What Wip Padel does

Wip Padel is an Italian manufacturer and installer of CE-certified padel courts, operating as the padel-focused commercial brand of Wip Srl (formerly Wip Sport, founded 1984), headquartered in San Marco Evangelista in the Caserta province. The company designs, builds, and services three primary court lines — Classic, Panoramic, and the 2023-launched Superpanoramic — plus the patented Wip Pickle modular pickleball court system and the Speed Soccer modular football surface. Core technical components include 12mm EN 12150-2 tempered glass panels, 3mm galvanised steel structures with thermosetting powder coating, Samsung LED lighting, 40mm-range adjustable base plates, and a choice of fibrillated turf, textured turf, or XPadel synthetic resin surfaces. All courts are CE-marked, and the pickleball line additionally holds ISO 14001:2015 certification.

The business model is sales-led and project-based, with revenue generated primarily through direct B2B sales of court hardware and installation services to sports clubs, hospitality venues, municipal governments, and private buyers across all 16 Italian regions, supplemented by B2C e-commerce through wipsport.it (with Klarna installment financing) and Amazon marketplace sales for the Parthenope racket line. Hardware pricing is quote-based with published volume tiers on synthetic turf (€2,300-€2,700 per court) and a starting price of €6,800 for a Wip Pickle court; an integrated court cover is positioned as an upsell that the company claims generates 67% more revenue per court than uncovered installations. The company has completed over 500 padel courts since 2020 and serves more than 1M players and 4,000 tournaments across its installed base. Wip Padel does not disclose financials, has no institutional investors, and operates with a small (1-10 employee) internal team, indicating a privately held, founder-controlled specialty manufacturer riding the structural growth of the Italian padel market.

Name

Wip Padel

Legal name

Wip Srl

Website

https://wippadel.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Wip Padel (Wip Srl) is an Italian manufacturer and installer of CE-certified padel, pickleball, and football surfaces, serving sports clubs, hospitality venues, municipalities, and private buyers across all 16 Italian regions with 500+ courts completed since 2020.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Padel Court Manufacturing & Sports Facility Construction

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Racquet Sport Court Equipment & Maintenance Retail (CRAMAFAK)

Keywords

• Padel court construction
• Sports facility installation
• Pickleball court systems
• Synthetic turf surfaces
• Padel racket equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

San Marco Evangelista

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Padel Court Sales & Installation: Sale and installation of CE-certified padel courts (classic and panoramic models) throughout Italy. Includes court structure, glass panels, turf, lighting, and accessories. Pricing varies by configuration and quantity ordered.
2. Pickleball Court Sales: Sale of modular, self-installing Wip Pickle courts. Patented CE-certified product available for purchase through e-commerce (wipsport.it) with optional rackets and balls included.
3. Synthetic Turf Sales: Sale of professional synthetic turf for padel courts. Volume pricing tiers: 3+ courts at 2,300 EUR/court, 2 courts at 2,500 EUR/court, 1 court at 2,700 EUR/court. Includes regulation marking.
4. Court Covers/Enclosures: Integrated court covers that allow covered court operation, generating 67% more revenue than uncovered courts. Top closure up to 4 meters, side closure options.
5. Professional Services: Design consultation, installation, and maintenance services for padel courts. End-to-end service from project conception through ongoing maintenance.
6. Racket Sales: Sale of Parthenope Performance and Parthenope Pro padel rackets, and Wip Pickle pickleball rackets through wipsport.it e-commerce and Amazon.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Wip Padel designs, manufactures, sells, and installs CE-certified padel courts (Classic, Panoramic, and Superpanoramic variants) across Italy, along with patented modular pickleball courts, synthetic turf and resin surfaces, integrated court covers, and a line of padel and pickleball rackets. Offerings span end-to-end services from design consultation through installation and maintenance, complemented by direct e-commerce equipment sales via wipsport.it and Amazon.

