Panoramic vs. Crystal Padel Court

When it comes to choosing a Padel court, a common misconception is the distinction between Panoramic and Crystal Padel courts. In reality, both terms refer to courts made primarily of glass, but with different structures and purposes in mind. Understanding these variations will help you make a more informed decision when building a Padel court.

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Padel Courts: From Concrete to Glass

Historically, the most traditional Padel courts featured back walls made of concrete. While these courts are durable and economical, they lack the aesthetic appeal of modern glass courts. Concrete courts are practical and affordable, offering a dynamic playing experience with speed and excitement. However, they are no longer recognized for competitive play like their glass counterparts.
Both Panoramic and Crystal courts provide transparency and a modern design, offering an engaging experience for players and spectators alike. Panoramic courts are highlighted for their seamless views, while Crystal courts have become the preferred option for tournaments and high-profile events.

Panoramic court or crystal padel court: Choosing the Right Court

When choosing between what&#;s commonly referred to as a Panoramic or Crystal Padel court, it&#;s important to understand the details of each.

Panoramic padel courts are often chosen for clubs and events because they provide an immersive experience for spectators. The design ensures unobstructed views, making these courts ideal for high-profile matches and clubs looking to attract players.

However, what many refer to as a «Crystal» court is best represented by our Tournament court. The Tournament court is fully made of glass and features no profiles on the sides, offering a sleek, uninterrupted view for both players and spectators. This design emphasizes aesthetics and functionality, creating an open, modern look perfect for club events and tournaments.

Both Panoramic and Tournament courts excel in maximizing spectator engagement, but the Tournament court stands out for its streamlined design.

In summary, both Panoramic and Tournament Padel courts serve similar purposes, and both are constructed primarily from glass. The choice ultimately comes down to personal preference and the specific needs of your facility, rather than significant differences in design or function. Whether you prioritize seamless spectator views or long-term durability, both options offer high-quality performance.
At Portico Sport, as expert Padel court builders, we can help you to choose the right one for you as we understand the unique requirements of each project.

The enclosure of the court is formed by self-supporting structure with structural tube, closed and anchored with two lower and upper perimeter rings, made of structural sheet metal in 5mm.

&#;Galvanized steel painted or coating the structure with baked epoxy polyester resin. Electro welded galvanized mesh 50x50x4mm with delivery without projections.

Frames formed with 2mm thick structural tube according to specifications, 3 horizontal 40x5mm plate crossbars.
For anti-buckling, we work on a premium finish that offers a perfect vision without any structural element around the perimeter of glass with custom elements on door posts and structural elements.

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Up to 2 colors on the structure to be chosen by the client.

Certified 12mm tempered glass for the panoramic backgrounds and for the sides. In the case of the side windows, this court can mount 2 large 2x3m windows, the same size as the bottoms or the traditional system. All of them installed on 5mm neoprene to reduce vibrations and breaks. The manufacturing process of all this tempered glass is manufactured using a standardized production process and in compliance with the UNE EN -1 standard.

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Advantages of the tempered glass:

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• Ability to withstand tensile stress, with a higher resistance than that of annealed glass.
• In case of breakage, the tempered glass disintegrates into small fragments that do not cause serious cutting or lacerating injuries, such as those that would be caused by the sharp edges of small pieces of annealed glass.
• These characteristics make tempered glass a good choice for people's safety, especially since it does not break into sharp or large shards.
• Tempered glass has four times the mechanical strength of annealed glass.

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The metallic elements are covered with a thermosetting powder polyester paint formulated with polyester resins. This finish, in a color desired by the client, provides these elements with good resistance to corrosion and ultraviolet rays, as well as being highly resistant to mechanical impacts .

Once the powder paint is applied electrostatically on the surface of the material, the pieces go to an oven where they are heated to a temperature between 180ºC-200ºC, in which polymerization occurs.

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

In coastal / maritime areas where salt fog is formed which, driven by the wind, generates conditions of high risk of corrosion. (especially in the first 100m), we apply a set of extra actions that involve protecting the metal structure of the track against corrosion.

The structure can be painted with the RAL that the client decides, optionally the track can be painted in 2 shades, for example the stalk of the spotlights can be in a different color.

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10mm textured turf, artificial turf used in the center court of the main professional tournaments in the world. Perfect for indoor use and especially recommended for professional tournaments.

It stands out for the textured effect of its filaments, which provide greater rotational and longitudinal traction capacity. It allows an increase in the grip and therefore improves the safety and performance of the displacements.

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All of our range of grass guarantees maximum performance, safety, comfort, and durability and are recommended by the association of professional padel players and the International Padel Federation.

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Lineal LED lighting with 8 spotlights of 200w is specially designed for our padel courts.

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According to NIDE standards, the lighting of a paddle court will be uniform and in a way that does not hinder the vision of the players, the referee team, or the spectators.

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We comply with the UNE EN standard "Lighting for sports facilities".

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The advantages of LED projectors for Padel courts:

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• Instant on, so you can make the most of the player's time on the court, as opposed to traditional halide spotlights that take time to to reach their maximum luminosity.
• Low heat emission, highly recommended for indoor paddle courts due to their small size.
• Compliance with the lighting regulations of the International Padel Federation.
• Energy saving, our LED projectors save up to 65% of energy compared to traditional halide bulbs.

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