions so the court arrives ready for installation.
Buying a padel court is not like buying a small piece of sports equipment. It is a construction-related project with steel structure, glass, turf, lights, anchors, packing, shipping, installation, and long-term maintenance. If the site information is incomplete, the quotation may look attractive but fail in real execution.
The best buying process starts with a clear project brief. That brief helps the manufacturer choose the right structure, coating, layout, packing method, and support documents.
Item | Why It Matters | What to Send Supplier |
Site dimensions | Confirms how many courts fit | Length, width, boundary plan |
Court type | Affects structure and price | Standard, panoramic, covered, indoor |
Location/climate | Affects coating and wind design | City, coast distance, weather notes |
Foundation status | Affects anchors and installation | Concrete plan or soil/civil notes |
Drainage | Prevents water problems | Slope, drains, roof runoff plan |
Power supply | Needed for lights | Voltage, cable route, control plan |
Logistics access | Affects delivery and unloading | Road width, crane/forklift access |
Permit status | Reduces legal risk | Zoning/approval notes |
Opening date | Controls production schedule | Target installation and launch date |
A standard padel court playing area is 20 m x 10 m, but a real club needs extra space for access, circulation, seating, drainage, and maintenance. If you plan multiple courts, the distance between courts, gate positions, and player flow become important.
Send a site plan or simple dimension sketch to the supplier. Fortune can help propose padel court layout options for clubs, resorts, schools, and private venues.
The most common options are standard courts, panoramic courts, super panoramic courts, indoor courts, and covered courts. Panoramic courts are popular for commercial clubs because they look premium and improve spectator visibility. Covered courts are valuable in hot or rainy markets.
Do not choose only by appearance. Consider wind exposure, budget, target customers, maintenance capacity, and whether the club will host events or media content.
A court in a dry inland city does not need the same protection as a court near the sea. Coastal salt, high humidity, tropical rain, and strong UV can shorten the life of steel, fasteners, turf, and coatings.
Useful references include ISO 12944 for corrosion protection of steel structures and ISO 9223 for atmospheric corrosivity. In practical terms, ask the supplier for coating details and fastener recommendations based on your location.
Foundation quality directly affects alignment, glass safety, gate operation, and long-term stability. The supplier can provide anchor and base plate information, but the local civil engineer should confirm the concrete design for site conditions.
Drainage is equally important. Standing water near base plates can accelerate corrosion and create maintenance issues. If the court is roofed, roof runoff must be routed away from the playing area and foundations.
Lighting should be decided before installation, not after. Confirm local voltage, cable routes, switch/control position, lighting pole layout, and whether the club will operate at night. Good lighting improves play quality and booking revenue.
If your project is in a residential or mixed-use area, check glare restrictions and operating-hour rules early.
Padel courts include long steel profiles and heavy glass panels. You need space for unloading, safe storage, and handling equipment. If the site has narrow roads, low gates, steep ramps, or limited crane access, tell the supplier before packing.
Export packing is especially important for glass. Ask how panels are separated, protected, and loaded into containers.
Some buyers have an experienced local installation team. Others need remote guidance or a supervisor. Before ordering, clarify what the supplier provides: installation manual, drawings, videos, online support, on-site guidance, spare parts, and after-sales contact.
This is where a specialized manufacturer matters. Fortune can support buyers with documentation and project communication, not only hardware.
The court price is only one line. Budget should also include civil works, foundation, drainage, power, installation labor, crane/forklift, shipping, customs, permits, clubhouse, fencing outside the court, furniture, signage, and marketing.
Cost Category | Often Forgotten? |
Foundation and drainage | Yes |
Shipping and customs | Yes |
Unloading equipment | Yes |
Lighting electrical work | Yes |
Spare parts and maintenance | Yes |
Site branding and signage | Sometimes |
Ask the supplier for a quotation that includes technical scope, drawings, materials, coating, glass, turf, lights, packing, delivery terms, warranty, and installation support. If two quotes are far apart, compare what is included before choosing the cheaper one.
Ordering a padel court is easiest when the buyer and manufacturer work from the same facts. Prepare the site data first, then ask for a price. That is the fastest path to a court that fits, performs, and opens on schedule.
International Padel Federation, Rules of Padel: https://www.padelfip.com/
EN 12150-1, thermally toughened soda lime silicate safety glass.
ISO 12944, corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint systems.
ISO 9223, atmospheric corrosivity classification.
