Indoor tennis lighting and outdoor tennis floodlighting need different designs. Roof-mounted linear fixtures and pole-mounted floodlights distribute light differently, and the installation conditions are different too. Choose a system around the court layout and required playing conditions, rather than comparing the wattage or price of individual lamps alone.
This guide compares the AXION 2000 indoor fixture with the TNS 200 outdoor fixture and explains the information needed for a useful quotation.
Indoor tennis: start with the hall
Indoors, the lighting plan needs the hall dimensions, mounting heights, roof structure, surface colours and daylight openings. Suspension positions must work with the structure and the court layout. Think about how players see the ball when serving and looking upwards, not only how bright the floor appears.
The AXION 2000 indoor tennis fixture is a 72 W linear light with an opal diffuser and 5000 K colour temperature. Its supplied indoor tennis example uses 24 fixtures per court and is labelled 300 lx. That arrangement is a starting point for discussion, not a guaranteed result for a different building.
Outdoor tennis: start with the poles and surroundings
Outdoors, record the pole positions, mounting heights, court dimensions and nearby boundaries. The design should assess aiming, coverage, glare and light reaching surrounding areas. Existing poles also need to be suitable for the proposed fittings and site conditions.
The TNS 200 outdoor tennis floodlight uses 200 W, 4000 K light and a 130° × 50° distribution. Its supplied single-court example uses eight fixtures at a 12 m mounting height over a 37 × 15 m area. The double-court example uses 20 fixtures over 37 × 26 m.
A different pole height or spacing requires a fresh assessment. For existing installations, read our guide to reusing tennis court floodlight poles.
Example fixture budgets and power
| Example design | Fixtures | Fixture budget | Connected load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indoor tennis, AXION 2000 | 24 × €350 | €8,400 | 1.728 kW |
| Outdoor single court, TNS 200 | 8 × €392 | €3,136 | 1.6 kW |
| Outdoor double court, TNS 200 | 20 × €392 | €7,840 | 4 kW |
These are different example layouts and light levels, not like-for-like quotations or evidence that one fixture is more efficient. Budgets exclude VAT, transport, poles, installation, controls and lighting plans. Check current product prices and request a site-specific quotation.
Why fewer fixtures do not necessarily mean a better design
A floodlight sends light across a different geometry from a suspended linear fixture. Fixture count alone does not describe uniformity, glare or useful illuminance. Compare the calculated results over the same playing area, using the same agreed performance target and assumptions.
The TNS 200 examples report 355 lx average illuminance and uniformity U₀ of 0.85. These are design-specific figures. They do not establish suitability for every competition or venue. Tell us the playing level and any federation requirements before the design is finalised.
How should you compare electricity costs?
Multiply the total connected load in kW by annual lighting hours and your electricity tariff. For illustration, 1.6 kW used for 1,500 hours at €0.25/kWh costs €600 a year; 1.728 kW under the same assumptions costs €648. These calculations describe the example loads only, without auxiliary equipment, and do not compare equal light output.
For an upgrade, use the measured or documented input power of the old installation and keep the VAT basis consistent. Our tennis lighting savings and payback guide explains the broader cost comparison.
Can an indoor fixture be used outdoors?
Do not assume so. The AXION 2000 designs in our store cover indoor applications. Outdoor use requires confirmation of the complete fixture’s suitability, mounting arrangement, electrical connections and environmental conditions. An ingress-protection number by itself does not establish that every part of an installation is suitable.
Get a quotation for the right tennis lighting system
Send a site plan, court count and dimensions, photos, mounting heights, current lamp specifications and your target playing level. For outdoor courts, include pole positions and nearby properties; for indoor courts, include roof and suspension details.
TNS 200 transport and dispatch timing are confirmed per project. Global LED Lights supplies the fixtures, with lighting planning and installation available to quote separately through Global Squash.