Padel floodlights may be supported by a purpose-designed court structure or by separate columns. The best choice depends on the enclosure, foundations, available space and lighting design. An empty section of metalwork is not automatically an approved mounting point.
Enclosure-mounted lighting
Ask the court supplier whether the structure was designed for the proposed luminaires and brackets. Obtain the approved fixing locations and load limits for that configuration. Adding a longer bracket or a heavier fitting can change the demands on the structure; do not assume that an existing fixing covers every replacement.
Agree responsibility between the enclosure supplier, lighting supplier and installer. Keep written approval with the court documentation so future maintenance does not undo the agreed arrangement.
Separate lighting columns
Separate columns allow the enclosure and lighting support to be considered independently, but they still require a suitable structural and foundation design. Check available space, access routes and where maintenance equipment will stand. Moving a pole to avoid an obstruction also changes the lighting geometry, so return the revised position to the lighting designer.
Weight is only part of the assessment
Provide fixture weight, projected wind area, bracket details and mounting height to the responsible structural specialist. Local exposure and the supporting structure matter too. The LTA's UK padel construction guidance highlights structural design and local wind loading. Use the requirements applicable to your own project and country.
Check lighting and servicing together
- Can the approved positions achieve the project's lighting objectives?
- Can fixtures be aimed and secured without altering structural components?
- Are cable routes protected and compatible with the court system?
- Can maintenance take place safely without damaging glass or playing surfaces?
- Who signs off any later change in fixture or bracket?
Choose the mounting concept before the final order
Compare the PDL 230 and PDL 320 within a site-specific proposal. Product selection alone does not approve the enclosure or foundations. Send Global LED Lights your court drawings and mounting information so the lighting proposal can be coordinated with the responsible structural and installation specialists.