Padel court construction in brief
When we build a padel court, we prepare the base, install the glass and mesh wall system around the court, lay the padel artificial grass with sand infill, and fit the net and lighting. For the surface we use Padeles Curly Artificial Grass.
- Inside court size
- 20 × 10 munder FIP rules, 0.5% tolerance
- Clear height
- At least 6 mFIP; 8 m recommended for new facilities
- Surface
- Padeles Curly Artificial Grasssand-filled
- Walls
- Glass and meshenclose the court
How is a padel court different from a tennis court?
Padel is a racket sport played in doubles in which the walls are part of the game. The court is smaller than a tennis court and enclosed on all four sides; the ball stays in play after it bounces off a wall. That is why the wall system matters as much as the surface when the court is built.
Size
Under FIP rules the court measures 20 m long and 10 m wide on the inside; the tolerance is 0.5%.
Walls
The back walls and part of the side walls are glass; the rest is closed with wire mesh. The ball stays in play by bouncing off these surfaces.
Height
FIP requires at least 6 m of unobstructed height over every point of the court and recommends 8 m for new facilities. On an indoor court the roof and lighting are positioned accordingly.
Surface
Short-pile artificial grass is laid with sand infill. How evenly the sand is spread affects the ball bounce and the players' footing.
How is a padel court built? Step by step
Site survey and measurement
The site and the outdoor or indoor installation location are measured; for an indoor court the clear height is checked.
Base
A level concrete base is prepared, with a fall suitable for drainage on outdoor courts.
Wall system
The frame that carries the glass and mesh walls is fixed to the base, then the glass and mesh panels are fitted.
Artificial grass and sand
The padel grass is laid, the lines are inlaid and the sand infill is spread.
Net and lighting
The net and its posts are installed and the lighting is connected.
Padel court surface: Padeles Curly
| Property | Padeles Curly Artificial Grass |
|---|---|
| Yarn | Curly yarn combined with fibrillated yarn |
| Pile height | 13 mm |
| Color options | Blue, red, green and white |
| Installation | With sand infill on the court |
What to prepare when requesting a quote
- Number of courts and the dimensions of the site
- Whether the court will be outdoor or indoor; if indoor, the interior height of the roof
- Existing ground: soil, asphalt or concrete
- Preferred grass color
- Whether you need lighting
The product we use on padel courts
Related guides and services
- How many mm should artificial grass be? (pile height on padel and tennis courts)
- Tennis court construction
Building a padel court?
Tell us the number of courts, the site dimensions and whether you want an outdoor or indoor court, and we will plan the court with you from start to finish.