When noise becomes a club’s weak point
Why is padel so noisy? Because it concentrates sound sources in a small space: ball strikes, impacts against the glass, rebounds off the mesh fence, calls between partners and the reverberation of indoor halls. In a club, this mix can fatigue players, staff and neighbors. The question of noise in padel therefore affects the game experience, permits and local residents.
This is where Padel Acoustics aims to make its mark. The Swedish company, headed by Filip Jenvén and Måns Brorsson, designs, supplies and installs acoustic solutions dedicated to padel halls, with claimed projects in over 150 halls in Europe, the United States, the Middle East and South America. For many operators, acoustics are becoming as much a matter of loyalty as a marker of standing.
On Actu Padel, the question was already addressed in our feature on noise on padel courts. The response from Padel Acoustics is a contract extension on this observation: the problem can be solved not just by lowering the volume, but by treating the surfaces that reflect the sound.
Acoustic curtains designed for indoor tracks
Padel Acoustics’ most visible product is a flame-retardant acoustic curtain, installed along walls or between padel courts. The principle is simple: replace large hard surfaces, which reflect the echo, with a pleated textile material capable of absorbing part of the sound reflections. On its official website, the company also promotes ceiling panels and textile coverings around the playing areas.
The sporting benefits are immediate. In a room with too much reverberation, a player hears his partner less well, hesitates more on a ball to the middle and tires more quickly mentally. Greater acoustic comfort can therefore improve communication within the pair, whether on lobs, moves to the net, bandejas or defensive situations where every indication counts.
Filip Jenvén recaps the ambition in a commercial but telling formula: “It creates a top-quality, clean, almost walled-in experience that elevates the standard of the entire venue”. According to the company’s own data, pleated curtains installed about 20 cm from the wall can achieve Class A absorption. Padel Acoustics also specifies that certain fabrics are laboratory-tested to ISO 354 and ISO 11654 standards, as well as for fire resistance.
A challenge not only for comfort, but also for business
The subject goes far beyond technology. In a club, acoustics influence overall perception: a room that sounds hollow seems colder, more confused and less upscale. Conversely, gray, black or anthracite tones, combined with drapes and textile floors, can transform the image of the venue. For clubs that organize tournaments, host corporate events or produce video content, this visual dimension is not secondary.
Padel Acoustics also insists on durability. The track and hook system has been designed to maintain the shape of the curtains despite repeated ball impacts. Jenvén’s goal is clear: to maintain the look of the curtains after five to ten years of use. Installation can be carried out by the company itself, or by local service providers, with PDF guides and remote video assistance.
However, we must be cautious: the gains announced in terms of bookings or rates are based on customer returns, and need to be assessed club by club. But the trend is clear. As padel becomes more and more densely populated, operators are no longer just selling an available court: they’re selling a game environment. And in this battle for experience, relative silence is becoming a competitive advantage.
To remember:
- Padel Acoustics targets a problem that has become central: noise in padel clubs.
- Its acoustic curtains act mainly on walls and splits between tracks.
- The stakes are as high for the players as for local residents, staff and the clubs’ commercial image.
