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info@led-shop.com.auClient: Private residential tennis court, Brisbane QLD
Project: Lighting system upgrade one full sized tennis court
Date: October, 2025
Objective: Replace existing metal-halide floodlights with high-efficiency 250W LED Tennis Court Lights to deliver superior illumination, enhanced playing experience, reduced maintenance and lower energy consumption.
Background
The client owns a full sized hard surface tennis court in Brisbane, used for both recreational play and private coaching sessions in the evening. The existing lighting comprised older high-wattage metal-halide floodlights that:
- Required long warm-up times and frequent lamp replacements
- Produced uneven lighting with dark spots and glare impacting ball visibility
- Had high running costs and maintenance burdens
The client sought a solution that would:
- Provide uniform, competition-level illumination for the playing surface
- Improve ball visibility and reduce shadows/glare for both players and coaches
- Cut energy consumption and ongoing maintenance
- Offer a modern, instant-on lighting system suitable for night play
Solution
After a detailed site inspection and photometric modelling, LED EXPO Australia recommended the installation of six × 250 W High-Lumens LED Tennis Court Lights (one fixture every ~6 m around the court). Each fixture delivers high luminous output with asymmetric optics, engineered for tennis layouts to avoid overspill and glare.
Key product features:
- Instant-on, flicker-free LED driver system
- High lumen efficiency (approx. 160 lm/W or better) for maximised brightness/rate
- Asymmetric beam angle to provide even coverage and minimise spill light
- Rugged aluminium housing rated for outdoor conditions, long lifespan
- 5-year warranty, designed for 100,000 + hours life
Installation was completed in a single weekend, with minimal disruption to the court usage schedule. The existing poles and cabling were reused where practical, reducing installation time and cost.
Results
Lighting Performance:
The upgraded lighting system achieved an average horizontal illuminance in the range of 300-400 lux across the court, with excellent uniformity and no significant dark zones. Player feedback immediately noted clearer ball visibility and more comfortable evening playing.
Energy & Cost Efficiency:
Replacing older metal-halide lamps (typically 1,000W+ per fitting) with 250W LED units resulted in an estimated ~70% reduction in energy draw for the court lighting. Maintenance overheads are also significantly reduced with no lamp changes required for years.
Improved Player Experience:
Enhanced colour rendering and instant full brightness meant coaching sessions and recreational matches could commence immediately without warm-up delays. Glare and light overspill were minimised, creating a more premium playing environment.
Comparison Chart: Old vs New Lighting
| Parameter | Old Metal-Halide System | New LED System (6× 250 W) |
|---|---|---|
| Typical fixture wattage | ~1,000W (each) | 250W (each) |
| Total installed wattage | ~6,000W | ~1,500W |
| Estimated average lux | ~150-200 lux | ~300-400 lux |
| Warm-up time | Long (several minutes) | Instant on |
| Maintenance (lamp/ballast) | Frequent replacements | Minimal maintenance |
| Energy savings | — | ≈70% reduction |
| Uniformity / dark spots | Uneven, shadowed regions | Even coverage, no significant dark spots |
| Colour rendering & glare | Poorer CRI, more glare | Higher CRI, less glare and overspill |
Testimonial
“Since the LED Expo Australia upgrade our evening games are so much better. The court lights up instantly, there’s no waiting, and you can clearly see the ball at all times. Plus our power bill has gone down and the maintenance headaches are gone.”
— Owner, Private Tennis Court, Brisbane
Key Takeaways
- Upgrading to 250W LED tennis court lights delivers a high-quality playing environment and strong energy savings.
- Asymmetric optics tailored to a court layout ensure uniform illumination and minimise wasted light.
- Instant on, low-maintenance LED systems are ideal for private courts with both recreational and coaching use.
- Installing the right number of fixtures and correct mounting positions is key to performance.
Thinking of upgrading your court lighting? Contact LED EXPO Australia for a free lighting design and lux simulation specific to your court (surface type, mounting height, usage profile). We’ll show you how to achieve better lighting, lower running costs, and an enhanced player experience.