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  •  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.

  • 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.

  • 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.