Padelgest unveils Hit-X smart padel ecosystem

By AI, Created 6:41 PM UTC, June 04, 2026, /AGP/ – Padelgest introduced Hit-X at the Padel World Summit in Barcelona, pairing court hardware with connected player and venue tech ahead of an autumn 2026 commercial launch. The company says the system is meant to turn padel courts into interactive, data-rich entertainment spaces while expanding its push into the U.S.

Why it matters: - Padelgest is betting that padel venues will pay for smarter courts that can cut maintenance, generate new ad inventory and create a more immersive experience for players and fans. - The launch also signals a push beyond court construction into connected sports infrastructure, with the U.S. as the main expansion target. - The company is adding a visual differentiator too: the first white-turf padel court, a design aimed at standing out in a crowded market.

What happened: - Padelgest unveiled Hit-X at the Padel World Summit at Fira de Barcelona. - The official commercial launch is scheduled for autumn 2026. - The company presented Hit-X as an intelligent ecosystem built into a padel court structure. - Padelgest also showed what it described as the first white padel court on the market.

The details: - Hit-X took more than three years of research, development and innovation by Padelgest’s in-house engineering team. - The project involved an investment of nearly 1.5 million euros. - Sergi Estupiña, CEO of Padelgest, said the idea was inspired by Knight Rider and by the concept of a court that gives players real-time information. - The Hit-X ecosystem includes XBand, a smartwatch that monitors player activity on court. - The system also includes XNetpole, smart posts that automate net tensioning and can function as scoreboards and dynamic screens for advertising, weather data and club information. - Padelgest says the technology is designed to improve the experience for players, coaches, referees and spectators by creating a “show effect.” - The company says the product has already been fully tested and perfected ahead of the market launch. - Padelgest says current annual production capacity stands at 400 XNetpoles and 4,000 XBands. - The company expects to scale that capacity with support from an investment group. - Padelgest says its developments are protected with global American patents. - The company previously introduced the Superpanoramic court, which it says was later copied by much of the industry.

Between the lines: - The launch pairs hardware, software and venue media into one package, which could help Padelgest sell more than courts alone. - The white court and the connected posts suggest Padelgest is trying to compete on spectacle as much as utility. - The U.S. focus shows the company sees padel’s entertainment angle as a way to break into a more established racquet-sports market. - The fact that Padelgest is already planning a debut at RacquetX in Florida in April 2027 points to a longer rollout strategy, not just a one-time product reveal. - Padelgest says exports already make up 60% of revenue, underscoring how international the business already is.

What’s next: - Padelgest will open commercial sales of Hit-X in autumn 2026. - The company plans to introduce the system at RacquetX in Florida in April 2027. - Engineers are already working on new versions of Hit-X. - Padelgest is also exploring whether similar technology can be adapted for tennis, pickleball and volleyball. - The domestic market remains active, with the company citing a record year and club installations of up to 17 courts per club.

The bottom line: - Padelgest is trying to turn the padel court into a connected media and performance platform, not just a playing surface.