Two quotes for a padel court rarely measure the same thing. One gives a price at the factory and the other at your port; one names the glass standard and the other writes "tempered glass" and stops. The way to compare padel court manufacturers is not to line up totals. It is to put the same questions to each one and see who answers in writing, with a number and a standard.
This is the checklist: nine questions. Next to each one is our own answer, as published on our spec sheets on 12 October 2026, so you can hold us to the same test as everyone else.
The checklist at a glance
| # | Question for the manufacturer | A complete answer states | Orion XSport, as published on 12 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Which glass? | Thickness, type and standard | 12 mm tempered safety glass to EN 12150-1; CE marking of the glass in accordance with EN 12150-2 |
| 2 | Which standard does the steel structure meet? | The standard, and the document behind it | EN 1090-1 on all seven padel models |
| 3 | How is the steel protected? | Finish per model; hot-dip galvanizing standard, upgrade or not offered | Hot-dip galvanizing to EN ISO 1461 standard on Crest and Apex; upgrade quoted separately on Arc, Debut, Classic Court and Anti Hurricane; not offered on Shelter |
| 4 | What is the warranty? | Years per part, in writing | 5 years structure, 5 years turf, 3 years LED; 6 years on Shelter turf |
| 5 | What is the manufacturing lead time? | Days, and the event that starts the count | 7–12 days from confirmed deposit; Shelter 20–30 days |
| 6 | What does the price include? | The incoterm and the list of what is left out | EXW Qingdao, USD 11,500 to 22,000 per court; freight, duties, slab and assembly not included |
| 7 | Is the price published? | A price per model, visible before the first call | Yes: seven models, seven public prices |
| 8 | What are the payment terms? | Percentages and moments | 30 % deposit, 70 % before leaving the factory |
| 9 | Who manufactures, and which documents come with the quote? | Own factory or reseller; list of documents | Own factory in Qingdao, manufacturing since 1995; spec sheet, written warranty, certificate of conformity and packing list |
1. The glass: thickness and standard
The glass is the part the ball and the players hit. A complete answer has three items: thickness, type and standard. "Tempered glass" with no standard number is not an answer.
Our answer: 12 mm tempered safety glass to EN 12150-1 on every padel model, in 18 panes of 2 × 3 m. The CE marking is that of the glass, in accordance with EN 12150-2. A CE marking on the glass is not a CE marking on "the court": when a brochure prints CE without naming the component and the standard, ask which one.
2. The structure: the standard, and the paper behind it
Two different claims can sit behind a standard number: that the product conforms to the standard, and that a third party has certified it. Both are legitimate. They are not the same thing, and the second one always comes with a document. Ask which of the two is being claimed, and ask to see the paper.
Our answer: the steel structure conforms to EN 1090-1 on all seven padel models. With the quote you receive the documentation of your model: spec sheet, written warranty, certificate of conformity and packing list.
3. The steel finish: standard, upgrade or not offered
The finish decides how the steel ages outdoors. Ask, model by model: which finish is standard, whether hot-dip galvanizing is offered, to which standard, and whether it is inside the price.
Our answer, model by model:
- Panoramic Crest and Superpanoramic Apex: hot-dip galvanizing to EN ISO 1461, standard.
- Panoramic Arc, Panoramic Debut, Classic Court and Anti Hurricane: two-layer finish as standard (zinc powder primer plus RAL 9017 powder coat); hot-dip galvanizing as an upgrade, quoted separately.
- Shelter: two-layer finish; hot-dip galvanizing is not offered.
The difference between the two finishes is explained in the steel finishes guide.
4. The warranty: in writing, part by part
"Five-year warranty" on what? Ask for the warranty on paper and broken down by part: structure, turf and lighting.
Our answer: 5 years on structure, 5 years on turf and 3 years on LED, in writing. On the Shelter, the turf carries 6 years.
5. The lead time: days, and counted from when
Ask for manufacturing time separately from shipping time, and for the event that starts the clock. "Fast delivery" is not a lead time.
Our answer: padel courts are manufactured in 7 to 12 days from the confirmed deposit; the Shelter in 20 to 30, because it carries a roof. Shipping comes after and depends on the destination.
6. The price: which incoterm, and what is left out
A lower number under a different incoterm is not a lower price. EXW, FOB and delivered to your port are three different figures for the same court.
Our answer: prices are EXW, at our factory in Qingdao, in US dollars: from USD 11,500 (Panoramic Debut) to USD 22,000 (Shelter) per court. Inside the price is the complete court described on the spec sheet: structure, glass, turf and LED lighting. Outside it, and stated before you ask: sea freight, cargo insurance, import duties and taxes, inland transport, the concrete slab and assembly. Assembly is contracted by the client with a local crew; we do not carry it out.
The price of each model and every item left out are in How much does a padel court cost in 2026.
7, 8 and 9. Public price, payment terms and who manufactures
- Is the price public? A price published per model can be checked before the first conversation, and it is the same for everyone who reads it. Ours: seven models, seven prices, side by side in the court comparison. The factory price is not negotiated.
- Payment terms. Ask for the percentages and the moments. Ours: 30 % deposit to enter production and 70 % before leaving the factory, by bank transfer.
- Who manufactures. Ask whether the seller manufactures the court, where the factory is, and which documents you receive before paying. Ours: own factory in Qingdao, China, manufacturing since 1995. Four complete courts travel in one 40-ft container, with their packing list.
One more question, if your site is windy
Ask at what wind speed the structure was tested and whether the test document can be seen. Our Anti Hurricane (USD 16,500 EXW) was tested at 184 km/h (114 mph); the test documentation is available on request.
How to use the checklist
Send the nine questions, with the same wording, to every manufacturer on your shortlist and put the answers in one table. A blank cell is information too. Compare prices only once they share an incoterm, and then add the local figures that no manufacturer can state for you: freight from your forwarder, duties from your customs broker, slab and assembly from a local contractor.
Frequently asked questions
Which standards should I ask a padel court manufacturer about? One per component. On our spec sheets: glass to EN 12150-1, steel structure to EN 1090-1 and, where the model carries it, hot-dip galvanizing to EN ISO 1461.
What is the difference between conforming to a standard and being certified? Conforming means the product meets the published requirements. Being certified means a third party has checked it and issued a document. If certification is claimed, ask for the document.
Does Orion XSport assemble the court? No. The client contracts assembly with a local crew. If you need one, we help you find one.
All seven models, with their prices and standards side by side, are in the court comparison. And if you want our nine answers for your project, write to us on WhatsApp with how many courts and which city: you get the factory price and the documentation of the model.