Lighting Advice

Tennis courts illuminated for evening play
Colour temperature and CRI: what racket-sport clubs should compare
Kelvin, CRI and lux describe different things. Here is how to discuss light colour without confusing it with brightness, glare or camera performance. Read more...
Padel court enclosed by glass panels and metal mesh
Padel lighting: mount on the enclosure or use separate poles?
Both arrangements need a coordinated design. Before choosing a mounting point, confirm who approves the structure, brackets and final lighting layout. Read more...
Indoor badminton hall with blue courts, nets and overhead lighting
Badminton LED lighting: check ceiling height and obstructions first
A replacement light must fit the hall as well as the lighting plan. Map clear height, roof services and access before specifying a badminton retrofit. Read more...
Outdoor floodlights mounted at the top of a lighting pole
Outdoor tennis lighting: weather protection beyond an IP rating
An IP rating is one part of outdoor suitability. Check the environment, mounting instructions and complete installation before choosing tennis floodlights. Read more...
Squash player on an indoor court
How to measure electricity savings after a squash court LED upgrade
A lower bill is welcome, but it does not tell the whole story. Compare lighting consumption and playing hours to see what your upgrade actually saves. Read more...
Player on an indoor squash court with white walls and a wooden floor
Squash court refurbishment: schedule LED lighting with less downtime
Replacing lights during a court refurbishment can simplify access—but only if deliveries, dusty work and final checks are planned together. Read more...
Padel player on a court enclosed by glass and mesh
Padel court lighting: checking glass reflections and glare
A lux calculation is only part of the picture. Check how the lights look through the glass and during real padel movements before signing off the court. Read more...
Empty indoor badminton courts with blue flooring and nets
Badminton hall lighting: managing daylight in a shared sports hall
More light is not always the answer when players lose sight of the shuttle. Windows, backgrounds and shared-hall settings need attention too. Read more...
Tennis courts illuminated by floodlights at night
How to compare tennis court LED lighting quotations fairly
Two tennis-lighting quotations may cover very different work. Use a common brief and a clear list of inclusions before comparing totals. Read more...
Tennis court LED lighting for video: flicker, cameras and coaching
Tennis court LED lighting for video: flicker, cameras and coaching
A court can look good to players yet show bands on camera. What to specify and test when recording tennis coaching or streaming matches. Read more...
Squash court lighting controls: timers, bookings and empty courts
Squash court lighting controls: timers, bookings and empty courts
Keep booked courts ready for play without leaving empty courts lit all evening. A practical guide to timers, booking links and staff overrides. Read more...
Adding padel courts: plan the lighting power supply before you expand
Adding padel courts: plan the lighting power supply before you expand
New courts need more than extra fixtures. Plan the power supply, cable routes and controls before construction begins. Read more...
Padel player holding a racket on an illuminated outdoor court at night
Indoor or outdoor padel lighting: what changes in the design?
The same padel court dimensions do not mean the same lighting design. Compare the site conditions that shape indoor and outdoor installations. Read more...
Player holding a squash racket on an indoor court with white walls and red markings
Replacing fluorescent squash court lighting: tubes or new LED fixtures?
Before replacing fluorescent lamps, compare electrical compatibility, ball visibility and the condition of the whole installation. Read more...
Outdoor tennis court viewed through an open gate, with floodlight poles and an umpire chair
New tennis court LED lighting: what to check at handover
A practical handover checklist for tennis clubs: confirm the installed system, test controls and ask for meaningful lighting measurements. Read more...
Tennis court LED lighting: reducing light spill towards neighbours
Tennis court LED lighting: reducing light spill towards neighbours
What to include in a tennis lighting brief when nearby homes, paths and property boundaries need careful consideration. Read more...
Squash court LED lighting maintenance: a practical club checklist
Squash court LED lighting maintenance: a practical club checklist
A practical maintenance checklist for squash clubs: what to record, when to call an installer and how to judge a lighting upgrade. Read more...
AXION 1500 linear LED squash court fixture shown diagonally against a white background
Squash club LED lighting budget: two, four or six courts
Plan an LED upgrade across two, four or six squash courts with fixture totals, shipping examples and a clear installation-cost checklist. Read more...
Squash court lighting: glare, shadows and ball visibility
Squash court lighting: glare, shadows and ball visibility
A bright court is not always easy to play on. Learn what to check for glare, uneven wall lighting and distracting glass reflections. Read more...
PDL 320 padel court LED floodlight with three lighting modules and adjustable mounting bracket
Padel lighting controls: on/off, 0/10V, 1/10V or DALI?
Compare on/off, analogue and DALI controls for padel courts, with fixture prices and the checks to make before ordering. Read more...
Single tennis court lighting design showing eight TNS 200 floodlights and calculated illuminance results
How to read a tennis or padel court lighting report
Understand lux, uniformity, maintenance factors and glare before approving your tennis or padel court lighting proposal. Read more...
Indoor tennis courts with suspended linear LED lights beneath the roof
Indoor vs outdoor tennis court LED lighting: what changes?
Compare indoor linear lighting and outdoor tennis floodlights, with example fixture budgets and a practical checklist for your club. Read more...
AXION 2000 linear LED fixture with opal diffuser for indoor badminton lighting
Badminton court LED lighting: glare, layout and costs
Plan an indoor badminton lighting upgrade around glare, court layout and actual costs, with an eight-fixture AXION 2000 example. Read more...
PDL 230 padel court LED floodlight with two lighting modules and mounting bracket
Padel court lighting costs: fixtures, lux and running costs
Compare four-fixture padel lighting budgets, 350 lx and 500 lx example designs, dimming options and annual electricity costs. Read more...
LED tennis court lighting costs: estimating savings and payback
LED tennis court lighting costs: estimating savings and payback
What could LED tennis court lighting save your club? The answer depends on the existing system, the proposed design and how often you use the courts. Compare annual energy use... Read more...
Upgrading tennis court floodlights to LED: can you keep your poles?
Upgrading tennis court floodlights to LED: can you keep your poles?
Replacing tennis court floodlights with LED often starts with a practical question: can the existing poles stay? It is worth investigating, but keeping the poles should be an assessed option... Read more...
LED tennis court lighting: a practical guide for clubs
LED tennis court lighting: a practical guide for clubs
Planning LED tennis court lighting for your club or tennis centre? Start with the way your courts are used, the existing installation and the quality of light players need. The... Read more...
Planning your squash court lighting upgrade
Planning your squash court lighting upgrade
A successful lighting upgrade starts before the fixtures arrive. A little preparation helps your club choose a suitable layout and organise installation around court bookings. Record the existing installation Collect... Read more...
What could LED lighting save your squash club?
What could LED lighting save your squash club?
Lower running costs are a practical reason to consider LED lighting. Start with your actual operating hours and electricity tariff to estimate what an upgrade could save. Measure your starting... Read more...
9 or 12 lights for your squash court?
9 or 12 lights for your squash court?
Should you choose nine or twelve lights for your squash court? Our usual starting point, based on Global Squash’s installation experience, is nine fixtures for most courts and twelve for... Read more...