The guide to Spain vs China padel court manufacturers
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If you’ve been quoted by MejorSet and want to compare — this page was written for UK padel contractors and club developers who want facts, not marketing. We’re PanoCourt, a FIFA-certified padel court factory in Hebei, China.
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MejorSet Alternative-Padel Court Manufacturer Comparison
Comparing MejorSet with a China padel court factory? This honest guide breaks down steel specs, real pricing drivers, and which supplier fits your project
30–50%
Lower cost on equivalent spec vs European manufacturers
10+
Years of experience with proud
20+
Certified artificial turf options — same standard as European suppliers
Hebei
China's largest steel production province — PanoCourt's home
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What actually determines padel court quality?
Steel Tube Specifications
Wall thickness, steel grade (Q235 / S235), welding standard, hot-dip galvanisation quality, and powder coating adhesion. These determine structural longevity over 10–20 years of outdoor use in UK climate.
Tempered Glass Specification
Glass thickness (10mm vs 12mm), tempered safety standard compliance, impact classification, and fragment behaviour on breakage. Thicker, properly tempered glass is the single largest safety variable.
Surface Turf & Infill
Monofilament fibre pile height (standard 10–12mm for padel), EPDM rubber infill density, FIFA certification level. This directly impacts ball bounce consistency and player safety on slides.
Assembly Engineering
Connection tolerances, load distribution design, wind load resistance, and anchor bolt specification for UK ground conditions. Determines performance under lateral forces over time.
Consistency of production processes
From steel pipe cutting to connecting holes to spraying, we use full machine automation to ensure that every process is consistent, greatly reducing the difficulty of installation and increasing the service life of the product.
Foundation and installation
First, ensure that the foundation treatment meets the standards of padel court. A professional installation team will also increase the service life of the product.
Why China padel courts cost less: the raw material truth
China is the world’s largest steel producer, and PanoCourt’s factory sits inside the country’s largest steel-producing province. The per-tonne price of structural steel in Hebei is several times lower than equivalent material in Western Europe — not because the steel is inferior, but because the production scale, energy costs, and logistics overhead are incomparably smaller.
What many buyers don’t realise: a number of international padel court brands — including European ones — already source their steel tubes from Chinese mills, then fabricate and brand in Europe. Buying direct from PanoCourt eliminates that intermediate cost layer entirely.
- ~25% of China's total steel output comes from Hebei Province
- Project On Time
- ×3–4 Approximate steel cost difference: Hebei vs Europe
- Latest Designs
Hebei Steel Mills
Raw structural steel · Q235/S235 grade · Same mills supplying European brands
Hebei Factory (Direct)
CNC cutting · galvanising · powder coat · assembly · turf factory installed
Sea Freight to Global
FCL container · Tianjin → Felixstowe · 28–35 day transit
MejorSet vs PanoCourt: specification by specification
Criteria | MejorSet (Spain) | PanoCourt (China) |
|---|---|---|
Country of Origin | Spain | China (Hebei Province) |
Steel Source | European / mixed sourcing | Hebei Province — China’s largest steel production base |
Price Range (per court) | Higher (European cost structure) | 30–50% lower on equivalent spec |
Panoramic Court Option | Available | Available — Full Panoramic is PanoCourt’s signature product |
FIFA Certification | Sì | Sì |
Glass Spec | Tempered safety glass | 12mm tempered safety glass (specify on order) |
Steel Tube Spec | Hot-dip galvanised structural steel | Hot-dip galvanised, specify wall thickness on order |
Customisation | Standard range, limited custom options | Full custom: dimensions, colour, logo, branding |
Installation Experience | Extensive — Spanish and European projects | Factory supply; installation by local contractor (guidance provided) |
Lead Time (to UK) | Shorter (intra-European logistics) | 8–12 weeks (sea freight); air freight available |
Minimum Order | Varies | 1 court minimum (FOB or CIF quoted) |
Best For | Large projects requiring full turnkey EPC delivery | Private clubs, SME contractors, budget-conscious projects requiring quality spec |
Which Padel Court Manufacturer is right for you?
There is no universal right answer. Here is the honest framework for deciding.
