We listen first
Every strong project starts with understanding the venue, the players and the ambition behind it.
Our team
The people behind every court.
We combine thoughtful design, technical expertise, and a shared love of sport to bring every New Vector Sports project to life.
“Great courts are built by people who care about every detail — and about the people who will play on them.”
— The New Vector Sports team
Our story
The New Vector in Padel Development
New Vector Sports was founded to make padel more accessible across the United States. We simplify the complex process of bringing high-quality courts to life, helping clubs and communities create places where people can play, connect, and experience one of the world’s fastest-growing sports.
The idea began during a trip to Colorado, when founders Arkhip and Timofei Tokmakov spoke with a tennis club manager who dreamed of adding a padel court. The interest was there, but the process felt too complicated, expensive, and time-consuming. That conversation revealed a challenge shared by clubs and communities across the country—and inspired New Vector Sports to create a simpler path from idea to court.
Through our partnership with Pádel Hispania, an internationally established Spanish court manufacturer with more than 3,000 courts installed across 30 countries, we bring proven engineering, certified quality, and global padel expertise to the U.S. market. Together, we provide clubs, developers, and communities with dependable courts designed for long-term performance.
Today, our team combines international perspective, industry experience, and a shared belief in the power of sport to bring people together. Our goal is to make an authentic, world-class padel experience available closer to home—one community at a time.
One team, one direction
How we work together
We bring every perspective together
Design, engineering and installation decisions stay connected from the first sketch to delivery.
We stay involved
Our commitment continues beyond installation, with practical support and attention to long-term performance.
In their own words
Meet the team
Co-Founder & Project Director
Timofei Tokmakov
I’ve been involved in racket sports, primarily tennis, for over 20 years. When I first played padel, I was immediately drawn to the game and saw its potential. At the same time, I realized how complicated it can be to take a padel project from an idea to reality. That’s what led us to create New Vector Sports. My goal is simple: to help people bring their padel ideas to life and make the process as frictionless as possible—from the first concept to the first ball played.
Co-Founder & Commercial Director
Arkhip Tokmakov
I have spent more than 16 years in racquet sports as a tennis player, coach, and event organizer. Combined with my background in business, those experiences taught me how sport can build communities and create lasting connections.
Timofei and I founded New Vector Sports because we wanted more people across the United States to experience what makes padel special—the energy of the game, memorable time with friends, and unexpected connections with new people. At New Vector Sports, I support our business development efforts by building relationships, developing partnerships, and working closely with our team to bring our shared vision to life.
Web Developer & Digital Experience
Daniil Golubev
I spent nearly 10 years in racquet sports, including time as a sparring partner and assistant coach. I am also a co-founder of a running community in Asia—an experience that strengthened my belief in sport as a way to connect people and build lasting communities.
At New Vector Sports, I develop the digital experience behind the brand, creating the tools and online systems that make it easier for clients to explore our courts, shape their ideas, and take the next step toward a completed project.
Sales Director
Guy Danhoff
Dr. Guy Danhoff brings extensive experience in sports marketing, sales, education, and digital media to New Vector Sports. A published author, speaker, consultant, and university professor, he has worked with organizations including the CDC, the National Basketball Athletic Trainers Association, and Sport Management Worldwide.
With a Doctor of Business Administration focused on integrated marketing communications, innovation, and data analytics, Guy leads the company’s revenue strategy, customer development, and market outreach—helping introduce more organizations and communities to the opportunities created by padel.
Let’s build together