Padel Court vs. Pickleball Court
Comparing 2 standards across 17 specifications. 17 key differences identified.
Official padel courts are enclosed playing areas governed by the International Padel Federation (FIP Regulations Part 1). The court measures exactly 20.0 m (65.62 ft) in length by 10.0 m (32.81 ft) in width, enclosed by walls of 10–12 mm toughened glass and electro-welded wire mesh. The net measures 10 m in length, hanging 88 cm at center and 92 cm at the side posts.
Official pickleball courts are regulated by USA Pickleball (USAP Rule 2.A). The court has identical outer dimensions for both singles and doubles: 44.0 ft (13.41 m) in length by 20.0 ft (6.10 m) in width. The non-volley zone ('the kitchen') extends 7.0 ft (2.13 m) on either side of the net. The net hangs 36 in (91.4 cm) at the sideline posts and 34 in (86.4 cm) at the center.
Specification Comparison Table
17 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Net Height at Center
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0.88 m (88.0 cm with center strap) | 86.36 cm (34.0 in with center strap) |
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Court Length (Inside Enclosure)
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20.00 m (65.62 ft inner playing area) | — |
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Court Width (Inside Enclosure)
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10.00 m (32.81 ft inner playing area) | — |
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Back Wall Height (Glass)
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3.00–4.00 m (3 m glass topped with 1 m wire mesh = 4 m total) | — |
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Side Wall Glass Height
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3.00 m stepping down or stepped glass/mesh design | — |
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Net Height at Posts
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0.92 m (92.0 cm maximum at posts) | — |
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Service Line Distance
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3.00 m from back glass wall (6.95 m from net) | — |
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Clear Ceiling Height (Indoor)
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6.00–8.00 m minimum overhead clearance | — |
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Glass Specification
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10–12 mm Toughened Monolithic or Laminated Safety Glass EN 12150-1 | — |
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Court Length
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— | 13.41 m (44.0 ft baseline to baseline) |
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Court Width
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— | 6.10 m (20.0 ft singles & doubles) |
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Non-Volley Zone (Kitchen) Depth
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— | 2.13 m (7.0 ft on each side of the net) |
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Service Court Dimensions
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— | 4.57 × 3.05 m (15.0 × 10.0 ft per quadrant) |
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Net Height at Sideline Posts
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— | 91.44 cm (36.0 in at post centers) |
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Post-to-Post Net Span
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— | 6.71 m (22.0 ft / 12 in outside sidelines) |
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Line Width
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— | 5.08 cm (2.0 in standard white lines) |
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Recommended Overall Total Area
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— | 9.14 × 18.29 m (30 × 60 ft with perimeter runoffs) |