xtz padel court: what an XTZ padel court actually includes in 2026
an XTZ Padel Court is not a single product. it is the integrated system you get when one manufacturer designs, fabricates, and ships every load-bearing component of a padel court from a single production line in Bologna, Italy. in 2026 that system spans the structural steel frame, the galvanized mesh fence, the tempered-glass walls, the artificial turf surface, the lighting columns, and the dividing net — all engineered to interoperate and all stamped with the same QA paperwork. clubs, resorts, and private buyers who want one throat to choke and one warranty to enforce usually start their spec conversation here. for a quote that maps the system to your site, send your plot dimensions to Request a quote.
what an XTZ padel court actually includes
the boundary between “court” and “court components” varies by supplier. some factories ship only the metalwork and leave glass, turf, and lighting to local subs. XTZ treats the whole 20m × 10m enclosure plus its playing surface as one deliverable, with five subsystems:
1. structural frame. hot-dip galvanized steel posts (S235JR or S355JR per EN 10025), base plates, anchor bolts, and the top rail tying the corners together. engineers sign off on this first — everything else hangs off it.
2. fence / wall. the perimeter enclosure: full galvanized mesh (50×50mm × 4mm wire, the welded-mesh default), full 10–12mm tempered glass, or the standard hybrid — glass back walls plus mesh upper side walls. this is the line item most buyers quote first.
3. playing surface. 12mm mono-filament artificial turf with silica-sand infill, pre-cut to 20×10m so installation is glue-and-roll rather than measure-and-cut.
4. lighting. four to eight LED column fixtures, typically 200W each at 6m height, delivering 500 lux uniformly. FIP recommends 1000 lux for televised play; clubs usually run 300–500.
5. net and accessories. the central net (0.88m center / 1.05m posts per FIP), net posts, tension cables, and access doors with self-closing hinges.
how the fence subsystem fits into the wider court
the fence is the most visible, most quoted, and most heavily engineered part of the court — but it does not stand alone. three integration points determine whether your fence works inside a real XTZ Padel Court or fights against it.
anchor interface. every fence panel bolts to the frame’s posts, not directly to the slab. this lets the frame absorb wind loads and minor settlement while panels stay plumb. fence-only suppliers sometimes skip this and bolt straight to the slab — risky for outdoor multi-court installs.
height transition at the corners. back walls 3m, side walls 4m. the fence subsystem must deliver both heights and the smooth vertical transition at the four corners. XTZ fabricates each corner as a single welded unit rather than field-sleeving two panels — the difference between a clean sightline and a seam that catches balls.
door alignment. two access doors per court, centered on each long side. the door frame must align with fence post spacing exactly; a 30–50mm gap is what players exploit. the fence layout is built around the door positions, not the other way around.
if you only need the fence subsystem — for a replacement, retrofit, or hybrid build — that is a separate quote line. see the XTZ Padel Fence page for the standalone spec.
specs and standards XTZ builds to
XTZ designs every court against the FIP 2024 rulebook for geometry and the relevant EN/ISO standards for materials and corrosion protection. the numbers below are what engineers actually check on submittal drawings.
FIP — geometry. 20m × 10m interior, 3m back walls, 4m side walls, 0.88m net height at center, 1.05m at posts. non-negotiable for FIP-rated play; recreational courts vary by ±5% on height.
EN 10025 / EN 10034 — structural steel. posts and beams in S235JR (standard) or S355JR (heavy-duty, for high-wind or seismic regions). minimum yield 235 MPa.
EN ISO 1461 — galvanization. every steel component goes through a zinc bath at ~450°C, producing a 70–85 micron coating. baseline corrosion protection for outdoor courts in C3 / C4 environments (urban / coastal-industrial per EN ISO 12944).
EN 12150 / EN 1863 — tempered glass. 10 or 12mm thermally tempered panels, each batch factory-certified. holes and edgework are CNC-machined post-tempering — drilling after tempering invalidates the safety rating.
RAL — powder coat. most clubs pick RAL 7016 anthracite or RAL 9005 jet black. powder is applied over the galvanized layer to EN 13438, giving 15–25 year colour-fastness.
CE marking. the complete court carries a CE declaration under EN 1090-1 (structural steelwork) — the legal requirement for EEA installation.
what to verify before commissioning a court
even a perfect court fails QA if the site is wrong. the short list XTZ walks every buyer through before shipping sign-off:
1. foundation matches the frame. concrete slab 15–20cm thick, anchor bolts set to the frame’s base-plate template during the pour. do not let a contractor “drill and epoxy” anchors after the fact unless the supplier has explicitly approved it.
2. flatness within ±5mm over 2m. laser screed, not hand-trowel.
3. drainage slope 0.5–1%. standing water kills turf and corrodes steel faster than any other factor.
4. buffer zone clear. 4m minimum on long sides, 2m on short sides.
5. wind load rating matches the site. coastal Italy, southern Spain, or the Gulf states need the S355JR upgrade + closer post spacing (2.5m instead of 3m).
6. electrical supply. three-phase 400V for the four-column 200W LED setup; single-phase works for two columns at lower output.
7. paperwork bundle. ask for the FIP conformity letter, CE declaration under EN 1090-1, galvanization certificate per EN ISO 1461, and glass batch certificates. without these, the warranty is hollow.
if any of these are unresolved, the fence subsystem can ship ahead and be stored while the foundation is redone — cheaper than holding the whole court in the factory.
frequently asked questions
is an XTZ padel court only the fence?
no. an XTZ Padel Court is the full system: structural frame, fence / glass walls, turf surface, lighting, and net. the fence is one of five subsystems and is the most commonly quoted line item, but XTZ ships the complete enclosure so the QA paperwork and warranty are unified. the fence subsystem alone is available as a standalone product on the XTZ Padel Fence page for replacements and retrofits.
which FIP rulebook does XTZ build to?
the FIP 2024 rulebook: 20m × 10m playing area, 3m back walls, 4m side walls, 0.88m / 1.05m net. recreational courts accept ±5% on height; everything else stays on spec.
can I order only the fence subsystem?
yes. fence-only orders run 3–4 weeks lead time versus 6–8 for a full court, and shipping is cheaper because you skip the glass crates and turf rolls.
how long does shipping take from Bologna?
by sea: Mediterranean ports 5–7 days, northern Europe 10–14 days, Americas 18–25 days, middle East and africa 14–20 days. customs clearance at destination adds 3–7 working days and is the buyer’s responsibility unless DDP is requested.
what is the warranty?
10 years on the galvanized steel frame against corrosion perforation, 5 years on tempered glass against spontaneous breakage, 3 years on turf and lighting. warranty is conditional on foundation and installation matching the supplied drawings — DIY install without engineering sign-off voids the structural cover.
for a deeper dive into the standalone fence subsystem — mesh sizes, post spacings, wind-load upgrades — see the XTZ Padel Court hub at xtzpadel.com. every spec, drawing, and quote template for the full court or any single subsystem is there.
