Laykold. Now Serving Padel.
8 reasons to choose Grand Slam quality padel courts for your facility.
Laykold, the No. 1 name in racket sport courts and the Official Surface of the US Open, is bringing Grand Slam quality to padel.
Built with over 50 years of experience in court sports, Laykold's padel courts are engineered to deliver exceptional performance, durability, and player comfort. Backed by the world’s largest company dedicated to sport surfaces, choosing Laykold ensures you receive global expertise backed by local support.
Here is your eight-point guide to why Laykold is best placed to serve your padel facility.
1. Local support from the world’s largest installation network
Laykold, part of Sport Group, has the world’s largest installation network for sports surfaces, a testament to our proven quality and experience. Our strong local support means we are never far away from our customers. Our products are available globally, backed by the comprehensive support of our extensive network. Whether you’re in Europe, North America, Asia, or beyond, you can count on Laykold for local support.
2. Built for local conditions
Our local manufacturing and support ensure that your court is tailored to local conditions, providing long-lasting performance. Our Melbourne-made padel turf is proven to withstand the harsh Australian climate and in Europe, our German-made padel turf is made in our own ISO certified factory.
3. 24% force reduction
The unique ET layer in our German padel courts installed by Polytan provide unparalleled comfort. With 24% force reduction our courts reduce the impact on player joints, allowing for longer, more comfortable, play. Play more with happy knees.
4. Long lifespan
With a 25-year lifespan and a 10-year warranty*, our courts are a long-term investment in your facility.
“As a new and growing sport, padel must prioritize sustainability. We’re excited to offer a solution that’s both high-performance and eco-friendly, aligning with our commitment to sustainability.”
5. Sustainability
Our Laykold padel courts in Asia Pacific are constructed using 95% recyclable aluminum frames and mesh making them an eco-friendly choice. As Neil McIntosh National Sales Manager, APT Asia Pacific explains;
“As a new and growing sport, padel must prioritize sustainability. We’re excited to offer a solution that’s both high-performance and eco-friendly, aligning with our commitment to sustainability.”
6. Cost effective
With regional court and turf production in Australia, Asia and Europe our courts don’t have to travel the globe making them very cost effective. In Europe our ET layer not only provides superior force reduction but it is price competitive compared to concrete and asphalt
7. Pop-up to Panoramic - there’s a solution to suit you
Whether you prefer a pop-up court for quick setups or a panoramic court for enhanced visibility, Laykold offers a range of padel court systems to suit various needs and budgets. From portable solutions for temporary events to permanent installations for clubs and sports complexes, we have you covered.
“Our Melbourne-made padel turf is proven to withstand the harsh Australian climate and in Europe, our German-made padel turf is made in our own ISO certified factory.”
8. Easy installation and delivery
Our Asia Pacific aluminum systems are up to 50% lighter than traditional courts, ensuring a faster installation process and reduced overall costs as well as door-to-door delivery.
“We’ve seen a significant demand for our padel courts, and we’re thrilled to bring Laykold’s renowned quality and innovation to this booming sport. Our customers appreciate the fast installation and the superior playing experience that Laykold provides.” – Scott Windus, Business Development Manager, Laykold
Trust your investment
Padel is growing rapidly and facility owners need to be able to trust their investment. As Sport Group, we have manufactured and installed surfaces at the Olympics and World Cups. Laykold’s pedigree as the official court surface of the US Open brings Grand Slam quality into padel and Laykold outdoor and indoor courts are played on around the world for tennis, pickleball, basketball, netball, futsal and volleyball.
As Alex Worz, Senior Product Manager of Sport Group explains, “We’ve applied decades of experience in sports surfaces to create padel courts that not only meet but exceed industry standards. The feedback from our initial installations has been overwhelmingly positive. I think our proven quality, performance, and local support brings a new level of confidence to the market and will help the sport grow.”
Get in touch
Ready to transform your padel facility? Contact us to learn more about how we can bring all the existing benefits of Laykold, plus great new padel features to you.
* Warranty applies to court structure only.