What can go wrong with a padel court - and why quality really matters

What can go wrong with a padel court - and why quality really matters

Padel courts are sprouting up all over the Netherlands. But where there is speed, laziness sometimes creeps in. And that is risky. A padel court is not a kit, it is a serious construction where safety, playing quality and durability come together. If something goes wrong in the construction or the materials, it directly affects players, clubs and the lifespan of the court.

At Allesvoorpadel, we have now built hundreds of padel courts and perform maintenance on hundreds of courts. And because of that, we know: not every padel court is a good padel court. In this blog, we take you inside - with examples of what can go wrong if you don't choose quality.

Broken glass: danger from poor fitting
One of the most dangerous mistakes is breaking glass panes. Glass is sturdy, but only if it is fitted correctly. Without neoprene, proper rubbers or when using unsound brackets, too much tension is put on the glass, and this leads to breakage. Players can be seriously injured by flying shards.

Our solution: We only use tempered safety welds 10 or 12mm thick, properly mounted with neoprene and spacers. During our inspection we check the neoprene at the brackets twice a year.

Finger hazard: if glass is not sealed
Another dangerous mistake is the space between the glass sheets on panorama padel courts. Many panorama padel courts use glass plates to separate the glass plates, but these can break and leave spaces between the glass plates visible. Players can stick their fingers between them.

Our approach: We do not use glass plates between the glass sheets. Our panorama padel courts are glued between the glass plates. This is strong, for safety, but also for a neat appearance.

Cutting wonder through fencing
Another underestimated problem is protruding or unfinished fencing. Especially at the corners or near the doorposts, sharp parts can occur if the fence is not finished properly. This can lead to cuts or injuries to arms and legs.

Our quality requirement: All our mesh is "injury-free" folded and fully finished.

Subsidence due to poor foundation
A fault that only reveals itself later: a track that becomes crooked or where puddles remain. Cause? Poor foundations or incorrect groundwork. The result: flooding, unplayable areas and high repair costs.

Conclusion: building padel courts is a profession
A padel court should not only be beautiful, it should be safe, durable and functional. You can only achieve this with experience, knowledge, high-quality materials and real attention to detail.

Maintenance of padel courts
Such problems can be noticed and solved when you maintenance of your padel courts have it done by Allesvoorpadel. We specialise in inspecting padel courts as well as those of other padel court builders.

At Allesvoorpadel, we don't say for nothing: We build, maintain and facilitate padel fun!
Want to know more about what quality in padel construction means? Contact us at www.allesvoorpadel.nl Or ask our advice on site.