When a club operator sits down with a shortlist of padel court manufacturers, the conversation usually arrives at the same inflection point: the top-tier brands look excellent but land at two or three times the budget. The volume-produced alternatives hit the price target but lack the specifications — and the documentation — to justify the investment to stakeholders.
The Crest Panoramic was built for that conversation. Professional competition quality. Factory-direct pricing. 30 years. Own factory.
It is Orion XSport's outdoor premium specification: hot-dip galvanizing as standard, a reinforced outdoor structure, 4×480W LED at 750 lux, an aluminium net pole, and 2 benches included. $15,900 EXW — well below what top-branded competitors charge for equivalent structural specification.
This article covers the full specification, what distinguishes the Crest Panoramic from mid-range alternatives, who it is right for, and what it is not — including a direct answer on FIP certification.
What the Crest Panoramic is not: the FIP certification question
The Crest Panoramic is not FIP certified. That is worth stating directly.
FIP certification is the official endorsement by the Federación Internacional de Pádel for courts used in sanctioned national and international competition events. It is relevant for a specific type of club: one that hosts official FIP-sanctioned tournaments where court certification is a contractual requirement of the organizing federation.
For the majority of commercial club operators — clubs running memberships, group training, corporate events, local amateur tournaments, and day-to-day court bookings — FIP certification has no practical bearing on operation. The court quality, the playing surface, the lighting level, and the structural engineering are what determine whether the club succeeds.
The Crest Panoramic exceeds the operational specification of many FIP-certified courts. Its 750 lux illumination sits above the FIP 400–500 lux standard. Its reinforced structure and hot-dip galvanizing deliver durability that most standard courts do not specify. Its hot-dip galvanizing finish delivers a corrosion resistance level that most competition courts do not specify.
If FIP certification for federation competition hosting is a specific requirement of your project, speak with us — we can advise on options. If it is not, the Crest Panoramic provides the competition-grade infrastructure without the price premium that certification adds.
Technical specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | Crest Panoramic — round columns · hot-dip galvanized |
| 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 |
| Frame profile | Q235 steel · 40×20×3mm tube (reinforced vs standard 30×50mm) |
| Mesh | 4mm wire · 50×50mm grid · Bending Edge 3×2m at player impact zone |
| Surface finish | Hot-dip galvanizing standard — EN ISO 1461 + electrostatic powder epoxy |
| Playing surface | 20 m × 10 m FIP regulation · 4 m structure height |
| Grass | Curly mono turf · 12mm · Dtex 13.500 · PU backing |
| Lighting | 4 × 480W Long LED · 5700K · 750 lux interior · 500 lux exterior · IP66 |
| Net pole | Aluminium 80×80mm — aluminium net pole standard (other models: Q235 steel) |
| Benches | 2 pcs · 1.95m × 0.45m |
| Outdoor structure | Reinforced · hot-dip galvanized as standard |
| Manufacturing warranty | 3yr structure+LED · 5yr turf |
| Production | 10–12 days from order confirmation · Freight depends on destination, not promised |
| Pricing | EXW $15,900 |
Three things the Crest Panoramic includes that mid-range courts typically do not
1. Hot-dip galvanizing — standard, not an upgrade
Most padel courts in the mid-range offer galvanized protection as either a basic coating or an optional upgrade at additional cost. In the Crest Panoramic, hot-dip galvanizing is the standard specification — there is no cheaper base version.
The process consists of immersing the Q235 steel in molten zinc at 450°C (EN ISO 1461), then finishing with electrostatic powder epoxy — a hard outer finish that resists abrasion, UV, and chemical exposure, and seals the zinc layer against moisture penetration. The zinc layer bonds metallurgically to the steel rather than sitting on top of it, and is 5 to 10 times thicker than a standard zinc coat.
Together, these create a surface that holds up in coastal salt air, tropical humidity, UV exposure, and high-precipitation climates significantly longer than single-stage coatings. In the Crest Panoramic, you are not paying extra for this — it is in the base price.
The comparison to make: on a standard mid-range court with a single powder coat finish, corrosion typically begins appearing at joint points and base plates within three to five years in coastal or tropical environments. The hot-dip galvanizing specification changes that timeline materially.
2. 750 lux at 4×480W — competition lighting at the operational tier
The Crest Panoramic's 4×480W Long LED at 5700K, 750 lux interior is the same configuration as the Apex Superpanoramic. This is not a scaled-down package — it is the full competition illumination standard, engineered not to dazzle players during play.
The FIP range is 400–500 lux. At 750, the court is uniformly lit corner to corner, eliminating the shadow zones at the back glass that compromise evening play. For clubs running sessions after work — a significant share of total court hours in most markets — that illumination quality is visible in session rates and member retention.
IP66-rated units: sealed against dust and water jets, relevant for outdoor and semi-outdoor installations.
3. Benches and an aluminium net pole — the competition fit-out, included
When a buyer compares two mid-range courts on unit price, the comparison is rarely apples-to-apples. One quote includes a steel net pole and no seating. Another requires separate bench procurement.
