Non Infill Football Grass

Author: agsturf

  • Why Is Padel Tennis Growing So Fast? Key Market Drivers and Insights

    3.1 Outdoor Padel Tennis Courts

    Outdoor courts are exposed to environmental factors such as UV radiation, rain, and temperature fluctuations. Therefore, artificial turf for outdoor padel courts must have the following features:

    • UV Resistance: High-quality turf should use UV-stabilized polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP) yarns to prevent fading or fiber degradation from prolonged sun exposure.
    • Drainage Performance: Efficient drainage systems and porous backing ensure quick water runoff, minimizing downtime after rain.
    • Durability: Outdoor courts often see high usage, requiring high-density, wear-resistant turf to ensure a long lifespan.
    • Temperature Adaptability: In hot climates (e.g., the Middle East), turf should have heat-reflective properties to reduce surface temperatures. In colder regions, it must remain flexible to avoid brittleness.

  •  Market Insights: Why Is Padel Tennis So Popular?

    Several key factors drive the popularity of padel tennis:

    • Ease of Learning: Beginners can grasp the basics after just a few sessions, quickly integrating into matches.
    • Social Appeal: The doubles format fosters teamwork, making it ideal for social interactions among friends, family, or colleagues.
    • Low Injury Risk: With moderate physical demands, padel is suitable for players of all ages, from children to seniors.
    • Space Efficiency: The smaller court size makes it ideal for urban environments with limited space.
    • All-Weather Appeal: Indoor and outdoor court designs allow year-round play, regardless of climate.

    The rising demand has spurred a boom in court construction, particularly in regions like the Middle East and Asia, where padel is seen as a hallmark of a premium lifestyle. High-end clubs and resorts in cities like Dubai, Riyadh, and Singapore are increasingly incorporating padel facilities to meet growing customer interest.

  •  Padel Tennis Court Features and Market Insights

    2.1 Unique Design of Padel Tennis Courts

    A standard padel tennis court measures 20 meters by 10 meters, roughly one-third the size of a traditional tennis court. The court is enclosed by tempered glass walls and metal mesh fencing, typically 3 to 4 meters high. The glass walls add a strategic element, allowing players to use rebounds in gameplay, while also providing an excellent viewing experience for spectators. Matches are typically played in doubles format, emphasizing teamwork and fast-paced action, which enhances the sport’s social appeal. Padel’s rules are simple and easy to learn, making it accessible to players of all ages and skill levels. Compared to tennis, padel requires less physical intensity and slower ball speeds, reducing the risk of injury while maintaining a dynamic and fun playing experience. These characteristics make padel courts a popular addition to gyms, community centers, resorts, and luxury residential complexes.

  • Global Sports Trends and Artificial Turf Solutions

    1. The Origin and Global Surge of Padel Tennis
      Padel tennis, often described as a hybrid of tennis and squash, originated in the late 1960s in Mexico. Enrique Corcuera, the sport’s founder, created the first padel court by combining tennis striking with squash-like rebounds, forming a unique and accessible game.

    From its roots in Mexico, the sport spread rapidly to Spain and Argentina, where it became a recreational staple. Today, padel is booming across Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. Cities like Dubai, Riyadh, São Paulo, and Singapore are embracing padel as a premium lifestyle sport.

    As of 2025, over 25 million players enjoy padel on 50,000+ courts worldwide, according to the International Padel Federation (FIP).

    Padel’s growing popularity fuels a multi-million-dollar industry spanning court construction, turf systems, and equipment manufacturing. The global padel market is projected to surpass $500 million by 2027, with a CAGR of over 12%.

  • the Invicto Non-Infill artificial turf

    system applies thoroughly studied technologies to ensure the maximum protection of the athletes.

    Consisting of a draining, cushioned underlayer, in combination with the Invicto Non-Infill artificial turf and the Bio Sand infill, which is biodegradable and non-polluting, Hatko’s 4G system supports the best performance of players.

  • 4G System Installed in Federal Technical Centre (CTF) in Coverciano

    Hatko’s new avant-garde product, INVICTO NON-INFILL, enters the Federal Technical Center (CTF)  in Coverciano, after being installed in the GKS – Goalkeeper Surface, a goalkeeper training area for Italy’s National Football Team.

    Il Centro Tecnico Federale di Coverciano, is the central training ground and technical headquarters of the Italian Football Federation, located in the Coverciano quartiere of Florence, Italy.

    Hatko’s 4G systems are an absolute novelty, providing high technical characteristics for the game while guaranteeing the safety of both the players and the environment.

  • New FIFA Certified Pitch in La Châtaigneraie, France

    Our latest INVICTO R Turf system installed at La Châtaigneraie in the Pays de la Loire region of France passed the FIFA Quality Pro Test.

    The town of La Châtaigneraie (85) and its Amicale Sportive Châtaigneraie Vendée Football Club will benefit from HATKO’s latest generation of artificial turf, INVICTO R, which sets a new standard in durability and resilience with its special yarn thickness and diamond blade shape.

  • Hybridgrass Welcomes Villarreal vs Manchester United

    he playing surface consists of HATKO HYBRIDGRASS that has been grown off-site at a local Polish farm and harvested in less than 3 months.

    HATKO HYBRIDGRASS merges natural grass and synthetic turf and the surface combines all the benefits of the former with the strength and durability of the latter.

    Millions of viewers from more than 200 countries will tune in to watch this big football tournament, and all eyes will be on the players’ performance on HATKO HYBRIGRASS.

  • Installing Artificial Grass onto Existing Hard Surfaces

    Many people choose to lay artificial grass directly over hard surfaces such as concrete, brick paving or decking. It offers a cost effective and time effective solution to transform an outdoor space.

    People often choose to install directly over rough pavers as an easy way to add colour and softness to their area. Artificial grass is perfect to create an area that is soft underfoot, for adults and children alike. Many consider synthetic turf a more toddler friendly play surface than concrete or pavers.

    Check out these before and after photos of our 35mm Jumbuck artificial grass installed over pavers around a swimming pool. What a fantastic transformation!

  • Other Tools You May Need

    Some other tools that are worthwhile are a chisel and hammer to tuck all the edges in nicely. A carpet stretcher is also useful to make sure the grass is sitting nice and taught as the grass may expand and compress slightly in the hot and colder months. If the grass is stretched out well and has a sufficient number of U-shaped pegs holding it in place, then changes in the weather shouldn’t make a difference.

    Installing onto a Hard Surface

    If you are installing grass on a hard surface, then we recommend preparing the area first by hosing and sweeping the area thoroughly. Lay the grass out where you would like it to go. You can apply an artificial grass glue around the edges and along any joins to stop the grass from flipping up or getting tripped over. The artificial grass glue can be purchased from bunnings in a caulking gun style, which makes it easier to apply along the edges. Any trimming of the grass around walls or patio posts can be done the same way with the fixed blade trimming knife.