Buying · Updated 14 October 2026
Every Padel Tech court is quoted with 10 mm tempered glass as standard, with 12 mm tempered or 6+6 mm laminated glass available as an upgrade. The glass does not change how the court plays, since ball bounce depends mainly on the panel mounting, but it does change durability, sound and replacement cost. Here is how the three options compare.
The three options
| TYPE | TIER | WHAT IT MEANS |
|---|---|---|
| 10 mm tempered | Standard | The standard specification on every model, balances cost and durability for typical club use |
| 12 mm tempered | Upgrade | Thicker panels, more resistant to impact, a common choice for high-traffic or competition courts |
| 6+6 mm laminated | Upgrade | Two 6 mm panes bonded with an interlayer; if a pane cracks, it tends to stay in place rather than shatter |
Why thickness matters
Padel glass takes repeated impact from balls and players over years of play. Thicker tempered glass is more resistant to chipping and breakage at the edges and around fittings, which is where most damage happens over time. For courts with very high daily use, such as padel centres running courts most of the day, 12 mm is a common upgrade for that reason.
Why laminated glass is different
Laminated glass is built from two thinner panes bonded together with an interlayer, similar in principle to a car windscreen. If a pane is struck hard enough to crack, the interlayer tends to hold the pieces together rather than letting the panel shatter outward. That can mean less risk of a court being out of action while a panel is replaced, and a different safety profile than a single tempered pane.
Remember: glass has no warranty
Whichever option you choose, glass condition is checked together with you at handover, and glass is not covered by warranty after that point, as explained in our warranty guide. That is why many venues order a safety kit with spare glass panels alongside their courts, regardless of which thickness they choose.
Cost and ordering
12 mm and laminated glass are quoted as an upgrade on top of the base court price, and can be specified per court rather than for an entire project. If you are comparing quotes from different suppliers, always check which glass thickness is included in the base price, since “glass included” can mean very different things.
Our recommendation
- 10 mm tempered: a solid, cost-effective standard for typical club and social play.
- 12 mm tempered: worth it for courts with very high daily rotation, or where impact resistance is a priority.
- 6+6 mm laminated: worth considering for competition venues or anywhere minimising disruption from a cracked panel matters most.
See how glass fits into the full specification in EVO vs Full Vision vs Tournament.
Frequently asked questions
What glass thickness is standard on a padel court?
10 mm tempered glass is the standard specification on every Padel Tech model.
Is 12 mm glass worth the upgrade?
It is a common choice for courts with very high daily use or competition venues, since it is more resistant to impact at edges and fittings.
What is laminated padel glass?
Two thinner panes of glass bonded with an interlayer. If a pane cracks, the interlayer tends to hold it together rather than letting it shatter.
Is padel glass covered by warranty?
No. Glass condition is checked together with the buyer at handover and is not covered by warranty after that.
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