The Apex Superpanoramic is the court a club builds when it stops settling. Professional competition quality. Factory-direct pricing. 30 years. Own factory.
If you are evaluating a competition padel court for a club, a sports complex, or a facility that hosts or intends to host regulated play, this is the article to read before making a decision.
What makes the Apex Superpanoramic the competition reference
The padel court market has two ends that most buyers recognize. Manufacturers who sell on brand prestige and price accordingly. And commodity suppliers who compete on cost and leave quality as a variable.
The Apex Superpanoramic was built for a third position: the specifications that competition clubs actually require, at a price that reflects direct manufacturing — not a brand margin.
Three things separate the Apex Superpanoramic from most courts at its specification level.
CE certified glass. The Apex Superpanoramic carries CE marking with glass EN 12150 certification. This matters for operators who need documented compliance for insurance, club licensing, or regulated competition hosting. When an organizing body requests certification documentation, that file exists.
Hot-dip galvanizing finish — included in the Apex Superpanoramic base price. The hot-dip galvanizing treatment (EN ISO 1461) comes standard. On other models in the catalog, this treatment is an optional upgrade (+$950). For markets with salt air, coastal humidity, or high UV exposure — Florida, the Caribbean, the Gulf region, Mediterranean coasts — having it as standard removes a budget variable and a maintenance concern simultaneously.
Factory-direct EXW pricing. Competition-grade specs do not have to carry the margin structure of a brand intermediary. Orion manufactures directly. No distributor layer. The numbers reflect that.
Apex Superpanoramic specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Glass type | 360° panoramic · Full-perimeter |
| Certification | CE marking · Glass EN 12150 |
| Court design | No vertical columns — glass-to-glass panoramic perimeter |
| Structure finish | Hot-dip galvanizing (EN ISO 1461) standard + electrostatic powder epoxy |
| Manufacturing warranty | 3yr structure+LED · 5yr turf |
| Playing surface dimensions | 20 m × 10 m (FIP regulation) · Structure height: 4 m · Glass height: 3 m · Mesh height: 1 m |
| Roof option | Available as configured add-on |
| Lighting | 4 × 480W Long LED · 5700K · 750 lux · IP66 |
| Grass | Curly mono turf · 12mm · Dtex 13.500 · PU backing |
| Bench | 1 included · 1.950mm × 450mm × 500mm |
| Production | 7–10 days from order confirmation · Freight depends on destination, not promised |
| Pricing | EXW $16,500 |
Who is the Apex Superpanoramic for
The Apex Superpanoramic suits operators with a specific profile. Before configuring one, it helps to confirm the fit.
Competition club operators. If your facility hosts or wants to host federated play, ranked tournaments, or inter-club events, the Apex Superpanoramic provides the specification baseline those events require. Full panoramic glass, certified dimensions, documented CE coverage on glass.
Hospitality and resort venues with a performance differentiator. A resort court positioned as competition-standard attracts a different guest profile than a recreational offering. The Apex Superpanoramic signals that seriousness without requiring a separate explanation to the guest.
Multi-court operators designating a flagship court. Some operators build three or four courts and designate one as the club reference — the court guests photograph, the one visible from reception or the clubhouse terrace. The Apex Superpanoramic holds that role.
Buyers replacing an existing court. If you already operate courts and have a specific gap to close — a glass type that underperforms, structural corrosion in a coastal location, a certification document that doesn't exist — the Apex Superpanoramic is the model worth comparing directly against your current setup.
The Apex Superpanoramic is not the right fit for operators whose primary constraint is price per court with minimal specification requirements. For that profile, the Classic Court or the Arc Panoramic provide better cost-to-value balance.
Apex Superpanoramic vs the Orion lineup: when the flagship is the right call
| Apex Superpanoramic | Arc Panoramic | Classic Court | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glass | 360° panoramic | 360° panoramic | Standard |
| Primary use | Competition · Flagship | Full panoramic · Club | Volume · Mid-market |
| Glass certification | EN 12150 | EN 12150 | EN 12150 |
| Anticorrosion structure | Hot-dip galvanizing standard | Zinc coat std · HDG +$950 | Zinc coat std · HDG +$950 |
| EXW | $16,500 | $13,500 | $14,300 |
| Choose when | Full competition spec, no compromise | Panoramic glass at accessible price | Four or more courts, performance-to-cost priority |
The choice is almost always one question: is the competition specification a requirement or a preference?
If it is a requirement — the operator needs documented compliance for an organizing body, licensing authority, or commercial positioning — the Apex Superpanoramic is the answer. If panoramic glass is the priority and the full competition spec is a preference, the Arc Panoramic delivers at a lower price point. If volume is the variable for a four-to-eight-court build, the Classic Court scales.
Use case: the facility that stopped being asked to prove itself
One pattern appears repeatedly across Orion's project history: the operator who has spent years managing a recurring question from federation officials, insurers, or competition organizers — documentation requests, certification gaps, glass specs that don't meet the organizing body's written requirements.
A sports complex in a coastal market. Four courts operating. The facility hosted regional federation events regularly. The main court was a source of friction: structural corrosion required recurring attention, CE documentation was incomplete for one component, and the glass perimeter was not fully panoramic by the updated federation standard.
The replacement brief was specific. Full 360° glass. Glass EN 12150 certified. Hot-dip galvanizing finish on the metal structure to address the coastal conditions. EXW price to configure.
The Apex Superpanoramic matched the brief on every point. The contractor was selected and managed by the operator. Installation was handled locally, with a detailed assembly plan and technical support from the Orion team. Since the court went into operation, federation documentation requests have stopped arriving. The organizing body accepted the CE package at the first submission.
The specification does that. When the documentation is complete and the court is built to standard, the question goes away.
What does the Apex Superpanoramic cost
The Apex Superpanoramic is EXW $16,500. The final delivered cost depends on configuration choices (roof, surface option) and shipping route to your market.
For context: the Apex Superpanoramic competes at the specification level of manufacturer brackets priced significantly higher per court. Orion's factory-direct structure positions it well below that bracket for equivalent specification — because there is no intermediary margin in the price.
Two ways to get the number for your project:
The configurator. Select model, options, and destination market. Returns an estimate immediately.
A formal quote. For four or more courts, port authority documentation, or a formal proposal for internal approvals.
Payment terms: 30% advance at order confirmation, 70% balance before container loading. Production: 7–10 days from confirmation and advance receipt. Four Apex Superpanoramic courts ship in a standard 40-foot container. Freight timing depends on destination and is not a fixed promise.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Apex Superpanoramic built to FIP competition standards?
The Apex Superpanoramic is designed for competition use and built to specifications aligned with FIP-regulated play. CE certification covers the glass. If your event or organizing body has specific documentation requirements, contact us with those requirements. We provide the relevant certification package at order stage.
Do I need to manage installation?
Installation is carried out by the contractor of your choice. Orion delivers the court package to your destination port — complete, documented, and ready for assembly — with a detailed assembly plan and technical support throughout. Civil works and on-site installation are managed by the operator's local team or contractor.
Can the Apex Superpanoramic be installed in coastal environments?
Yes. The Apex Superpanoramic includes hot-dip galvanizing finish (EN ISO 1461) as standard — not an add-on. It operates in coastal markets including Florida, the Caribbean, the Gulf region, and Mediterranean coastal zones.
What is the production lead time?
7–10 days from order confirmation and advance payment receipt. Freight to your destination port is additional — timing depends on route and carrier schedule, not a fixed promise.
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