FlexCourt
FlexCourt is a US manufacturer of modular polypropylene tile-based sport courts serving residential, school, parks-and-rec, and training-facility customers, operating as a division of PPI from Loves Park, Illinois since 1984.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1984
- HeadquartersKewanee, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What FlexCourt does
FlexCourt is a US manufacturer of modular polypropylene tile-based sport surfaces, operating as a division of PPI (Plastic Products Inc.) and headquartered in Loves Park, Illinois (founded 1984). The company designs, injection-molds, and sells snap-together outdoor and indoor court systems for residential homeowners, schools, parks and recreation districts, training facilities, churches, and fitness centers, with named use cases spanning basketball, pickleball, tennis, volleyball, badminton, paddle tennis, roller hockey, and shuffleboard. Differentiated product lines include ProStep and SoftStep outdoor tiles, the EliteStep pickleball tile (claimed 40% larger than competitors'), IndoorChoice and IndoorPrime indoor flooring, and HardwoodPrime hardwood-look surfaces, all protected by registered patents/trademarks (FlexSnap, FlexLock, UV FleXshield, FleXion, TraXion).
The core technology is a patented interlocking polypropylene tile system with a High-Flex Suspension understructure and a factory-applied UV FleXshield coating, providing shock absorption, scratch resistance, and quick-drainage performance. The company complements tiles with accessories (FleXtreme basketball hoops, multi-game net systems, rebounders) and, in June 2025, launched an Acrylic Court Surfacing line for restoring existing courts.
FlexCourt makes money primarily through one-time hardware sales of tile systems and accessories ($5K–$120K per court depending on size and configuration), with optional professional installation services layered on top. Distribution is factory-direct via website/phone and a US dealer network; consumer financing is provided through Synchrony (18 months no interest, 5.99% APR for 58 months) and commercial lease-to-own through LeaseProcess.com. Marketing blends content (Courtside blog), social, community events (Picklebasel, Pickleball Pop-Ups, Break the Love), a referral program, and earned media including a celebrity partnership with Dwyane Wade and an HGTV feature. FlexCourt is privately held, has no external funding rounds disclosed, and reports 11–50 employees.
FlexCourt firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- FlexCourt
- Legal name
- FlexCourt
- Website
- https://flexcourt.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1984
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- FlexCourt is a US manufacturer of modular polypropylene tile-based sport courts serving residential, school, parks-and-rec, and training-facility customers, operating as a division of PPI from Loves Park, Illinois since 1984.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
FlexCourt industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Modular Sports Court Flooring
- NAICS
- Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (33992)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Racquet Sport Court Equipment & Maintenance Retail (CRAMAFAK)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Pickleball Equipment & Accessories Retail (CRAMAFAB)
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Where FlexCourt is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kewanee
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
FlexCourt business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Custom Court and Floor Sales: One-time purchase of modular court tiles and flooring systems for outdoor and indoor sports applications. Products include ProStep, SoftStep, EliteStep outdoor courts and IndoorChoice, IndoorPrime, HardwoodPrime indoor floors.
- Professional Installation Services: Optional professional installation services offered alongside court purchases for customers who prefer not to DIY.
- Promotional Financing: Partnership with Synchrony to offer promotional financing options including 18 months no interest and 5.99% APR for 58 months, enabling customers to pay over time.
- Commercial Lease to Own Financing: 100% financing through LeaseProcess.com for parks, schools, and other organizations with access to 15 lenders for best rates and terms.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | 30' x 50' Multi-Game Court - $7,000-$10,000 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | 30' x 30' Basketball Court - $7,000-$10,000 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | 20' x 20' Court - $5,000-$7,000 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | 25' x 25' Court - $6,000-$10,000 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | 54' x 120' Full Size - $30,000-$120,000 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | 30' x 46' Junior Basketball Court - $4,500-$6,500 |
| Other | Multi-year contract | 18 Months No Interest Financing |
| Other | Multi-year contract | 5.99% APR for 58 Months |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
FlexCourt product offering
Product offeringCore offering
FlexCourt manufactures and sells modular snap-together polypropylene tile court and flooring systems for outdoor and indoor sports, including basketball, pickleball, tennis, volleyball, badminton, paddle tennis, roller hockey, and shuffleboard. The company sells directly to residential homeowners and commercial customers (schools, parks and recreation, training facilities, churches, fitness centers), offering both DIY and professional installation plus financing options through Synchrony and LeaseProcess.com. All manufacturing, including injection molding, is performed in its US plant in Loves Park, Illinois.
