Glass Wall Height

The back walls (also called end walls) are a defining feature of a padel court. Their height and construction are strictly regulated by FIP. For side wall heights and variants, see side wall configuration. For overall court dimensions, see court dimensions.

Back Wall Dimensions

• Total height: 4 metres
• Solid panel: 3 metres high (glass or opaque solid material)
• Mesh section: 1 metre high, on top of the solid panel

Material Requirements

Glass Panels

• Must be tempered safety glass compliant with EN 12150-1 (EU) or the equivalent standard in other countries
• Must be hard and smooth to ensure a uniform ball bounce

Opaque Solid Walls

• Colour must be uniform and clearly different from the surface colour so the ball is easily visible
• Must be hard and smooth

General Rules for All Solid Panels

• Logos are permitted — one logo per wall panel — but must not obstruct players’ vision or the readability of the ball
• No gaps between panels that could affect ball rebound

Purpose of the 4-Metre Height

The 4-metre back wall serves several functions:

1. Keeps lob shots in play — a fundamental part of padel strategy
2. Prevents the ball from leaving the court at the ends
3. Provides a rebound surface for defensive “off-the-back-wall” shots
4. Allows spectator visibility above the solid section (through the mesh)

Out-of-Court Play

If the court is equipped for out-of-court play, a safety corridor must be available outside each access gate: minimum 3m wide (4m recommended) × 4m long × 3m high. See court access for gate dimensions and out-of-court play for the rules on when players may exit the court.