Laykold Padel Courts - Build with Confidence.
Laykold is the world’s leading name in racket sport courts – trusted on the global stage and now available for padel.
As the Official Court Surface of the US Open, Laykold is renowned for delivering elite-level performance across a wide range of sports including tennis, basketball, netball, futsal, pickleball and volleyball. Now, with Laykold Padel Courts, you can bring that same world-class quality to your venue.
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80% aluminium frame
for lighter, faster and easier installation compared to steel -
Certified to Australian Structural & Safety Standards
suitable for indoor and outdoor use* -
Rust-free aluminium and 95% recyclable
built for long-lasting sustainability -
Laykold Padel Turf Pro
100% Australian-made yarn -
Up to 5-year manufacturer’s warranty
handled locally for reassurance -
Door-to-door delivery
across Australia and New Zealand -
Nationwide network of installers
experienced court builders
BUILD YOUR PADEL COURT WITH CONFIDENCE
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.
50 YEARS OF TRUSTED MANUFACTURING, PRODUCTS, INSTALLATION AND SUPPORT
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.
Why choose Laykold?
- Local support from APT in Melbourne (Asia Pacific’s largest sports surfaces company)
- APT is the largest tennis turf manufacturer in Australia, and Laykold Padel Turf Pro, is proven quality and made for harsh Australian conditions
- Courts are 80% aluminium frames & mesh:
- Up to 50% lighter, for faster and easier installation
- Aluminium is 95% recyclable
- Rust free
- Certified for all Australian Standards for Indoor and Outdoor
- 10-year warranty, backed by APT in Melbourne
- Door-to-door delivery
OUR RANGE OF LAYKOLD PADEL COURTS
Laykold Padel
Pop-up
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.
Laykold Padel
Classic
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.
Laykold Padel
Panoramic
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.
Tested, Certified, Trusted
Made for Australian Conditions
Laykold Padel Classic and Panoramic Courts are compliant with the key Australian Structural and Safety Standards—delivering peace of mind for players, councils, clubs, and insurers. These permanent court systems are engineered for performance and durability in outdoor environments, with certification covering:
- Wind Resistance & Structural Integrity
- Designed to withstand wind speeds up to 180 km/h, compliant with AS/NZS 1170.2:2021 and suitable for wind classifications up to N5 and C3 in line with AS 4055.
- Material Strength & Durability
- Constructed using high-grade aluminium (6061-T6, 6063-T5) and galvanised steel (S275 grade), fully compliant with relevant Australian standards.
- Glass Safety Compliance
- Fitted with 12mm thick Grade A safety glass, certified to AS 1288:2021 nd AS 2208:2006 for maximum safety and clarity.
Expert Padel Court Installers
Laykold Padel is supported by a specialist network of trained and trusted suppliers and installers across Australia and New Zealand. With deep experience in sports surfacing and padel court construction, our partners are equipped to deliver precision installations that meet the highest standards of safety, performance, and durability.
MEET MATTY THOMAS- Champion, Coach & Laykold Padel Ambassador
is a former UK tennis player and coach who transitioned into padel in 2013, before founding the UK’s largest venue, Padel Nation. He went on to open Australia’s first padel club, Padel Sydney, in 2015. A former Australian #1 and world top-50 ranked padel player, Matty now coaches the national Men’s and Women’s teams and has represented both Great Britain and Australia at multiple World Championships. Today, he plays a leading role in developing padel across Asia Pacific—supporting new venues, training coaches, and creating the official Australian coaching course.
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.
- Represented GB at 2012 Padel World Championships
- Set up his first padel club in UK in 2014
- Head coach for GB Junior Team that finished third in 2015 World Championships
- Opened ‘Padel Sydney’ in 2015 – the first padel club in Australia
- Head coach of Australian team at 2018 World Championships
- Represented Australia at the 2022 Masters Championships in Las Vegas, reached quarter finals
- Represented Australia in 2022 and 2024 Padel World Seniors Championships that finished 12th in the world
- Trains the coaches, venues and players across Asia Pacific and created the coaching course for Australian Padel Federation
Ready to build your new Laykold Padel court?
Contact us to find out more.