Product overview
FlexCourt offers a modular tile-based court system with distinct product lines for outdoor and indoor applications. Outdoor options include ProStep (high-performance traction), SoftStep (recreational/family-focused), and EliteStep (pickleball-specific with 40% larger tiles). Indoor offerings feature IndoorChoice (standard tiles), IndoorPrime (UV-coated enhanced durability), and HardwoodPrime (hardwood aesthetic with 6mm wear layer). The company also provides basketball goals (FleXtreme series), net systems, rebounders, and acrylic court surfacing as accessories and new product lines. All outdoor tiles are ¾" thick with patented FlexSnap interlocking design, while indoor floors use ¾" shock-absorbing pads. The system supports multiple sports (basketball, tennis, pickleball, volleyball, badminton, paddle tennis, roller hockey, shuffleboard) through customizable game lines and multi-game configurations.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ProStep: Most popular outdoor court option with superior performance traction and maximum FleXion rating designed for high grip and shock absorption.
- SoftStep
- EliteStep
- IndoorChoice
- IndoorPrime
- HardwoodPrime
- FleXtreme
Products and services
- ProStep Outdoor Court Tiles 3/4-inch thick outdoor modular court tiles featuring superior performance traction and maximum FleXion shock absorption, designed for high grip and injury reduction across basketball, pickleball, tennis, volleyball, badminton, paddle tennis, roller hockey, and multi-sport configurations. Targeted at residential and commercial buyers seeking an all-weather, low-maintenance court surface.
- SoftStep Outdoor Court Tiles 3/4-inch thick outdoor modular court tiles with an abrasive-free surface texture and intermediate traction points, intended for recreational, lower-friction activities including family play, outdoor inline hockey, and shuffleboard. Designed for homeowners prioritizing ease of use and reduced abrasiveness.
- EliteStep Pickleball Tiles Pickleball-specific outdoor tiles that are 40% larger than competitors', engineered for enhanced traction, superior bounce and rebound, market-leading UV resistance, and rapid drainage for all-season use with minimal maintenance. Targeted at pickleball clubs, parks and recreation, and residential pickleball courts.
- IndoorChoice Indoor Flooring Indoor modular flooring tiles with a 3/4-inch thick shock-absorbing pad that reduces fatigue and joint strain, featuring vertical and lateral forgiveness and easy installation over existing or new surfaces. Available in 20 standard colors. Targeted at schools, churches, fitness centers, and home gyms.
- IndoorPrime Indoor Flooring Indoor modular flooring tiles with UV FleXshield factory-applied and UV-cured coating, delivering extremely scratch and scuff resistant surfaces with a longer life cycle that cannot be damaged by moisture or water. Available in 20 standard colors. Targeted at high-traffic commercial and residential indoor installations.
- HardwoodPrime Indoor Flooring
Quantifiable outcome
- Saves at least 50% on yearly maintenance costs compared to traditional court surfaces
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use FlexCourt
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
FlexCourt technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature9 records
FlexCourt partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Ace Pickleball ClubcoreFlexCourt partnered with Ace Pickleball Club and French artist JR for the Picklebasel event at Miami's Design District during Art Basel. EliteStep tiles provided the playing surface.
- Break the LovecoreFlexCourt partnered with Break the Love, an online platform connecting racquet sports enthusiasts to players, courts, coaches, and classes. They co-hosted pickleball events in 10 cities across the country, beginning with a two-day event in New York featuring yard games, food trucks, and pickleball.
