Padel Court vs. Tennis 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 tennis courts are standardized by the International Tennis Federation (ITF Rule 1). The rectangular court measures 78.0 ft (23.77 m) in length. Singles courts are 27.0 ft (8.23 m) wide; doubles courts are 36.0 ft (10.97 m) wide (doubles alleys 4.5 ft / 1.37 m). The net is suspended at 3.5 ft (1.07 m) at the posts and pulled taut to exactly 3.0 ft (0.914 m / 36 in) at the center strap.
Specification Comparison Table
17 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Net Height at Posts
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0.92 m (92.0 cm maximum at posts) | 1.07 m (3.5 ft / 42.0 in at post centers) |
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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 Center
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0.88 m (88.0 cm with center strap) | — |
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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 (Overall)
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— | 23.77 m (78.0 ft baseline to baseline) |
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Singles Width
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— | 8.23 m (27.0 ft) |
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Doubles Width
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— | 10.97 m (36.0 ft with 4.5 ft alleys) |
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Net Height at Center Strap
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— | 0.914 m (3.0 ft / 36.0 in strictly maintained) |
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Service Box Length
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— | 6.40 m (21.0 ft from net to service line) |
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Service Box Width
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— | 4.115 m (13.5 ft per half court) |
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Baseline Line Width
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— | Up to 10.0 cm (4.0 in max; other lines 2.5–5.0 cm) |
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Minimum Overall Stadium Footprint
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— | 36.57 × 18.29 m (120 × 60 ft including runoffs) |