{"product_id":"padel-court","title":"Padel Court — Glass Enclosure + Turf","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePadel is the fastest-growing racquet sport on the planet, and India is in the early adoption phase that Spain and Sweden saw 15 years ago. A regulation FIP-spec padel court combines a structural steel frame, tempered-glass enclosure, and artificial-turf playing surface inside a 20 m x 10 m footprint. ChampCourts builds turnkey padel courts at \u003cstrong\u003eRs 25 lakh per court\u003c\/strong\u003e all-inclusive — frame, glass, turf, mesh, lighting, and installation — with a 5-year warranty and pan-India service. The product is engineered for premium clubs, hospitality venues, sports-as-business operators, and high-end residential projects entering the padel category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy padel? The sport is faster to learn than tennis, more social (always played doubles), takes 30 minutes per game, and delivers 4-player revenue per court versus tennis's 2-player utilisation. Operators in Tier-1 Indian cities are charging Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,500 per hour per court, with peak-time utilisation crossing 90 per cent within 6 months of opening. The economics are compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGoverning standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternational Padel Federation (FIP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCourt size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 m x 10 m (exterior)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlaying area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 m x 10 m enclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBack wall height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 m (glass 3 m + mesh 1 m above)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSide wall (stepped)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 m glass + 1 m mesh, stepped at 2 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrame material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot-dip galvanised steel, powder-coated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass specification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mm or 12 mm tempered, FIP-spec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMesh (above glass)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mm x 50 mm chain-link, polyester-coated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlaying surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArtificial padel turf (12 mm pile, silica infill)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSub-base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCC slab, M25, 150 mm depth, 1-in-200 slope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLED lighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 nos, 300 W LED at 6 m height (FIP luminance)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndoor \/ outdoor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoth options available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10+ years (turf top-up every 3 to 4 yrs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 years (structural + glass)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCost Breakdown\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCost\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCC sub-base (200 sqm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 1.9 lakh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 90 per sqft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel frame structure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 7 lakh to Rs 9 lakh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot-dip galvanised + powder-coat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTempered glass panels (FIP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 6 lakh to Rs 8 lakh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mm or 12 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChain-link mesh (upper bands)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 80,000 to Rs 1.2 lakh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolyester-coated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePadel turf (200 sqm, 12 mm pile)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 3.5 lakh to Rs 4.5 lakh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFIP-approved monofilament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilica infill (graded)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 50,000 to Rs 80,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 kg per sqm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet + posts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 25,000 to Rs 45,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFIP-spec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFIP-luminance LED lighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 1.5 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 x 300 W LED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation labour and erection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 2.5 lakh to Rs 3.5 lakh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 to 7 day on-site\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurnkey total per court\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRs 25 lakh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll inclusive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo-court installations bring the per-court cost down to Rs 22 lakh to Rs 23 lakh through shared erection and freight. Indoor padel inside an existing hall is roughly Rs 2 lakh cheaper per court since the building shell already exists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Padel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe business case for padel in India runs on three numbers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCourt hourly revenue.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,500 per hour in Tier-1 cities versus Rs 800 to Rs 1,500 for tennis or badminton.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer count per court.\u003c\/strong\u003e Always 4 (doubles is the default format), versus 2 to 4 for tennis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBooking ease.\u003c\/strong\u003e Apps like Hudle and Playo have made padel discoverable for young urban professionals — the ideal weekend customer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn operator running 2 padel courts at 70 per cent peak-time utilisation generates Rs 1.4 lakh to Rs 2 lakh in monthly revenue per court. Payback on a Rs 25 lakh capex lands at 18 to 30 months for well-located venues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eComparison vs Alternatives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCourt type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCapex\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRevenue per court-hour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePayback (typical)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePadel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 25 lakh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 2,000 to Rs 3,500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 to 30 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTennis (acrylic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 14 lakh to Rs 18 lakh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 800 to Rs 1,500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 to 48 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBox cricket (PP tiles)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 4.5 lakh to Rs 6.5 lakh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 800 to Rs 1,500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 to 24 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBadminton (acrylic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 4 lakh to Rs 6 lakh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 400 to Rs 800\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 to 36 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eConstruction Process\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSite survey, ground-bearing assessment, indoor\/outdoor decision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePCC slab pour (200 sqm + 1 m overrun on each side).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e28-day concrete cure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSteel frame erection from galvanised modular sections (2 to 3 days).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTempered glass panel installation with FIP-spec mounting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChain-link mesh installation on upper frame bands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePadel turf rolling, seam-gluing, and silica infill brushing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNet post setting and net rigging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFIP-luminance LED lighting installation and commissioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuality audit (glass torque, frame plumb, turf flatness).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandover, operator training, warranty registration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUse Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStandalone padel sports clubs (the dominant business model globally)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTennis academies adding 2 to 4 padel courts to existing facilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePremium hotels and resort venues (guest amenity + paid bookings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCorporate sports campuses (employee + paid public hours)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-end residential projects (premium amenity tier)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the court FIP-approved?