The decision to build a full-panoramic court — glass on all sides, no intermediate posts breaking the sightlines — used to be a top-tier choice in the padel market. It still carries a perception premium. But the engineering that makes it possible has been refined over thirty years of manufacturing, and it is no longer confined to the highest price bracket.
The Arc Panoramic is Orion XSport's panoramic padel court. Professional competition quality. Factory-direct pricing. 30 years. Own factory.
Eighteen panels of 12mm tempered glass on a Q235B steel frame, structural posts only at the four corners. FIP-standard 20×10m surface, 4-metre height. Dtex 13.500 curly grass — the same fiber found in models priced significantly higher in the catalog. Full glass at an accessible price point: $13,500 EXW.
What panoramic means, structurally
A panoramic padel court has no vertical posts between the glass panels. All four sides are unbroken by structure except at the four corners, where round tube columns anchor the frame.
This is a different structural logic from the classic design. In a classic-profile court (like the Classic Court or Anti Hurricane), posts sit between every glass panel, distributing wind load across many connection points. The panoramic design concentrates the load at four corners and uses the panel-to-panel glass connections to manage lateral forces. Correctly engineered, both approaches meet structural requirements for play.
For players, the difference is tangible: no vertical metal breaks the sight-line along the sidelines or the back glass — the court reads as a glass room. For clubs, the difference is commercial: courts with unobstructed glass photograph well and attract the membership demographic that drives sustainable revenue.
The Arc Panoramic achieves this with round corner columns at 100×100mm and 100×50mm cross-sections in Q235B steel — structural anchor without visual weight.
Two things the Arc Panoramic does not include as standard
1. Hot-dip galvanizing — available as upgrade
The Arc Panoramic's standard surface finish is zinc powder coat: a single-stage process that applies a protective zinc-polymer layer over the Q235B steel. It provides baseline corrosion protection appropriate for dry inland environments and covered facilities.
Hot-dip galvanizing (HDG, EN ISO 1461) is available as an upgrade (+$950) on the Arc Panoramic. For clubs in coastal locations, tropical climates, or high-humidity environments, the upgrade is the correct specification. The single-stage finish will degrade faster in those conditions, and the cost differential between replacing prematurely corroded components and specifying the right finish upfront is not in the operator's favor.
For dry inland locations, the standard zinc powder coat is appropriate for the expected operating life. This is documented to help operators make the right choice at configuration, not after installation.
2. Stadium lighting — the Arc Panoramic uses club-level illumination
The Arc Panoramic includes 8×240W LED units — standard club illumination, appropriate for day and evening play sessions. It is not the 4×480W configuration at 750 lux that the Apex Superpanoramic and Crest Panoramic provide.
For most clubs running general memberships and session bookings, the Arc Panoramic's illumination covers the requirement. For clubs hosting high-level sanctioned tournaments where a documented lux level is a contractual requirement, or facilities that broadcast play, the Apex Superpanoramic or Crest Panoramic is the right specification.
Technical specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | Arc Panoramic — round corner columns |
| CE certification | CE marking · Glass EN 12150 |
| Structure type | Panoramic — posts at corners only · Round tube columns |
| Glass | 12mm tempered · 18 panels · 2×3m each |
| Column profile | Q235 steel · round tube · 100×100×3mm + 100×50×3mm |
| Frame profile | Q235 steel · 30×50×3mm square tube |
| Mesh | 4mm wire · 50×50mm grid |
| Surface finish | Zinc powder coat (standard) · Hot-dip galvanizing upgrade available (+$950) |
| Playing surface | 20 m × 10 m FIP regulation · 4 m structure height |
| Grass | Curly mono turf · 12mm · Dtex 13.500 · PU backing |
| Lighting | 8 × 240W LED · Club illumination standard |
| Manufacturing warranty | 3yr structure+LED · 5yr turf |
| Production | 7–10 days from order confirmation · Freight depends on destination, not promised |
| Pricing | EXW $13,500 |
The grass specification: why it matters at this tier
The Arc Panoramic's turf — curly mono, 12mm height, Dtex 13.500, PU backing — is the same fiber found in models priced higher in the catalog.
Dtex is a measure of fiber linear density: grams per 10,000 metres of strand. At 13.500, the fiber is thicker and more resilient than entry-level alternatives (typically Dtex 10.000–11.000 monofil). Thicker fiber holds its shape under heavy use — consistent ball response in year four looks like year one. Lower-Dtex fibers flatten more quickly, changing rally dynamics in ways members notice.
This is the standard grass at the Arc Panoramic's tier, not an upgrade.
