THE FLO LAB
The FLO Lab is FLO PADEL's research, testing and equipment science division.
It exists to help players better understand their equipment through education, measurement, experimentation and real-world analysis.
WHY BUILD A LAB?
Every racket behaves differently over time.
Every material responds differently.
Every player creates different wear patterns.
The FLO Lab exists to understand those differences through practical testing and measurable data.
Because better understanding leads to better decisions.
Real equipment, practical measurement and direct observation form the foundation of every FLO Lab assessment.
Every racket has a story. The FLO Lab helps you understand it.
THE THREE PILLARS
The FLO Lab brings education, research and professional equipment capabilities into one connected facility.
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Equipment education designed to help players understand what affects performance.
RESEARCH DEPARTMENT
Experiments, testing and real-world observations designed to build measurable understanding.
PROFESSIONAL CAPABILITIES
Professional equipment support delivered through assessment, repair, verification and certification.
INSIDE THE LAB
SELECT A DEPARTMENT
EDUCATION
MATERIAL RESEARCH
CORE RESEARCH
MEASUREMENT
CONFIGURATION
SURFACE RESEARCH
FLO SYSTEMS
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
RESEARCH PHILOSOPHY
The FLO Lab doesn’t exist to prove our products are the best.
It exists to better understand padel equipment.
Sometimes that confirms our ideas.
Sometimes it challenges them.
Either way, players deserve honest conclusions backed by observation and measurement.
LAB CAPABILITIES
Every capability inside The FLO Lab exists to help players, clubs and manufacturing partners make better equipment decisions through objective measurement, inspection and analysis.
Receive a detailed inspection of your racket’s current condition, including structure, wear, balance and overall equipment health.
Every completed assessment can produce a FLO Lab Equipment Report.
Understand whether your racket is suitable for structural repair before committing.
Damage location, frame integrity and foam involvement are considered during assessment.
Professional structural repair and restoration performed using FLO’s documented repair workflow.
Suitable rackets may receive reinforcement, heat treatment, refinement and optional decor restoration.
Every customised FLO racket can be measured and verified before leaving The FLO Lab.
Static weight, balance and final configuration can be checked against the intended build.
Independent quality verification and specification checks for manufacturing partners.
Designed for clubs, retailers and sports brands requiring clearer manufacturing oversight.
Official FLO Lab certification and authenticated equipment reporting.
The certification framework is currently being developed.
FLO LAB EQUIPMENT REPORT
A clear record of measurements, condition, findings and practical equipment guidance.
Minor cosmetic abrasion is visible along the upper-right frame.
No visible evidence of structural delamination was detected.
Surface texture remains within an acceptable condition for continued use.
RESEARCH DATABASE
Each assessment contributes anonymous equipment data that helps us better understand durability, wear patterns and long-term performance.
The more we learn, the better we can educate players and improve future products.
FUTURE RESEARCH
Future research programmes will expand how FLO studies equipment, player needs, durability and long-term performance.
RESEARCH PUBLICATION
EQUIPMENT INTELLIGENCE
PERFORMANCE DATA
PLAYER RESEARCH
DURABILITY RESEARCH
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY
Whether you want to understand your racket, inspect its condition or simply learn more about the science behind padel equipment, The FLO Lab is here to help.