Court design

What Makes a Good Padel Court: Glass, Turf and Lighting

The PadelCourts+ team12 May 20265 min read

Not all padel courts are equal. The materials that separate a court that lasts from one that doesn't: tempered glass, steel, surface and lighting.

From a distance, padel courts look much the same. Up close, the materials tell a different story, and they decide how the court plays, how safe it is, and how long it lasts.

The glass

The walls are the heart of a padel court, and tempered (toughened) glass is the standard for a quality court. Tempered glass is far stronger than ordinary glass and is designed to break safely if it ever fails. Thickness matters: thicker panels are more rigid and give a more consistent, predictable bounce off the wall.

The structure

Behind the glass is a steel frame. It needs to be strong and properly protected against corrosion, galvanised and coated, so it stands up to weather and years of play without rusting or flexing. This is the part you don't see but absolutely feel over time.

Surface and lighting

+Surface: padel is played on artificial turf with a sand infill, which affects grip, pace and how the ball sits. Higher-grade surfaces hold their performance for longer.
+Lighting: good, even floodlighting is essential for evening and indoor play. LED lighting is the modern standard for brightness and running cost.

Our take: this is where we don't cut corners. Our courts use 12mm tempered glass, a protected steel structure and quality lighting as standard, because these are the parts that decide whether a court is still good a decade in.

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