Who the Arc Panoramic is right for
First-time club operators building 2–4 courts. The Arc Panoramic delivers a full-glass visual product without the investment tier of the Apex Superpanoramic or Crest Panoramic. The majority of first-time builds are 2–6 courts. FIP dimensions, Dtex 13.500 grass, panoramic glass, at a price that closes the business case.
Residential and resort developers. The Arc Panoramic's full-glass design photographs well and reads as high-end in real estate marketing material. For hotel, resort, and residential development projects where padel courts are amenity installations — not the core business — the Arc Panoramic delivers the visual and experiential quality that the amenity requires.
Clubs in dry inland markets. The standard zinc coat finish is appropriate for facilities away from coastal salt air and high humidity — environments where the standard finish delivers its expected service life without requiring the hot-dip galvanizing upgrade.
Operators building for scale. The Arc Panoramic is an efficient entry point for operators testing a market with two courts before expanding. Its price-per-court is the lowest full-glass tier in the Orion range, and the grass and glass specification means that when expansion comes, the original courts are not a liability.
Arc Panoramic vs the alternatives
| Arc Panoramic | Classic Court | Crest Panoramic | Apex Superpanoramic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design type | Panoramic | Classic | Panoramic | Superpanoramic |
| Posts | Corners only | Between every panel | Corners only | None |
| Glass perimeter | ✅ Full | ✅ Full | ✅ Full | ✅ Full |
| Surface finish standard | Zinc coat | Zinc coat | Hot-dip galvanizing | Hot-dip galvanizing |
| Lighting | 8×240W | 8×240W | 4×480W · 750 lux | 4×480W · 750 lux |
| Wind certification | None | None | Reinforced | None |
| Benches | None | None | 2 included | 1 included |
| Grass Dtex | 13.500 | 13.500 | 13.500 | 13.500 |
| EXW | $13,500 | — | $15,900 | $16,500 |
The Arc Panoramic and the Classic Court both use standard zinc coat finish and have no wind certification. The structural difference is design type: panoramic corner posts vs. classic intermediate posts — different visual outcomes, not a hierarchy of quality.
Against the Apex Superpanoramic and Crest Panoramic, the Arc Panoramic's distinctions are the single-stage finish, club-level illumination, and the absence of competition-package inclusions. For clubs where those items are not a requirement, the Arc Panoramic covers the core specification.
Use case: a first club of four courts
A developer is building a four-court padel facility on the ground floor of a mixed-use building. The project needs courts that read as quality from the exterior and retain members. Budget eliminates the Crest Panoramic and Apex Superpanoramic.
The Arc Panoramic covers the brief: four full-glass courts, Dtex 13.500 grass, standard zinc finish (low coastal exposure makes it appropriate), 8×240W club lighting for evening sessions. The visual product — glass perimeter, round corner columns, black RAL9017 frame — is what the developer's marketing team will photograph for the launch.
Production: 7–10 days. Freight to port of entry depends on route.
Pricing and availability
The Arc Panoramic is Orion's panoramic entry point: $13,500 EXW. The hot-dip galvanizing upgrade (+$950, EN ISO 1461) is available at configuration. For coastal or tropical markets, include it. For dry inland locations, the standard finish is the right cost decision.
Installation is carried out by the operator's contractor — but we support every project: we ship the complete kit, provide a detailed assembly plan, and answer technical questions throughout installation.
FAQ
What does 'panoramic' mean in the Arc Panoramic padel court?
Panoramic means the court perimeter is made entirely of glass panels, with structural posts only at the four corners. No intermediate vertical posts between panels. Players and spectators get an unobstructed view of the full court.
Is hot-dip galvanizing included in the Arc Panoramic's standard price?
No. The standard finish is zinc powder coat. Hot-dip galvanizing is available as an upgrade (+$950). Recommended for coastal, humid, and tropical locations. Standard finish is appropriate for dry inland environments.
What grass specification does the Arc Panoramic include?
Curly mono turf — 12mm height, Dtex 13.500, PU backing. Five-year manufacturing warranty.
Is the Arc Panoramic suitable for competition use?
The Arc Panoramic meets FIP 20×10m dimensions and is suitable for club competition and amateur tournaments. Its 8×240W illumination covers club play. Clubs requiring 750 lux for high-level sanctioned events should consider the Apex Superpanoramic or Crest Panoramic.
How long does production take?
Production is 7–10 days from order confirmation. Freight to your destination port is additional — timing depends on the shipping route and is not a fixed promise.
Configure your Arc Panoramic project at orionxsport.com.
→ Apex Superpanoramic Padel Court — superpanoramic competition model when no columns in the playing area is the priority