What Is Padel? The Sport, the Court and the Business Case
What padel is, how it is played on a 20 x 10 m glass-walled court and why clubs, hotels and cities invest in it. Court types and next steps explained.
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Padel Court Construction Guide
Technical padel court guide for investors, clubs and architects: FIP dimensions, ceiling height, build steps, costs, surfaces, steel and maintenance.
Written by the Unixpadel engineering team for investors, club operators, hotels, municipalities and architects. Read it in order, from what padel is and the official FIP court dimensions to planning, budgeting, materials and maintenance, or jump straight to the question your project is facing.
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Padel basics
The game, the court and the space it needs.
Padel Court Dimensions: Official FIP Measurements
Official padel court dimensions: 20 x 10 m playing area, 4 m back walls, side wall layouts, net and line measurements, clear height and safety areas.
Padel Court Ceiling Height: FIP Minimum and Ideal Height
How high must an indoor padel court ceiling be? FIP minimum of 6 m, 8 m suggested for new facilities, and how lights and beams eat into clear height.
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Plan and budget
From the first sketch to a costed, buildable project.
Padel Court Design: 5 Key Factors for a Successful Project
Padel court design explained for investors and architects: site and foundation, structure and wind load, glass and mesh, surface and lighting, canopy.
How to Build a Padel Court: Step by Step
How to build a padel court in 8 steps: feasibility, layout, foundation, steel structure, glass and mesh, turf, lighting and handover, with typical timings.
How Much Does a Padel Court Cost?
A Unixpadel padel court costs about $18,000–26,000, all-inclusive. See what is included, what drives the price and how to get an accurate quote.
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Materials and engineering
Surface, mesh, steel and climate: what makes a court last.
Padel Court Surfaces: Artificial Turf, Concrete or Synthetic?
Which padel court surface is best? FIP-approved options compared: sand-filled artificial turf, concrete and synthetic floors, plus how to choose turf.
Padel Net and Mesh: FIP Specifications and Quality Checks
FIP rules for the padel net and the court's metal mesh: heights, cable, opening sizes and wire thickness, plus the quality checks that keep players safe.
Steel for Padel Courts: Grades, Galvanizing and Standards
Which steel suits a padel court? S355 structural steel, hot-dip galvanizing, powder coating and stainless options compared, plus the standards to ask for.
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Climate and care
Protect courts in harsh climates and keep them playing well for years.
Coastal Padel Courts: Building in Salty, Humid and Windy Sites
Can padel courts be built by the sea? Yes, with the right corrosion protection, stainless fixings and wind design. What to specify for coastal sites.
Padel Court Maintenance: Schedule, Checks and Repairs
Padel court maintenance schedule: daily, weekly, monthly and yearly tasks for turf, sand, glass, mesh, net, anchors and lighting, plus common repairs.
Planning a padel project?
Tell us where the courts will go and how many you need. Our engineering team replies with a factory-direct quotation and a delivery plan.