Product overview

Wip Padel is an Italian sports facility company with over 40 years of experience, manufacturing and installing CE-certified padel courts throughout Italy. The product portfolio centers on three core offerings: (1) Wip Padel Courts (Classic, Panoramic, and Superpanoramic variants) — permanent padel court structures with configurable materials including tempered glass, galvanised steel, and Samsung LED lighting; (2) Wip Pickle (Pickleball Courts) — modular, patented, self-installing polypropylene courts that are CE-certified and ISO 14001:2015 compliant; and (3) Speed Soccer — modular polypropylene surfaces for football pitches. Supporting these are add-on modules including Fibrillated and Textured Synthetic Turf, XPadel Synthetic Resin, Integrated Court Covers, and Super Offerta synthetic turf products available in five colours (Blue, Black, Orange, Purple, Pink). The company also offers Parthenope Performance and PRO padel rackets, Wip Pickle rackets for pickleball, and operates the Wip Sport e-commerce platform for direct-to-consumer equipment sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wip Padel Courts (Classic and Panoramic) CE-certified padel courts manufactured in Italy, available in Classic and Panoramic variants. Feature 12mm tempered EN 12150-2 glass, 3mm galvanised steel structure with thermosetting powder coating, Samsung LED lighting, and adjustable base plates (40mm range). Customisable colors for base plates and lighting poles; designed for installation at sports clubs, hospitality venues, and private facilities.
• Superpanoramic Court New-generation CE-certified padel court featuring reinforced 100x100 tubular profiles for maximum visibility, greater stability and safety while maintaining an elegant modern design. Available alongside the Classic and Panoramic court lines.
• Wip Pickle Pickleball Courts Modular, patented, CE-certified self-installing pickleball courts made from polypropylene interlocking tiles. ISO 14001:2015 certified, 100% recyclable materials with antimicrobial and allergen-free properties. Designed in Naples for indoor and outdoor use including beaches, sports centers, arenas, and gardens; available with custom branded barriers.
• Speed Soccer Pitches High-performance modular polypropylene surface engineered for fast, dynamic football pitches. Features TPE pads for shock absorption, optimal grip, weather resistance, and quick installation.
• Parthenope Performance Series Padel Racket Round-shaped padel racket for control-based gameplay with a sweet spot in the centre for great manoeuvrability. Features a carbon-fibre frame and white EVA 15 rubber core with design inspired by the siren Parthenope; sold through the wipsport.it e-commerce store.
• Parthenope PRO Series Padel Racket Teardrop-shaped padel racket for power-based play without sacrificing control and precision. Features a carbon-fibre frame and white EVA 15 rubber core with design inspired by the siren Parthenope; sold via the wipsport.it e-commerce store and Amazon.
• Wip Pickle Pickleball Rackets High-performance pickleball rackets available in Green and Pink variants, designed to complement the Wip Pickle court system and sold through the Wip Sport e-commerce storefront.
• Super Offerta Synthetic Turf (10+2mm) Professional monofilament Stem synthetic turf 100% polyethylene with high density and resistance, certified for intensive use and regulation padel play. Technical specs: 10+2mm pile height, 3/16 gauge, 22 stitches per 10cm, 46,200 tufts/m2 density, 9,200 decitex. Includes regulation padel marking. Priced from €2,300 per court (20x10m) with volume discounts: 3 courts €2,300/each, 2 courts €2,500/each, 1 court €2,700.
• Integrated Court Cover Integrated court cover system with top closure (fixed, up to 4 metres from ground) and side closure (sliding/fixed sheet from 4m down to ground). Claimed to generate 67% more revenue than uncovered courts by enabling bookings on cold and rainy days. Sold alongside padel court installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ courts completed since 2020
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SamsungcoreTechnology or IntegrationSamsung LED lighting systems are used in Wip Padel courts. Samsung LEDs provide energy savings, long lifespan, and high brightness for court illumination.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NOX: Spanish padel equipment brand with rackets, apparel, and increasingly padel courts/clubs. Comparable to Wip Padel on the racket and equipment side and an emerging competitor on the court side.
• SnapSports: Modular sport surface company building multi-sport and pickleball courts for clubs and consumers. Comparable to Wip Padel's modular, self-installing court approach across padel, pickleball, and soccer surfaces.
• Padel Galis: Spanish global leader in padel court manufacturing and installation, operating in many of the same end markets (sports clubs, private venues) as Wip Padel. Most directly comparable competitor in the padel court category.
• Salming: Swedish sports brand with a strong padel racket and footwear range, and growing investments in padel venues. Overlaps with Wip Padel's Parthenope racket line and addressable customer base of padel venues.
• VersaCourt: US-based modular sport court manufacturer with a strong pickleball offering. Highly comparable to Wip Padel's Wip Pickle patented modular polypropylene system and similar modular sports court strategy.
• MetalSport: Italian manufacturer of padel and sports facility structures. Competes head-to-head with Wip Padel in the Italian SMB sports club and municipal segment with similar product lines.
• Vicar Padel: Spanish padel court manufacturer offering panoramic and classic court models to clubs and private clients across Europe. Direct product overlap with Wip Padel's Classic, Panoramic, and Superpanoramic lines.

Broad incumbents

• Conica: Sports surface company offering synthetic and resin systems used on athletic facilities. Overlaps with Wip Padel's XPadel resin and synthetic turf products as a potential competitor or supplier in the same venues.
• Head: Global sporting goods major with a sizeable padel racket and accessories business. Competes with Wip Padel on rackets/equipment and has been expanding into padel venues and tournaments, giving it an incumbent advantage in the same sport category.
• Mondo: Large Italian sports surface manufacturer with a broad portfolio across track, indoor, and outdoor sports. Provides a wider range of products than Wip Padel but overlaps in synthetic turf and sports flooring for venues.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/wip.padel

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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