AMENITIES
EXPLORE THE CLUB
12 Tennis Courts
9 Pickleball Courts
3 padel courts
3 classrooms
locker rooms
fitness area
Tennis & Pickleball Features
The complex features a custom designed year round inflatable dome provided by Yeadon Domes. Our dome will feature 6 CushionX tennis courts as well as 2 CushionX Pickle Ball courts. In addition to the indoor dome, our recreational options for FLRC will feature 6 outdoor CushionX tennis courts, and 9 CushionX Pickle Ball courts.
What is CushionX? CushionX is the ultimate choice for premium cushion court surfaces. Its specially designed 4mm cushioned mat provides unparalleled competition performance while ensuring optimal comfort for players. Unlike traditional squeegee-applied court systems, CushionX is a lightweight, pliable mat that is easy to roll out for installation.
Embrace the convenience and quality of a mat cushion system, and enjoy the exceptional performance and comfort that CushionX brings.
CushionX Advantages
- Lightweight pliable mat
- 3x faster installation than squeegee applied
- Works on concrete, asphalt, or existing surfaces
- Easy installation
What is Padel?
Padel (Spanish: pádel), sometimes called Padel Tennis, is a racket sport of Mexican origin, typically played in doubles on an enclosed court slightly smaller than a doubles tennis court. Although Padel shares the same scoring system as tennis, the rules, strokes, and technique are different. The balls used are similar but with a little less pressure.
The main differences are that the court has walls and the balls can be played off them in a similar way as in the game of squash and that solid, stringless bats are used. The height of the ball being served must be at or below the waist level.
The History of Padel
Padel was first introduced to the United States in 1993 by Ed Thompson and Felipe Arnold in Houston, Texas at the renowned Houstonian Hotel Club and Spa. They were proud to have the very first ever padel court constructed in the country.
Felipe being a native of Argentina where padel made its initial successful debut was impressed with the growth of the sport in Argentina in just a few short years which inspired him to bring it to the United States. One of the founders first goals was to form the very first ever men's US padel team. The first men's padel team was formed in 1993 by choosing six of the most elite tennis players in the Houston area.
The first men selected for the U.S. Team where: Mike May, Scott Read, Matt Berry, Brian Poynter, Ross Persons and Peter Farrel. Mike May the team captain at the time eventually became the first president of the United States Padel Association in 1998 while continually playing professional padel as well. The USPA has to date had five presidents, these are Mike May, Pilar Graham, Sergio Ortiz, and Marcos Del Pilar. In March of 2022 the USPA produced the Senior World Championship's, this was the first ever international padel championship in the USA and one of the most attended amateur Padel events in the world.
The main differences are that the court has walls and the balls can be played off them in a similar way as in the game of squash and that solid, stringless bats are used. The height of the ball being served must be at or below the waist level.
A Quick Comparison: Tennis, Padel, & Pickleball
Tennis, padel, and pickleball are racquet sports with key differences in origins, gameplay, and intensity. Tennis, the oldest and most globally popular, features a large, open court (23.5m by 8m) and emphasizes powerful serves and fast-paced play. Padel, invented in 1969, is played on a smaller, enclosed court (20m by 10m) and incorporates wall bounces, making it more strategic and relaxed than tennis. Pickleball, created in the 1960s, uses the smallest court (13.5m by 6m) and is known for its accessibility, slower pace, and social nature.
In tennis, players use strung racquets with felt-covered balls, while padel uses solid, perforated paddles and depressurized tennis balls. Pickleball features solid paddles and a plastic ball with holes. Scoring systems also vary, with tennis using a traditional point structure, padel adopting a similar but simplified version, and pickleball only allowing the serving team to score points.
Physically, tennis demands the most endurance and strength, padel requires agility and strategic play, and pickleball offers a low-impact, beginner-friendly experience. Each sport provides unique challenges, appealing to different skill levels and preferences.