- LeaseProcess.comminorCommercial lease-to-own financing partner providing 100% financing, 0% down payment options for parks, schools, and organizations through access to 15 lenders.
- USTA (United States Tennis Association)minorFlexCourt is a proud member of USTA. The company has USPTA certified tennis instructors on staff to offer professional advice on court surfaces.
- Pickleball Pop-UpsminorFlexCourt supplies EliteStep tiles to Pickleball Pop-Ups, a Memphis-based company that brings portable pickleball courts to events, corporate gatherings, and private parties.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
FlexCourt competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- SnapSports: SnapSports produces modular athletic flooring and outdoor sport tiles for basketball, volleyball, pickleball, and tennis, directly competing with FlexCourt's indoor and outdoor court portfolios for the same schools, parks, and home customers.
- Sport Court: Sport Court is the original modular sport tile company and FlexCourt's most direct competitor, offering snap-together polypropylene tiles for basketball, volleyball, tennis, and multi-game courts across residential, commercial, and athletic facility markets worldwide.
- VersaCourt: VersaCourt manufactures modular tile court systems specifically targeting the rapidly growing pickleball and multi-sport court market, overlapping directly with FlexCourt's EliteStep, ProStep, and SoftStep product lines in both residential and commercial channels.
- Mateflex: Mateflex manufactures interlocking modular sport floor tiles for basketball, tennis, pickleball, and multi-use courts, comparable to FlexCourt's tile-based outdoor and indoor court systems in product modality and target customers.
- SnapLock by SnapSports: SnapLock produces large-format modular polypropylene tiles for sport and commercial floors, sharing FlexCourt's modular interlocking approach and serving overlapping residential garage, gym, and sport court applications.
Broad incumbents
- REGUPOL America: REGUPOL is a broad manufacturer of rubber and polyurethane sport flooring for athletic facilities, weight rooms, and tracks, offering overlapping but more institutional solutions to FlexCourt's modular court tiles for gyms, schools, and training facilities.
- Connor Sports: Connor Sports is a major established hardwood and modular sport flooring provider for arenas, schools, and recreation centers, competing with FlexCourt's IndoorChoice, IndoorPrime, and HardwoodPrime indoor product lines in institutional markets.
Emerging players
- Swisstrax: Swisstrax is best known for modular garage and event flooring but has expanded into sport and athletic applications with snap-together tile systems, making it a partial competitor emerging into FlexCourt's residential hobby and sport court space.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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FlexCourt leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
FlexCourt funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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FlexCourt M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about FlexCourt
What does FlexCourt do?
FlexCourt manufactures and sells modular snap-together polypropylene tile court and flooring systems for outdoor and indoor sports, including basketball, pickleball, tennis, volleyball, badminton, paddle tennis, roller hockey, and shuffleboard. The company sells directly to residential homeowners and commercial customers (schools, parks and recreation, training facilities, churches, fitness centers), offering both DIY and professional installation plus financing options through Synchrony and LeaseProcess.com. All manufacturing, including injection molding, is performed in its US plant in Loves Park, Illinois.
Is FlexCourt a public or private company?
FlexCourt is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was FlexCourt founded?
FlexCourt was founded in 1984. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is FlexCourt based?
FlexCourt is headquartered in Kewanee, United States, in the North America region.
How does FlexCourt make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Custom Court and Floor Sales are the primary driver. The others are professional Installation Services, promotional Financing and commercial Lease to Own Financing.
Who are FlexCourt's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are SnapSports, Sport Court, VersaCourt, Mateflex and SnapLock by SnapSports. Broad incumbents are REGUPOL America and Connor Sports. Swisstrax is listed as an emerging player.
Does FlexCourt have an API?
No public API is recorded for FlexCourt.
What industry is FlexCourt in?
FlexCourt's product category is Modular Sports Court Flooring. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAMAFAK, Racquet Sport Court Equipment & Maintenance Retail, with a secondary code of CRAMAFAB, Pickleball Equipment & Accessories Retail. Its NAICS code is 33992.