How to Create a Satisfactory Badminton Court?

While we are a sports flooring supplier, when it comes to sports infrastructure, especially the construction of stadiums and courts, we should prioritize the user experience, particularly indoors. For enthusiasts or professional players of badminton, pickleball, basketball, and other sports, they are the best judges of a venue's comfort. This involves not only considering the playing experience but also objective factors affecting any sport, such as glare reduction, court height, and the overall comfort of the environment.

Taking badminton courts and clubs as examples, does your venue meet these requirements?

1. Lighting

The standard lighting for badminton courts is 500-750 lux. This allows players to clearly see the floor lines and the shuttlecock's trajectory. However, when catching a shuttlecock falling from a height, players can easily see the overhead lights. Therefore, the placement of the lighting is crucial; otherwise, glare can severely hinder the playing experience. Lighting should be positioned on the left and right sides of the court to avoid obstructing the view.

2. Badminton Flooring Materials

Choosing the right badminton court mats is crucial. Especially avoid using substandard materials, such as laying PVC vinyl flooring directly on a concrete surface. If the mat quality is poor—specifically, the foam layer—it will severely impact the user experience, potentially making your sports venue unpopular. Professional badminton floors must meet BWF certification. The foam layer should provide good resilience under pressure, during sudden stops, and jumps, without collapsing under stress. This is all related to the quality of the foam layer's construction.

3. Ventilation and Temperature

Air conditioning is essential in sports clubs and stadiums to ensure a comfortable temperature, a necessary condition for playing badminton. Especially in tropical regions or summer, poor ventilation can lead to extreme heat, which, combined with the heat from exercise, can be unbearable.

The installation location and airflow of the air conditioner must also be considered to ensure a smooth playing experience. Some air conditioning systems can cause the shuttlecock's trajectory to deviate due to improper airflow, which is also a significant problem.

4. Should You Choose Interlocking Tiles?

Many sports players have expressed a dislike for sports fields with interlocking tiles, especially when the materials and installation are unprofessional and of substandard quality. Because of the interlocking connection, while installation is simple, the joints are prone to warping or damage over time, potentially causing knee and foot injuries. It's even worse than a concrete surface, which is quite distressing.

Therefore, especially outdoors, while this type of flooring is popular, it's crucial to consider material quality and proper installation. Regarding quality, the sports flooring supplier should assess the ball's rebound and stopping performance, as these significantly impact ball movement. Post-construction maintenance is also critical; otherwise, who would choose such a surface?

So, regarding the four points mentioned above, these are seemingly minor but crucial factors affecting the experience for both sports venue construction contractors and sports flooring manufacturers. Ultimately, all construction aims for a comfortable and enjoyable playing experience—this goal is the same for everyone. Therefore, considering and improving these issues as early as possible is an important direction for us, as PVC flooring manufacturers, to continuously improve and optimize.