How to Choose club padel?

We usually receive the question about what are the aspects to review before buying a padel court or creating a Sports club. For this reason, at MejorSet we decided to summarize it in four elements that simplify the buying process:

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• Steel frame and fences with a sufficient profile thickness, size 10m x 20m
• Glasses with sufficient quality and thickness of 10-12 mm. It should be noted that the greater the thickness, the greater the strength of tempered glass.
• Sport/artificial grass has to be very good for a competitive gaming experience, to avoid player injuries and to have to renew it in a short time.
• Lighting is another key element, whatever the time of day, so that you have good light conditions on the padel courts and get the most out of your return. The quantity and quality of lighting can be a competitive advantage compared to other padel clubs.

The sales process will depend on each supplier, due to possible intermediaries, times, etc. At MejorSet, as installers and manufacturers, we work directly with the customer throughout the process, from design to installation. You will be able to decide the best way to transport and install the courts, either with our workers, but it is also possible only with supervision and installation equipment. All our logistics are managed from Alicante and sent to the desired destination.

Let's start this reading with a summary and then we'll have more detailed information about each item on our checklist.

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Top 8 list of checks you do to build a padel court or club:

1. Location of the padel tennis courts - should be easily accessible to customers.
2. Foundation and soil for the location - check if the ground is solid and if it can be drilled or not
3. Positioning of the padel courts - create an attractive entrance
4. Quality of the padel court - you want to make a sustainable investment with a guarantee
5. Artificial grass quality - high performance grass is a priority for a good padel club
6. Powerful lighting - good lighting and efficient at illuminating the court when there is no natural light
7. Free space height - the higher the ceiling height, the better.
8. Scalability in the number of courts - you need to be able to scale your revenues

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‍ Location - As easy as possible to spread the word

A good location for a padel destination is an important factor when you want to get more than just a hobby from padel. It is interesting to find a well-known location with organic visibility, but above all, we must prioritize creating easy access for customers in private cars.

The waste of time to park or not find parking easily can be a source of frustration and of not arriving in time to play, so it will cause delays in reserved times.

What size should the parking area be?

Normally you can calculate the required parking capacity based on the maximum number of padel players multiplied by 0.8. This may vary depending on the market, but usually padel players prefer their private vehicles. The maximum number of padel players can be easily calculated by multiplying the number of courts by eight (8). Why multiplied by eight? Since padel is played in doubles, there are four people playing at the same time and when the reservation cycle changes you have twice as many people in your padel club.

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Foundation - Prevents sagging and other headaches

This is one of the most important criteria for installing a successful padel court. You must build the base and pour the concrete floor horizontally and check the level with a bubble level tool. The thickness of the concrete must be at least 18-20 centimeters to meet the minimum measurements for the installation of the padel court firmly.

Building an outdoor padel court can be a real headache if you haven't been to professionals, since you have to work the terrain and in specific phases to avoid unnecessary risks of subsidence due to rain in winter or other ground movements.

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Positioning - attractive entry and placement of courts

How to create an attractive first impression for new customers and a smooth business journey in your padel club?

The goal is to create a fluid customer journey, combining it with attractive sales opportunities that can generate between 10 and 20% of additional revenue. If you design carefully, you can increase the average purchase per customer and improve profitability. You can create solid sources of income by selling equipment, such as balls and shovels, as well as other supplementation products and hydrating drinks during and after the game.

In our experience, the best entrance is always located in the center. This way, you create a powerful first impression when people enter your sports club. Customers can immediately feel the energy that surrounds them as they see people moving from 180 to 360 degrees.

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Quality of the steel structure of the padel court: sustainable investment with guarantee

The quality of steel profiles is something that new buyers very often underestimate. It is important to understand that substandard steel profiles cannot withstand high temperatures and possible changing humidity. In the long term, it doesn't make a big difference if we're talking about a padel court for €25,000 or €30,000, it's much more important to focus on building a growing and loyal clientele.

We have seen in multiple interior and exterior projects that the buyer chooses the cheapest option and later regrets his previous cost-oriented decision.

Even if you sometimes consider buying a court with a lower price initially, in a short time the materials if they are not of quality begin to show wear that is exponential over time. This can make you lose the clientele that starts going in the first moments precisely because of an image that the court is new and is in good condition.

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Artificial grass quality - player experience and easy maintenance

Sports or artificial grass, whatever we want to call it, it is very important to select it well from the start.