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. ChampCourts uses FIP-spec frame geometry, 10 mm or 12 mm tempered glass, and FIP-approved padel turf. Courts are eligible for FIP-sanctioned tournament play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I install padel indoors in an existing hall?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, provided ceiling clearance is at least 7 m (8 m preferred). Indoor courts save roughly Rs 2 lakh per court versus an outdoor build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How long does construction take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5 to 7 days on-site after the PCC cures (28 days). Total project lead time: 6 to 8 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will the glass break with repeated ball impact?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10 mm tempered glass is rated for hundreds of thousands of padel-ball impacts. Catastrophic failure is extremely rare and covered under the structural warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is the turf maintained?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDaily brushing keeps silica infill evenly distributed. Top-up infill every 3 to 4 years. Full turf replacement at 7 to 10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePadel Turf Specification Deep Dive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePadel-specific artificial turf is the most under-specified component in low-quality padel installations — and the difference between a great court and an unplayable one. FIP-spec padel turf has:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePile height 12 mm.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shorter than football turf (40 to 60 mm) to control ball roll and bounce predictability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePile colour deep green.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mimics the traditional Spanish padel courts; orange and blue alternatives are available for branding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonofilament fibre.\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth ball release without fibre matting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilica infill 15 kg per sqm.\u003c\/strong\u003e Graded round-grain silica provides the slight skid characteristic that padel players expect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSBR-latex backing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Holds the pile vertical and prevents fibre delamination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV stabilisation rated for 8+ years.\u003c\/strong\u003e Critical for outdoor installations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGlass Engineering and Safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePadel glass is the most spectacular element of the court and the most safety-critical. We use only FIP-spec 10 mm or 12 mm tempered glass with the following safety features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eElement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTempered float glass per EN 12150\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mm (standard) or 12 mm (premium)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanel size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 m wide x 3 m tall (back wall typically)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdge treatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGround and polished, no sharp edges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixing system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFIP-spec metal clamps with rubber gaskets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting torque\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalibrated to manufacturer spec for safe deflection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSafety film (optional)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePVB interlayer or applied film for ultra-safe break behaviour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 years against breakage in normal padel play\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTempered glass breaks into small granular pieces (not sharp shards) under catastrophic impact — extremely rare in padel because ball impact loads are well within design limits. We have not had a single in-play glass failure in 6 court installations to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePadel Operator Economics in Detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe padel business model is one of the strongest in Indian sports infrastructure. Let's break down a typical 2-court venue:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLine item\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer month\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapex amortised (over 5 yrs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 83,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 courts Rs 50 lakh \/ 60 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLand rent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 1,00,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUrban Tier-1 lease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStaff (2 court managers, 1 trainer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 1,50,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluding PF \/ ESI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectricity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 35,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLED-only, evening-heavy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarketing (Hudle \/ Playo commissions)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 40,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 per cent on bookings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEquipment + paddle hire stock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 15,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoaner paddles, balls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintenance + cleaning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 10,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrushing, infill top-up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal OpEx\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRs 4,33,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRevenue (2 courts, 65 per cent utilisation, Rs 2,500\/hr avg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 7,50,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 hours x 2 courts x 30 days x 0.65 x 2500 \/ 10000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet profit per month\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRs 3,17,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapex payback (Rs 50 lakh on Rs 3.17 lakh monthly profit): 16 months. The model is materially better than tennis (30 to 48 months) or badminton (24 to 36 months) for the same urban footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePadel Lighting Specification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePadel is fast — ball speeds up to 100 km\/h with rapid changes of direction off the glass. Lighting needs to be uniform, glare-free, and high-CRI to support fast ball tracking. FIP recommends 500 lux for recreational play, 750 lux for competitive play, and 1500 lux for televised play. Our standard 4 nos 300 W LED installation at 6 m corner-mount delivers 650 to 750 lux at court centre with 0.75 uniformity ratio and CRI 80+. Premium installations spec 6 nos 200 W LEDs at side-mount for 0.85 uniformity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIndoor vs Outdoor Padel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFactor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIndoor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutdoor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapex (per court)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 22 to Rs 23 lakh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 25 lakh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeather risk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonsoon downtime 15 to 30 days\/yr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmbient temperature control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir-conditioning option\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen-air\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass cleaning frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonthly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeekly (dust)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYear-round playability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 to 11 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperator preference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 per cent of new venues\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 per cent of new venues\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReal Project Reference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of India's first dedicated padel clubs opened in Hyderabad in February 2026 with 2 outdoor cushioned PCC + FIP-spec courts. Total project cost: Rs 47 lakh including PCC sub-base, 12 mm tempered glass panels, hot-dip galvanised frame, FIP-spec padel turf with silica infill, 4 nos 300 W LED tournament lighting, equipment cabinet, signage, and Hudle integration. Three months in, the club averages 11 booked court-hours per day per court at Rs 2,500 per hour peak \/ Rs 1,500 off-peak, generating Rs 8 lakh monthly gross revenue. Membership has grown from 30 founding members to 180 paying regulars. The owner expects to recover capex within 18 months and is already planning a 4-court second location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnter the padel market with the right partner: \u003ca href=\"tel:+919258775187\"\u003e+91 92587 75187\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e. 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