Padel Club Equipment — Complete Guide to Outfitting Your Center

Opening a padel club isn’t only about the courts. A club also has to handle everything around them — court access, lighting, drinks and equipment for players, and protection from the weather. Alongside MejorSet padel courts, Premidel supplies equipment in three categories: Vending Sport machines, Smart Padel systems and court coverings. This guide walks through the key equipment categories that make running a padel centre easier — focused on what Premidel, as an authorized distributor of MejorSet padel courts, can supply and coordinate within one project.

Smart Padel systems — booking and access automation

Smart Padel connects access control and lighting with court bookings: access by PIN code, RFID card or Bluetooth, lighting switched on automatically according to bookings, connection to a booking platform (for example Playtomic) through an API, and analytics on court utilisation. For clubs operating in self-service mode, Smart Padel lets the centre run without permanent reception staff.

The practical wins are concrete. A player books a slot through the connected booking system, receives an access code, opens the door and plays. Lights come on only during active bookings, so courts that are not booked stay dark. The owner can see court utilisation by hour and slot; business reports and payment depend on the chosen booking platform.

Premidel supplies the system hardware with installation and optional operator training, while the monthly cloud subscription is contracted directly between the client and Smart Padel Automation.

Court covering — extending the season

Court covering extends the season of an outdoor court. Modular aluminium structures with a PVC cover turn an outdoor court into a year-round facility, at a lower investment than a full enclosed hall. The roof structure needs proper anchoring and foundations, so we confirm the design for the specific site with the manufacturer, and we prepare the covering offer per project once the dimensions and location are confirmed.

LED lighting — chosen by level of play

Lighting is part of the standard configuration of MejorSet courts; without it, a court cannot be used after dark. Lighting is chosen by level of play, not by wattage: LED LINE lighting is sufficient for recreation, school, training and local competitions, while for national and international level MejorSet specifies stronger lighting — LED Projects SKY outdoors and ECO-T indoors.

The LED Projects lighting offered by MejorSet has optics developed specifically for padel, with reduced glare and shadows; advanced systems support DALI control, dimming and lower consumption. Read more in our guide to LED lighting for padel courts.

Vending — self-service without staff

Vending Sport machines offer players drinks, snacks and padel accessories without permanent staff, with contactless (NFC) payment, a touchscreen and 4G/WiFi connectivity. The Sport TT is designed for balls, grips and small accessories, VendBox lockers for racket rental, and the Outdoor Solution for outdoor areas.

Placement matters. The machine should be visible from the court or on the way out, easy to reach from the rest area, and stocked with what players actually want — isotonics, water, energy bars, not standard candy. For clubs without a bar, vending is the main source of drinks and accessories; for clubs with a bar, vending fills the gap when staff aren’t on shift.

MejorSet courts — the foundation of any club

Current MejorSet courts are selected for the site and intended use: Panoramic RC-10, Full Panoramic and the official FIP and Premier Padel tournament editions. We prepare a quotation for each project.

How to plan equipment

Equipping a club is simpler when courts, lighting, Smart Padel and vending are planned together, with each supplier’s scope clearly agreed.

Premidel advises on model selection, supplies and installs MejorSet courts and the agreed equipment; the courts are installed by specialised installation teams. The investor arranges a level base to our technical specifications, drainage and local utility connections, including power for the lighting. These civil works are not included in our offer.

Frequently asked questions

Which equipment should we start with? Courts and lighting are inseparable — no club exists without them. A Smart Padel system is the next logical step because it enables court access without permanent staff and gives you insight into court usage. Court covering comes once you’re committed to serious year-round operation. Vending Sport machines can be added gradually as the club grows.

What does Smart Padel automate? Court access by PIN, RFID card or Bluetooth and lighting switched on according to bookings from the connected platform, plus court-utilisation analytics.

Can equipment be rolled out in phases? Yes. Equipment can be planned in phases: courts and lighting first, a Smart Padel system second and court covering third, once the centre is stable. Premidel can coordinate the supply of courts, Smart Padel, Vending Sport machines and covering in one plan.

Contact us for a no-obligation offer tailored to your project.