A good quality lawn on a padel court, like the one we installed in Best Set in our projects - Mondo - helps its customers to suffer fewer injuries and avoid risks to the club's reputation, in addition to having high durability and lower maintenance costs.

Also, as an interesting fact, is that high-quality lawns do not need as much sand and therefore another cost is reduced.

How do I know if my sports grass is of good quality? The best performing sports lawns have 27 stitches per 10 cm. All other artificial grass options are ultimately a waste of money and time.

The official color of sports grass is blue, which is the most popular option seen on padel tennis courts around the world, although we At MejorSet we have the 4 official colors approved by the International Padel Federation.

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The height of the free space above the padel court must be at least 8 meters.

Especially in covered areas it is crucial to have enough height and free space above the padel courts. This is one of the key points that new entrants to the market underestimate or market pioneers are clear about right from the start.

We have already seen that many padel clubs, especially in Sweden and Finland, have lost customers to other padel operators with higher free ceilings and some of them have been forced to close their businesses or have even gone bankrupt.

A free ceiling of at least 8-10 meters is absolutely the critical factor for a sustainable Padel Club business. Some investors don't even enter premises less than 10 meters high, as they understand the importance of free space for shooting by advanced players.

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Scalability in the number of courts - how to create a padel club

Last but not least, we have to think about the scalability of the padel club we want to build.

From MejorSet, analyzing the world of padel tennis for more than 20 years, we know that in mature markets it has been demonstrated that there is a limited possibility of doing business and of being truly profitable in the long term with less than 8 courts. Especially this should be taken into account when buying interior spaces that are going to be renovated as a private sports club.

Therefore, let's remember that you have to have eight meters of free space above the courts, and that you have to be able to grow to eight padel courts. What we mean by this is that you don't need to have eight courts from the start and not even in the same location, but in the long term, you need to be able to provide capacity to customers so that you can find cost scalability.

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Conclusions on how to choose the right padel court for your needs

There are multiple common mistakes you can make when you found a padel club or buy a padel court for your existing sports club. The most common mistake is to think that a low price is a primary criterion for decision-making and not to take into account that saving on quality ultimately does not cause what is usually sought when creating a padel club: profitability.

From MejorSet we know, after having installed hundreds of padel tennis courts (replacing old ones in many cases), that the main risk in the cheapest padel courts is that when problems arrive, the suppliers are disregarded or properly maintained. The problem can be anything from lighting to corrosion on steel profiles. On the highest quality padel courts you have a long-term guarantee, and you can sleep peacefully at night.

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At MejorSet we have been building padel courts since and with a presence all over the world. We have built the padel courts used in the Premier Padel tournaments, and organized by the International Padel Federation, just as we are the supplier selected for the best padel clubs in the world as well as the new ones recognized in Miami such as Padel Ultra Miami, Padel X, Sensa Padel in Boston, or many others in France from the 4PADEL chain.

Now that padel is becoming more professional and covering more and more countries, with a vertiginous growth from to the present date, it has also been embraced by new players and therefore those who practice it for fun.

For this reason, hotel chains, resorts and short-term rental villas, not only the most luxurious ones - as we have installed in the Maldives in more than 14 locations - but also 4 and 5 star hotels, are setting their eyes on this new investment: padel tennis courts.

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What do we recommend at MejorSet to consider when choosing padel courts for hotels and resorts?

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High-Quality Padel Courts: Key Factors for a Long-Lasting Investment

Premium Materials for Durable Padel Courts

Choosing the right materials is essential for ensuring durability and reducing long-term maintenance costs. At MejorSet, a leading padel court manufacturer, we prioritize high-quality padel courts built with galvanized steel and C4-certified paint, offering an estimated lifespan of 15 years. Our courts are designed for both indoor and outdoor use, providing corrosion-resistant structures that stand the test of time.

Additionally, the glass fastening system (whether by polymer or lugs), the type of artificial grass (textured, straight, or curly), and other subtle aspects may not be noticeable at first glance but play a significant role in long-term durability. Investing in professional padel court installation with the right materials ensures a superior playing experience and low maintenance costs.

For hotels or resorts located in coastal areas, it is crucial to install padel courts with double-primed or galvanized reinforcements to prevent corrosion. At MejorSet, we also recommend stainless steel screws and an extra protective layer to ensure maximum durability and safety.

