Padre tennis courts are enclosed sports venues combining features of tennis, squash, and squash, and have rapidly gained popularity internationally in recent years. Below is information on the core specifications, structural components, and construction costs of this type of court:
1. Standard Court Specifications
Dimensions: A standard playing court is 20 meters long × 10 meters wide.
Height: The overall height of the space is typically no less than 9 meters, with the fence generally around 4 meters high.
Layout: The court is surrounded by a metal mesh and tempered laminated glass walls. The baselines and some sidelines use transparent tempered laminated glass to allow the ball to bounce, similar to a squash court design.
2. Main Structure and Materials
Frame System: Typically constructed of Q235 hot-dip galvanized steel, with column spacing of approximately 2000mm. The surface is treated with electrostatic polyester powder coating for rust and corrosion prevention.
Fence and Glass:
Glass: Tempered laminated glass approximately 12mm thick is used, requiring a smooth, flat surface and a vertical deviation of no more than 1°.
Metal Mesh: The wire diameter is typically 4.0mm, with a mesh size of 50mm x 50mm, and the ends are protected to prevent scratches.
Ground Covering: Artificial turf (such as PE material) is commonly used, filled with quartz sand or rubber granules to enhance friction and shock absorption. Some venues also use silicone PU or acrylic plastic materials.
3. Applicable Scenarios and Features
Universally Suitable for Indoor and Outdoor Use: Can be built in outdoor open-air environments, or an ETFE/PVDF membrane structure roof can be added to create an indoor venue, suitable for various climates.
Highly Social: Primarily for doubles events, the rules are relatively simple and easy to learn, suitable for all ages.
Commercial Prospects: It has been selected for several international competitions (such as the European Games), and has promotional demonstration cities in Dezhou, China, etc., possessing high commercial operation value.