MejorSet
Large-scale projects requiring full turnkey EPC delivery from a single European supplier
- You are managing 10+ courts requiring integrated engineering, procurement, and installation
- Local regulations require CE-marked product with European technical file from the outset
- Your client has specifically requested a Spanish or European-origin product
- FIP event level venue requirements, requiring international event project cases
PanoCourt
padel clubs and SME contractors: quality spec, full customisation, honest price
- You are a private padel club or SME contractor managing 1–6 courts with a capital budget
- You have or can engage a local installation contractor and want to separate equipment from install cost
- You want full custom colours, logo branding, or non-standard dimensions
- You are comparing suppliers on specification — not assumption — and want direct spec verification
Padel Court Factory Frequently Asked Questions
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PanoCourt and MejorSet serve partially overlapping but distinct market segments. Both manufacture FIP-compliant padel courts. The core difference is cost structure and project scope: MejorSet is better positioned for large turnkey EPC contracts in Europe, while PanoCourt is the stronger choice for private clubs, SME contractors, and budget-conscious projects where equipment supply is separated from installation.
The price difference comes from raw material economics, not quality compromise. China — particularly Hebei Province — is the world’s largest steel producer, and structural steel is substantially less expensive to source there than in Western Europe. Many international padel court brands, including European ones, already source steel from Chinese mills. PanoCourt’s factory is located within the same supply cluster, which removes multiple cost layers from the final price.
The three most important specification questions are: (1) What is the steel tube wall thickness and grade? (2) What is the glass thickness and which safety standard does it comply with? (3) Is the steel hot-dip galvanised or just painted? These three factors determine the long-term durability and safety of the court far more than country of manufacture.
Yes. The Full Panoramic Padel Court is PanoCourt’s signature product — a full-glass design that maximises visibility for spectators and creates a premium playing environment. It is available in standard and custom dimensions with branding options.
Standard sea freight from China to UK ports (Felixstowe, Southampton) typically takes 28–35 days after production. With PanoCourt’s standard production lead time of 4–6 weeks, the total timeline from confirmed order to UK port arrival is typically 8–12 weeks. Air freight options can reduce transit to 5–7 days at higher cost.
Yes. PanoCourt can quote on both FOB (Tianjin) and CIF (UK port of choice) terms. CIF pricing includes sea freight, marine insurance, and export documentation. UK import duty and inland haulage from port to site are quoted separately based on project-specific requirements.
PanoCourt courts can be supplied with FIFA-certified artificial turf meeting FIFA Quality or FIFA Quality Pro specifications. Certification documentation is provided for each order upon request.
PanoCourt supplies from a minimum of one (1) court. Multi-court orders receive volume pricing. Contact us for a project-specific quotation.
We understand that choosing a factory in China you’ve never visited requires a different kind of trust than selecting a European supplier. Here is the specific quality framework we follow:
Steel Structure
- Hot-dip galvanised structural steel tubes, wall thickness specified per project (we recommend minimum 2.5mm for outdoor UK climate courts)
- All welding completed to ISO 3834 quality standards
- Powder-coated finish with a minimum 60–80 micron dry film thickness for corrosion resistance in coastal and high-rainfall environments
Glass Panels
- Minimum 12mm fully tempered safety glass, EN 12150 compliant
- Impact resistance tested — fragments into small cubes (not sharp shards) on breakage for player safety compliance
- Low-iron glass option available for enhanced transparency in panoramic court models
Surface Turf
- FIFA Quality Pro and FIFA Quality certified artificial turf options available
- Monofilament fibre construction, 12mm pile height (standard padel specification)
- Silica sand + EPDM rubber infill to FIFA impact absorption specification
Factory Location Advantage
PanoCourt is manufactured under Light Up (Tianjin) Sports Goods Co., Ltd., with production facilities in Hebei Province. Hebei accounts for approximately 25% of China’s total steel output — the structural steel used in PanoCourt courts is procured from mills operating within the same geographic cluster as the factory, eliminating supply chain complexity and cost.
This is the question that matters most — and there is no universal answer. Here is our honest framework:
Choose MejorSet if:
- You are managing a large-scale commercial development (10+ courts) that requires integrated EPC delivery — engineering, procurement, and installation coordinated by a single entity
- Your project timeline cannot accommodate sea freight from Asia and you require rapid European delivery
- Local regulatory compliance requires a CE-marked product with European technical file documentation from the outset
- Your client has specifically requested a Spanish or European-origin product for brand or marketing reasons
Choose PanoCourt if:
- You are a private padel club developer or SME contractor managing 1–6 courts and need to stay within a capital budget without sacrificing court quality
- You have or can engage a reliable local installation contractor and want to separate the equipment supply cost from the installation cost
- You want full customisation — your own club colours, logo branding, or non-standard court dimensions that European manufacturers cannot accommodate affordably
- You are doing the due diligence to evaluate multiple suppliers on specification, not assumption, and want to compare material specs directly
- You want a panoramic full-glass design that maximises court visibility and spectator experience, at a price point that works for a private club
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