August 18, 2025 – Sportsfield Specialties, Inc. (SSI), the nation’s leading manufacturer of premium padel courts, is proud to announce a partnership with the Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA) as its exclusive padel construction equipment company. As an exclusive partner, SSI will receive official recognition from the RSPA, including marketing and promotional support, online visibility, and direct referrals for members.
This partnership offers SSI’s unwavering expertise and full-service capabilities directly to RSPA members, offering them access to high quality padel courts made entirely in the United States. This means that they will be introduced to new avenues of educational webinars and event engagement that will drive RSPA members further into their careers as padel professionals.
“What truly sets Sportsfield Specialties apart is our decades of sports construction experience combined with a turnkey, full-service approach – all backed by a trusted name in the industry.” said SSI Padel National Sales Manager Sam Markle. SSI courts are endorsed by the United States Padel Association (USPA) for their incredible workmanship and are engineered to withstand high wind loads that meet U.S. building codes while keeping the glass in place. These courts are installed by trained, U.S. based crews, using high-quality glass, steel, synthetic turf, and lighting. As the only U.S. manufacturer of padel courts, SSI eliminates any delays or hidden costs that often come with oversea suppliers, offering RSPA members a reliable and trustworthy solution.
“Our mission is to equip racquet sports professionals through innovation, integrity and opportunity. And this partnership with Sportsfield Specialties will bring us one step forward” said RSPA CEO Brian Dillman. Together, the RSPA and SSI aim to elevate the padel experience for professionals and their facilities across the nation —setting new standards for the sport with service, quality, and innovation.
About Sportsfield Specialties, Inc.
Since 1998, Sportsfield Specialties, Inc. (SSI) has been the innovative leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of sports construction equipment for high school, college, and professional levels of competition in North America. They are recognized as the only U.S. manufacturer of premium padel courts and endorsed by the United States Padel Association (USPA). The company has an industry wide reputation for excellence and long-term customer support, earning them multiple awards for product innovations, including the American Sports Builders Association (ASBA) Supplier Member Certificate of Distinction. From the initial design and consulting to expert installation, Sportsfield’s commitment to client-centered service, strategic partnerships, and building world-class equipment give customers the highest level of confidence that their facility will look great and function efficiently using SSI equipment.
About the Racquet Sports Professionals Association
The Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA), formerly the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), is the leading trade organization for racquet sports professionals. Since 1927, the RSPA has grown to support the diverse needs of the racquet sports industry, including tennis, pickleball, padel, squash and platform tennis. With more than 14,000 members worldwide and 17 divisions across the country, the RSPA offers career advancement support, certification and development opportunities, from coaching to club management, executive development to sales and marketing and beyond. Our mission is to champion the passion of racquet sports by developing professionals who lead with integrity, innovate in coaching and inspire a diverse and inclusive racquet sports community. Learn more at RSPA.net.