Professional LED Lighting Questions

If players lose the ball in dark zones, see strong shadows, or struggle with glare, the fixture placement is likely wrong for court play. Uneven brightness across the surface is the clearest sign that the layout was not designed around a court’s dimensions.

No. Excess brightness without proper aiming creates glare that makes the ball harder to follow, especially on high shots. The goal is even footcandle coverage across the surface, not maximum output from each fixture.

Yes. Fixture aiming angles and glare shields keep light on the court rectangle and reduce spill beyond the perimeter. The layout is planned for spill control from the start, not adjusted after neighbors complain.

Outdoor courts use pole-mounted shoebox LEDs at 18 to 25 feet. Indoor courts use ceiling-mounted fixtures spaced along the court’s long axis. Pole height, fixture type, and aiming all change between the two setups.

Evening play stops being an option, which shortens usable hours and reduces the court’s value to residents or members. For HOA communities, delayed lighting often means continued complaints about access rather than a resolved scheduling problem.