Panoramic Design for a Superior Playing Experience

When choosing a padel court design, panoramic and superpanoramic courts are the most sought-after options. These courts provide unobstructed views, enhance spectator experience, and deliver a professional-level playing environment.

As a trusted padel court supplier, MejorSet has supplied Full Panoramic padel courts for television-broadcasted tournaments for many years. We currently offer the Premier model, a limited-edition padel court exclusively designed for Premier Padel until .

Strategic Location and Expansion Potential

Selecting the right padel court location is vital for maximizing player engagement and business potential. Ideally, a padel club or sports facility should have at least 8 meters of free space above the courts in covered areas.

For business growth, we recommend choosing a location that allows for future expansion up to 8 padel courts, ensuring scalability and increased customer capacity.

Certified Padel Court Manufacturer: Guarantee of Quality

Working with a padel court manufacturer with international certifications is crucial to ensuring top-tier construction standards. MejorSet holds CE certifications, guaranteeing compliance with European and global health, safety, and quality regulations.

Additionally, our manufacturing and installation processes meet ISO and ISO certifications, which certify high-quality control, traceability, and sustainability—a combination that few padel court builders can achieve.

By choosing MejorSet, you are investing in professional padel court construction with a trusted global supplier that ensures the highest standards in durability, aesthetics, and performance.

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What are the main advantages of installing padel tennis courts in a hotel or resort?

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Attracting customers

Offering padel tennis courts is an added value that attracts more customers who are looking for this type of sports facility during their holidays. More and more guests are choosing hotels and resorts that have padel tennis courts.

Especially interesting both for couples hotels, to offer a fun and relaxing plan, and for families because of the ease of being a sport that can be played at all levels and where only 4 players are needed.

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Increase in income

The construction and rental of padel tennis courts can generate significant additional income for the hotel or resort, making it a profitable and booming business. This represents an opportunity to diversify sources of income.

If your hotel has tennis courts, you can quickly understand the mathematical difference in the amount of economic potential of converting this into 3 padel courts, which can be used by a total of 12 people and without specifying that it is such a select audience. One of the biggest advantages of padel is its ease of getting started.

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Competitive Differentiation

Having padel tennis courts can give a hotel or resort a competitive advantage over other establishments that do not offer these facilities. This allows them to stand out and attract a wider audience.

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Complete leisure experience

The padel courts provide guests with an option for entertainment and physical activity during their stay, complementing other leisure offerings such as swimming pools, terraces or golf courses. This improves the overall customer experience.

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Improving Image and Reputation

Associating the hotel with a fashionable sport such as padel tennis can improve its image and reputation. This is especially true if they partner with professional coaches or sports celebrities for special events. Promoting these events through social media and other marketing channels can increase the visibility and prestige of the hotel.

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In which countries can it be interesting to install padel tennis courts in a hotel? Differences by Market

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It is important to consider the particularities of each market when planning the construction of padel courts.

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• Europe: In countries like Spain, Italy and even France (booming) where padel is very popular or is starting to become so, demand will be high. Hotels in these regions can greatly benefit from installing padel tennis courts.

• Latin America: In countries like Argentina and Mexico, padel is also very popular. Resorts in these areas can attract a large number of local players and tourists interested in sports.

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• United States and Canada: Although padel is growing, it is not yet as well known. Here, the padel courts can serve as a novelty that attracts guests looking for new sports experiences. 43% of players declare that they will try different racquet sports in the coming months, according to the report presented by Racquet X, the largest racquet sports fair that took place in Miami in March ,

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• Asia and Oceania:In regions where padel tennis is less known, hotels can position themselves as pioneers in the offer of this sport, attracting curious tourists and expatriates who practice padel tennis. This is especially interesting now that tournaments such as the APPT (Asia Pacific Padel Tour) appear that will take place in tourist places such as Bali, Singapore, Tokyo and many others.

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Conclusion

Building padel courts in a hotel or resort can offer a wide range of benefits, from increasing occupancy and guest retention to generating additional income and improving the image of the establishment. Adapting to the peculiarities of each market is key and that is why at MejorSet we facilitate the processes so that converting other sports facilities to padel courts is as simple as possible.

Also, among the offer you will find of MejorSet courts, you will find the possibility that they are portable (without anchors) or fixed, an option available in the Full Panoramic, Panoramic RC10, FIP Official Court models and the official Premier Padel Court

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Get in touch with us.

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Contact us to discuss your requirements of club padel. Our experienced sales team can help you identify the options that best suit your needs.