Understanding Wall & Pole Padding: Your Essential Safety and Selection Guide

When it comes to creating a safe and professional training space, gym wall padding, pole pads, and wall pads are some of the most effective upgrades you can make. Whether you're outfitting a high-impact studio, a pickleball court, a school gym, or a boutique fitness space, the right padding helps protect athletes, reduces injury risks, and elevates your facility’s overall look.

At Dollamur, we offer a range of wall and pole protection solutions, including FLEXI Wall Pads®, Pole Pads, and Wood-Back Wall Pads, each designed to deliver unmatched safety, durability, and performance.

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Types of Wall & Pole Pads We Offer

1. FLEXI Wall Pads®

Our FLEXI Wall Pads® are engineered for easy installation, lightweight handling, and professional-grade cushioning. Their flexible construction allows them to curve, bend, and mount cleanly onto a variety of surfaces, making them one of the most versatile padding options on the market. These pads fit confidently in modern fitness spaces where quick installs, smooth aesthetics, and durable protection are essential.

FLEXI Wall Pads® are also a great solution for facilities with uneven or multi-angled walls, offering a seamless look without the rigid limitations of traditional backing. The foam core helps absorb impact during high-intensity workouts, while the PVC cover resists scuffs, sweat, and frequent cleaning, perfect for high-traffic training environments.

Best for:

• Fitness studios

• School gyms

• Pickleball courts

• Recreation centers

• Multi-use sports rooms

Why customers love them:

• Flexible foam and PVC surface for a sleek, modern fit
• Excellent shock-absorbing protection for athlete safety
• Lightweight design for fast installation and maintenance
• Clean, customizable finishes that match facility branding
• Ideal for covering large spaces efficiently

2. Wood-Back Wall Pads

When your facility requires a more permanent, traditional, and ultra-durable solution, our Wood-Back Wall Pads deliver. Built with a rigid plywood backing, these pads are trusted in competitive athletic environments where safety, consistency, and structural support are essential.

Wood-Back Wall Pads can be manufactured to meet many school or organizational safety standards and are widely used in high-impact spaces. Their sturdy frame helps maintain a uniform wall line, and the customizable foam thickness provides the level of protection needed for different sports. These pads stand up to constant contact from athletes, equipment, and ball rebound, making them ideal for long-term installations.

Best for:

• Collegiate and high school facilities

• Competition gyms

• Wrestling rooms

• Weight rooms

• Performance training centers

Key advantages:

• Highly durable plywood backing for structure and stability
• Long-term wall protection with excellent impact resistance
• Custom thickness and height options to meet specific safety needs
• Ideal for high-impact and competition environments
• Clean, professional appearance for formal athletic facilities

3. Pole Pads

Structural poles and columns are common in gyms, and a major safety hazard if left uncovered. Our Pole Pads are designed to wrap securely around exposed posts, providing a cushion that significantly reduces injury risk while keeping facilities visually polished.

Made with dense, shock-absorbing foam and a durable PVC shell, these pads protect athletes during fast footwork, dynamic movement, and gameplay near court edges. The simple Velcro closure system allows for quick installation and removal, making them a flexible solution for both permanent and temporary setups.

Pole Pads are especially important in facilities like cheer gyms, gymnastics centers, and pickleball courts, where athletes frequently move at high speeds close to structures. They also help unify the look of a space by disguising bare metal or concrete posts.

Perfect for:

• Indoor pickleball courts

• Gymnastic centers

• Cheer gyms

• Fitness and training studios

• Multi-sport facilities

Highlights:

• Maximum impact protection for exposed poles
• Easy Velcro closure for fast installation
• Custom diameters available to fit any post size
• Durable, easy-clean surface
• Enhances both safety and visual appeal

Why Different Sports Require Different Padding

Every sport has unique movement patterns, play zones, and impact risks, which means one type of wall pad doesn’t fit every environment.

Pickleball Courts

Athletes move fast near boundaries, so lower-height wall pads and pole pads help prevent impact injuries while keeping the look clean and modern.

Cheer & Gymnastics

These require high-impact wall protection to support tumbling, stunting, and dynamic movement near walls.

School Gyms & Multi-Sport Facilities

Durability, easy cleaning, and compliance with safety standards matter most. Dollamur pads are made to handle heavy daily traffic.

Fitness Studios

Flexibility and easy installation are key. Our FLEXI Wall Pads® offer safety without heavy hardware.

The Benefits of Wall & Pole Padding

Shock Absorption

All Dollamur padding is designed to reduce impact force, decreasing the risk of injuries during accidental collisions.

Noise Reduction

Foam layering helps minimize sound bounce, perfect for busy facilities, weight rooms, and fitness studios.

Easier Installation (FLEXI Wall Pads®)

FLEXI Wall Pads® were created to mount faster and easier than traditional options. Their flexible construction allows for:

• Simple alignment

• Fewer tools

• Faster wall coverage

A More Professional Look

Customize to match your brand, team colors, or facility theme. Clean wall lines create a polished training environment.

Meeting Sports Facility Standards

Many wall padding products on the market must meet certain safety and fire-retardant performance standards. Dollamur’s padding systems are engineered using high-quality foams, durable PVC covers, and construction designed for long-term safety and protection. Our pads are tested to perform in demanding sports environments, giving gyms confidence in the quality installed on their walls and poles.

Choosing the Right Padding for Your Space

Whether you’re protecting a new pickleball court, upgrading a fitness studio, or outfitting a school, selecting the right wall pads ensures safety and enhances athlete confidence.

Dollamur makes it easy, with solutions tailored to the sport, the level of impact, and your installation needs.

If you’re unsure which option is best, our team is here to help you design a custom padding plan that fits your facility.

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