L'Atelier VALA
Custom and co-branded padel racquets, designed around your brand. From a single co-branded edition to a multi-season collaboration.
Designed in France. Design fee refunded against your first order.
WHO WE WORK WITH
Custom padel racquets for hotels, clubs, and brands.
L'Atelier is for partners who see the racquet as a statement piece, an extension of their identity.
Hotels & Resorts
Hotels boutiques & resorts
For hospitality properties where padel is part of the experience: branded amenities for guests, signature pieces for the property's identity.
Partners: design hotels, lifestyle resorts, members-only properties.
Padel Clubs
Brand-driven Padel Clubs
For clubs that see their identity as central to the experience: signature editions for members, co-branded merchandise, launch activations.
Not for clubs simply equipping rental fleets, see Wholesale for that.
Lifestyle Brands
Lifestyle brands
For fashion, hospitality, and lifestyle brands exploring padel as a touchpoint: capsule editions, co-branded drops, brand activations.
Partners: fashion houses, beverage brands, lifestyle media, cultural institutions.
Corporate & Private
Corporate & private commissions
For companies, founders, or collectors looking for limited-edition pieces — executive gifting, private events, signature commissions.
Partners: luxury gifting programs, founder milestones, brand-led VIP experiences.
TWO PATHS
Two ways to play.
Equip your venue, or co-create your signature.
L'ÉQUIPEMENT, for play
Durable, co-branded frames for daily court use. Round shape. For clubs, resorts, and retail hubs.
SIGNATURE, for brand
Full-design collaborations and seasonal activations. Diamond shape. For resorts, lifestyle brands, and franchise networks.
HOW IT WORKS
From mock-up to court, in about eight weeks.
A predictable arc. Most partners are on court within eight weeks of confirmation.
STEP 01
Initial Brief
We start with a conversation. Brand identity, intended use, quantity, timeline.
Estimated time : 1 week
STEP 02
Racquet Design
Our team creates a digital mock-up: colors, logos, finishes, packaging direction. Up to three rounds of revisions.
Estimated time : 1 to 2 week
STEP 03
Material Configuration
- EVA Foam : Soft, Mid, or Hard.
- Carbon weave : 3K, 12K, or 18K.
- Each combination tunes the
racquet's feel.
Confirmed at design approval
STEP 04
Mold Selection
Round mold: even balance, forgiving feel.
Diamond mold: head-heavy, precision-driven.
Confirmed at design approval
STEP 05
Finishing & Delivery
- Production runs for 4 to 6 weeks.
- Shipping takes 2 weeks worldwide.
- We coordinate logistics, customs, and delivery to your locations.
Estimated time : 7 to 10 weeks total
STEP 06
Activation (Signature partners)
Each season, scheduled collaboratively. Launch day, content, a giveaway, or a seasonal capsule.
Ongoing, after delivery
A VALA day at your court.
For orders above $20,000, we fly in.
On-site team and coaching, branded gifts, and content capture for your channels. Padel & Sip, launch day, or discovery clinic. Whatever suits the room.
START A PROJECT
Let's design something together.
Tell us about your project: brand, use case, quantity, timeline. We reply within 48h.
Frequently asked.
What is the production timeline?
- Design phase: 1 to 2 weeks (mock-up and approval).
- Production: 4 to 6 weeks from design confirmation.
- Shipping: 2 weeks worldwide.
Total : approximately 7 to 10 weeks from initial brief to delivery.
Can we co-brand the racquets withour logo?
Yes, co-branding is at the core of L'Atelier. Options range from simplified single-logo placement to full custom racquet design with your branding, color palette, and finishes. Custom packaging is available from 100 units. Custom strap and grip from 100 units. Additional cost will be applied depending on specifications.
Is there a design fee?
Yes. The design fee is refunded in full against your first order confirmation.
Can L'Atelier orders be returned?
Custom and personalized orders are non-refundable once production has started. We do however offer multiple review stages during the design phase to ensure full alignment before production begins.
How do I start a custom project?
Email us at info@valapadel.com with :
- Your brand identity
- Estimated quantity
- Timeline
- Intended use (retail, demo, gifting, club rental, brand activation, etc.)
Our team replies within 48 hours to schedule a first call.