Laykold is APT’s global court brand, and now Laykold are expanding their range to include padel court systems.
Laykold’s hard courts are the official surface of the US Open. Laykold’s Grand Slam quality outdoor and indoor courts are played on around the world for tennis, pickleball, basketball, netball, futsal and volleyball.
Padel is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Energetic, fast-paced and fun, it is easy to see why the sport has become so popular. Padel is a mix of tennis, squash and badminton; always played in doubles on an enclosed court where players can use the walls to their advantage. For this dynamic but uncertain new market, we provide customers with the confidence of our years’ worth of experience and quality. APT has manufactured sports surfaces for many Olympic Games, World Cups and Grand Slams.
Laykold Padel Courts are certified to Australian standards and being based in Melbourne, Australia customers have strong local market support from APT and our expert network of installation partners around Australia.
The Laykold Padel Pop-Up Court is expertly designed for temporary indoor and outdoor use. Its innovative portable construction offers the same exceptional strength and stability as permanent courts while enabling effortless installation and dismantling for events, tournaments, or exhibition matches. This court features high-impact tempered glass panels supported by an aluminium frame and mesh panels, and is complemented by Laykold’s exclusive Padel Turf Pro.
The Laykold Padel Classic Court is a great choice for those looking to enter the padel market. Offered for both indoor and outdoor play, it features a design similar to the Pop-Up Court, however, as a permanent installation, its base plate is securely anchored to the ground. The Classic Court is constructed with high-impact tempered glass, supported by a durable aluminium frame and mesh panels, and enhanced by Laykold’s exclusive Padel Turf Pro.
The Laykold Padel Panoramic Court represents the pinnacle of padel court design, featuring seamless glass walls at both ends that enhance visibility for spectators. This court is ideal for those wanting to catch every moment of the action. Constructed with high-impact tempered glass and reinforced by a robust aluminium frame and mesh panels, the Panoramic Court is further elevated by Laykold’s exclusive Padel Turf Pro, ensuring an exceptional playing experience.
Matty Thomas began his career as a tennis player in the UK who trained and competed around Europe. In 2005 he moved into coaching and coached 9 British champions and then relocated to Spain to work with players overseas.
In 2013 Matty opened the largest padel tennis venue in UK called Padel Nation, before moving to Australia and opening Padel Sydney in 2015. Matty is the former #1 ranked padel player in Australia and reached 46 in the FIP world rankings. He is the current coach of the Men’s and Ladies Australian national team.
Matty is now helping grow and develop padel in Asia Pacific and has helped with the set up and running of Padel Sydney, Padel Gold Coast and One Padel Melbourne. He runs the Australian Coaching qualifications and has trained coaches in Sydney, Gold Coast and Melbourne.
APT has a network of expert Laykold Padel court agents throughout Australia and New Zealand.