Inside the Innovation Race Reshaping Global Padel Courts

As padel surpasses 70,000 courts worldwide, suppliers are rolling out modular builds, advanced lighting, AI systems, anti-injury designs, and weather-resistant structures. The new frontier: innovation within the limits of a highly standardised sport.

Mobile Courts, Smart Systems, and Climate Readiness Take Center Stage

Court manufacturers are locked in an innovation sprint, developing new features to stand out in a category traditionally defined by uniform dimensions and strict FIP compliance.

Mobile and modular courts are gaining enormous traction:

• Padel Galis’ FlexiPadel courts use self-levelling legs for rooftops and uneven terrain.

• AFP Courts’ adidas PPL High Competition 2025 brings fast deployment for pro tournaments and integrates an Insert Fixation System for mobility and customisation.

Lighting redesigns have become a top priority.

• Galis is leading the shift to perimetral lighting, eliminating shadows and cutting energy use.

• Padel Lab’s TPL PRO uses right-angled poles placed flush with walls to prevent ball-pole collisions even at professional level.

Safety and performance upgrades are accelerating.
Padel Lab’s anti-injury mesh reduces sharp edges, improves rebound consistency, and removes a major player hazard.

Smart courts are emerging as a premium standard.

• Padel Smart Courts (PSC) debuted fully sensor-equipped courts with integrated displays and smartwatch scoring.

• PlaySight is expanding AI player tracking across major US clubs.

Noise mitigation has become non-negotiable as communities push back.
UK and European installers like Mobilane and Padel Alba now offer acoustic screens to reduce sound impact and ease planning approvals.

Climate-resilient engineering is the next frontier.
From UV-stable turf to wind-load-rated structures like AFP Courts’ 165 MPH model, manufacturers are adapting to extreme weather, humidity and rising temperatures.

The result: padel courts are becoming more flexible, more intelligent, safer, and better suited for global deployment—without deviating from the core standards of the sport.