Padel court artificial grass: types, choice and maintenance

Why the turf defines the playing experience

Of all a court's components, padel court artificial grass is the one players feel on every shot. It affects the speed and consistency of the bounce, grip when turning and stopping, cushioning for the joints and safety against slips. A doubles court needs 200 m² of turf, and the quality of those square metres is the difference between a court that plays well for years and one that needs resurfacing early.

Types of padel turf

• Monofilament: straight, separate fibres that give fast play, a lively bounce and a very professional look. It needs more silica sand and more regular brushing to keep the fibres upright.
• Textured: crimped fibres that hold sand better, give slightly more controlled play and need less maintenance. Very common at busy clubs.
• Textured monofilament: combines monofilament fibre with a texture that stabilises the sand, aiming for the best of both: consistent bounce, good grip and durability.

The MONDO turf we install

On our courts we install premium MONDO artificial grass, a textured monofilament, 12 mm high at 9,600 dtex, available in several colours. The 12 mm refers to the pile height, designed to work with the silica sand and deliver an even bounce. Dtex measures the weight in grams of 10,000 metres of fibre: the higher it is, the thicker and more wear-resistant each strand. Depending on the project, we also install textured or monofilament turf. See how it fits with the other components on our factory page.

What to look for when choosing turf

• Pile height and dtex, which determine play and wear resistance.
• Density: more stitches per square metre mean a more stable surface.
• Backing and drainage: outdoors, the perforated backing must let rainwater through quickly.
• UV resistance, so colour and fibre hold up in the sun.
• Colour: good contrast with the ball improves visibility for players and spectators.

Even the best turf performs poorly on an uneven base: the slab must be properly levelled with the correct falls. We explain how in our guide to the padel court concrete base.

Looking after the turf

• Regular brushing to redistribute the sand and lift the fibres, more often the busier the court.
• Cleaning leaves, dust and debris, which harden the surface and encourage moss outdoors.
• Checking the silica sand: topping up areas that lose infill, especially near the net and in the corners.
• Inspecting seams and lines to catch any lifting early.
• Proper footwear with padel-specific soles to avoid damaging the fibre.

For a complete plan covering the whole court, see our padel court maintenance guide.

When to replace the turf

The signs are clear: flattened or broken fibres, areas that no longer hold sand, an irregular bounce, lifting seams or more slips than usual. At that point, new turf restores the court's performance without touching the frame. We replace turf and maintain courts from any manufacturer: request a quote and we will advise you on the option that best suits how your facility is used.