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How much does a padel court cost in 2026: factory prices for all seven models and what is not included
Published prices of Orion XSport's seven padel courts, from USD 11,500 to 22,000 EXW; what that price covers, which costs are left out, and how to compare two quotes without fooling yourself.
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2 Jun 2026 · 7 min
Panoramic Arc Padel Court: full-panoramic glass — complete guide
The Panoramic Arc is Orion XSport's full-panoramic padel court — 18 panels of 12mm tempered glass, round corner columns, Dtex 13.500 grass, and FIP 20×10m dimensions. $13,500 EXW factory-direct. Since 1995.
31 May 2026 · 7 min
Shelter Padel Court: with integrated PVC roof for rain and extreme heat
The Shelter is Orion XSport's padel court with integrated factory PVC roof — 6-meter columns, overhead rain and UV protection, 6-year grass warranty (longest in the Orion catalog), $22,000 EXW factory-direct. The middle path between a fully outdoor court and a full sports hall.
30 May 2026 · 8 min
Anti Hurricane Padel Court: wind-certified for 184 km/h hurricane zones
The Anti Hurricane is Orion XSport's hurricane-resistant padel court — wind-certified to 184 km/h (114 mph), reinforced structural frame, zinc and powder-coat anticorrosion finish. $16,500 EXW. Built for Florida, the Caribbean, the Gulf, and any coastal market where wind is not a variable — it is a given.
30 May 2026 · 8 min
Superpanoramic Apex Padel Court: the reference model for competition clubs
The Superpanoramic Apex is Orion XSport's competition-grade padel court — 360° panoramic glass, EN 12150 tempered safety glass, CE marked in accordance with EN 12150-2, hot-dip galvanizing finish standard, and factory-direct EXW pricing at $16,500. The choice of clubs that won't compromise on court quality.
12 Oct 2026 · 7 min
How to compare padel court manufacturers in 2026: a nine-question checklist
Nine questions to put to any padel court manufacturer before signing: glass, structure, galvanizing, warranty, lead time and what the EXW price includes. With Orion XSport's published answers as of 12 October 2026.
1 Jun 2026 · 8 min
Panoramic Crest Padel Court: outdoor premium, hot-dip galvanized as standard
The Panoramic Crest is Orion XSport's outdoor premium padel court — hot-dip galvanizing as standard, a reinforced outdoor structure, 750-lux LED lighting, 2 benches included. $15,900 EXW. The specification that closes comparisons against top-tier brands.
6 Jul 2026 · 7 min
Classic Court Padel Court: the reference model for mid-market operators
The Classic Court is Orion XSport's mid-market padel court — posts between every glass panel for maximum structural rigidity outdoors, Dtex 13.500 grass, CE marking on the glass (to EN 12150-2) and CE certification on the structure (EN 1090), factory-direct $14,300 EXW. The right choice for operators building 4–8 courts who prioritize durability.
6 Jul 2026 · 6 min
Panoramic Debut Padel Court: the entry point to the Orion catalog
The Panoramic Debut is Orion XSport's entry-level padel court — full-panoramic layout, FIP 20×10m, 18 panels of 12mm EN 12150 tempered safety glass, CE marked in accordance with EN 12150-2, and manufacturing since 1995 behind it. The difference between entry-level from a 30-year manufacturer and a commodity court from an unknown supplier. $11,500 EXW.
6 Jul 2026 · 6 min
GridPro Indoor: sports flooring for indoor padel and pickleball courts
GridPro Indoor is Orion XSport's 3mm PVC sports flooring for padel and pickleball courts. Drop-and-roll assembly, no adhesive, sandy texture for grip and slide. $3,190 per court FOB (~$19/m²). The single-vendor floor for clubs running both sports under one roof — remember it's the surface, not a complete court.
6 Jul 2026 · 6 min
GridPro Outdoor: sports flooring for outdoor padel and pickleball courts
GridPro Outdoor is Orion XSport's UV-resistant, fiberglass-reinforced PVC sports flooring for outdoor padel and pickleball courts. Rated -40°C to +100°C, GB8624 B1 fire-retardant certified (SGS). Drop-and-roll assembly. $3,850 per court FOB (~$23/m²). Built for Sun Belt, tropical, and extreme-climate venues.
6 Jul 2026 · 5 min
Pickleball Net Posts: Post Fixed and Post Mobile
Orion XSport supplies two pickleball net post models — Post Fixed (aluminium MA-3112, worm gear tensioning with anti-rebound auto-lock) and Post Mobile (multidirectional base for portable configurations). Net included with both. Post Fixed $420 per set, Post Mobile $950 per set, FOB. Built for venues adding pickleball.
10 Aug 2026 · 6 min
How much it costs to build a four-court padel club, line by line
The real cost of four padel courts with each model's published price, what EXW covers, which line items depend on your country, and what Orion XSport's profitability benchmark says.
10 Aug 2026 · 6 min
Four pickleball courts on one tennis court: what it costs and what it takes
The geometry works out exactly: 18.29 × 36.58 m holds four courts of 9.14 × 18.29 m. Indoor flooring and fixed posts for all four, 14,440 USD FOB, on the concrete that already exists.
10 Aug 2026 · 6 min
Hot-dip galvanizing, zinc powder, and RAL 9017: which finish each court gets and what it protects against
The two ways Orion XSport protects the steel of a padel court, which model gets each one, and the climates where the decision changes. With the full table of all seven models.
10 Jul 2026 · 7 min
Padel Court Turf Replacement: a re-turf and standalone grass guide
A padel court's grass is renewed after 4–8 years of play. Orion sells the turf separately for re-turf and replacement: Padel Turf Curly TOP QUALITY (Dtex 13.500, PU backing) at $2,900 FOB per court set (~205 m²) and CLUB QUALITY (Dtex 10.000, SBR) at $2,200 FOB per set. It's the same turf fitted as standard on the high-end range — and remember, it's the surface, not a complete court.
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