The Crest Panoramic comes equipped with 2 benches (1.95m × 0.45m) in the base configuration. The aluminium net pole — 80×80mm, standard on the Crest Panoramic where other models use Q235 steel — is lighter, corrosion-resistant, and visible at the centre of the court. It is a small detail with visible impact in the playing environment.
Who the Crest Panoramic is right for
Club operators building 2–6 courts for a competitive commercial operation. The Crest Panoramic suits clubs that intend to run at a competitive level — court quality that attracts and retains serious players — without the overhead of top-brand pricing. This describes the majority of new club projects in the current development cycle.
Venues in exposed locations. The reinforced outdoor structure opens the Crest Panoramic to sites that a standard uncertified court cannot serve credibly: elevated urban rooftop installations, seafront facilities, coastal clubs, tropical venues subject to cyclonic weather. Documentation of the structural specification is available on request for planning and insurance due diligence.
Clubs in coastal or humid climates. The hot-dip galvanizing standard finish is the specification for this environment. Coastal locations present corrosion-accelerating conditions where the Crest Panoramic's finish performs materially better than a single-coat alternative over the 10-year operating horizon.
Operators building facilities for the long term. The combination of 3-year structure warranty, 5-year grass warranty, and hot-dip galvanizing standard finish is a commitment to the ten-year economics of the court — not just year one. For operators who calculate total cost of ownership rather than upfront cost per court, the Crest Panoramic's specification reduces the likelihood of mid-cycle structural intervention.
Crest Panoramic vs the alternatives
| Specification | Classic Court | Crest Panoramic | Apex Superpanoramic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finish standard | Zinc + powder coat | Hot-dip galvanizing | Hot-dip galvanizing |
| Lighting | 8×240W | 4×480W · 750 lux | 4×480W · 750 lux |
| Outdoor structure | None | Reinforced | None |
| Net pole | Steel Q235 | Aluminium 80×80mm | Steel Q235 |
| Benches included | None | 2 pcs | 1 pc |
| Bending Edge mesh | No | Yes (3×2m) | No |
| FIP certified | No | No | No |
| EXW | — | $15,900 | $16,500 |
The Crest Panoramic sits at the crossover between the Classic Court (maximum structural rigidity, mid-market cost) and the Apex Superpanoramic (competition flagship, superpanoramic design). It takes the hot-dip galvanizing and lighting specification from the Apex Superpanoramic tier and adds a reinforced outdoor structure and the court fit-out that neither the Classic Court nor the Apex Superpanoramic includes as standard.
For buyers comparing Crest Panoramic-equivalent courts from top-branded manufacturers: the structural specification is comparable. The price is not.
Use case: club development for a competitive facility
A club developer is building six courts for a commercial padel facility. The project brief requires competition-quality infrastructure — courts that retain members who have played in well-equipped facilities and will not accept a step down in court quality.
The Crest Panoramic answers the brief. Hot-dip galvanizing covers long-term maintenance in high-humidity conditions. The 750 lux illumination supports evening sessions — approximately 60% of booking revenue in urban markets. The included benches support tournament programming without a separate procurement line.
Production: 10–12 days. Freight to the port of entry depends on route and is not a fixed promise. EXW delivery includes structures, glass, turf, hardware, and lighting.
Pricing and availability
The Crest Panoramic is EXW $15,900. For multi-court projects (four or more), container logistics improve the per-court economics significantly. Our team coordinates freight and provides a consolidated quote covering the complete kit to your port.
Installation is carried out by the operator's contractor — but we support every project with a detailed assembly plan and technical assistance throughout.
FAQ
Is the Crest Panoramic FIP certified?
The Crest Panoramic is not FIP certified. FIP certification applies to courts hosting official FIP-sanctioned national events. For club-level commercial operation, training, and local tournaments, the Crest Panoramic meets and exceeds operational standards — with a reinforced outdoor structure and competition-grade illumination that FIP-certified courts don't automatically include.
What is hot-dip galvanizing and why does it matter?
Hot-dip galvanizing (EN ISO 1461) immerses the steel in molten zinc, then finishes it with electrostatic powder epoxy. In the Crest Panoramic, this is the standard finish — not an upgrade. It matters most in coastal, humid, or high-UV environments where single-coat finishes degrade within a few years.
Is the Crest Panoramic suitable for exposed outdoor sites?
The Crest Panoramic's reinforced structure and hot-dip galvanizing make the Crest Panoramic suitable for exposed coastal locations, elevated terrains, and regions with seasonal high-wind events.
What is the Bending Edge mesh?
The Bending Edge is a padded mesh barrier (3×2m) at the player impact zone — the area where a player's back contacts the court perimeter during play. It creates a softer contact surface at the point where court collisions are most common. It is integrated into the Crest Panoramic's standard specification.
Are benches included in the base price?
Yes. The Crest Panoramic comes equipped with 2 benches (1.95m × 0.45m) in the base configuration — not an optional add-on.
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