The ES Collection
ES1
Portable performance flooring REIMAGINED for modern venue operations.
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An innovation you can build on.
Built on an ES1-engineered panel structure designed to meet the demands of real-world venue operations.
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Engineered layer by layer.
Three critical systems unified into one ~80 lb panel—no loose components, no separate subfloor underlayment.
Surface Layer
Northern hard maple with athletic polyurethane finish.
[NAME] Latch Core
Designed for smooth, secure panel engagement.
Integrated Subfloor
Bonded elastomer pads for uniform force reduction.
Seamless row interlock
Instant lock. Zero tools.
Adjacent panels slide into contact and the spring mechanism locks flush—no mallets, no loose pin drops.
Storage footprint halved
9 pallets. Full competition floor.
An entire 60′ × 120′ regulation court is projected to fit on just 9 pallets instead of 15.
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Engineered for the way venues operate
Built around the way venues operate.
Store. Transport. Install. Break down. Repeat.
These are the ongoing demands that come with owning and managing a portable sports floor. Connor® Sports ES1 is designed around these operational realities.
Operational benefit: Store
9 pallets instead of 15
Halved storage footprint helps arenas fit a full 60′ × 120′ court on fewer pallets—reclaiming warehouse and backstage staging space.
Operational benefit: Transport
~80 lb unified panel
Lighter unified panels move through freight elevators and docks with fewer forklift cycles and less crew fatigue.
Operational benefit: Install
Self-aligning engagement
Spring-tension engagement snaps on contact—no mallets, no loose drop pins slowing overnight changeovers.
Operational benefit: Break down
Quick-release disconnection
Rows disconnect cleanly so crews can tear down without bent pins, stuck connectors, or scavenger hunts for hardware.
Operational benefit: Repeat
Built for tournament cycles
Engineered for high-volume conversion arenas hosting basketball, concerts, and trade shows with repeatable confidence.
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Designed for more efficient assembly, disassembly and transport
Streamlined engagement helps crews move through install and teardown with less friction.
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Estimated storage footprint reduced by half
Designed to help venues reclaim space compared with traditional portable stacks.
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Approximately 80 pound panels
Panel weight engineered for manageable crew handling during install and breakdown.
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Secure, simplified panel engagement
Integrated spring tension keeps panels aligned and locked for confident play.
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Professional grade hardwood appearance
Seamless full-grain maple aesthetics that meet modern venue and athlete expectations.
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Long-term value and operational confidence
Built for repeatable cycles, supported by Connor Sports training, warranty, and service.
Two systems. One panel.
The engineering behind ES1.
We engineered Connor® Sports ES1 from the ground up around the efficiency, performance and operational considerations facing modern venues.
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Patented hardware[NAME] Panel Engagement System
- Integrated spring tension mechanism
- Eliminates separate loose pin connectors
- Designed for smooth, secure panel engagement
- Engineered for consistent alignment and repeatable engagement
- Designed to streamline assembly and disassembly
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Unified systemIntegrated subfloor simplifies the system.
ES1 combines the playing surface and subfloor structure within a single panel assembly, reducing the number of separate components that need to be stored, transported and handled.
- Fewer separate components
- Approximately 80 pound panel weight
- Estimated storage footprint reduced by half
- Designed to simplify transportation and material handling
- Designed to streamline installation and disassembly
Side-by-side clarity
See how ES1 compares to QuickLock.
QuickLock has served venues around the world as a proven portable flooring solution. ES1 builds on Connor® Sports portable flooring expertise with a new approach designed around the operational demands of today’s venues.
| Feature | ES1 | QuickLock |
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| Construction | Integrated floor and subfloor | Separate floor and subfloor |
| Approximate panel weight | 80 lbs. | 145 to 160 lbs. |
| Storage footprint | Estimated 50% reduction | Current configuration |
| Pallets per full floor | 9 | 15 |
| Panel engagement | Integrated [NAME] Panel Engagement System | Current QuickLock connection |
| Floor size | 60 ft. × 120 ft. | 60 ft. × 120 ft. |
Confidence comes standard
Confidence comes standard.
ES1 is the newest product from Connor® Sports, a leader in premium portable flooring for over a century. It is the result of extensive operational research, customer feedback, product development and testing, backed by the training, technical expertise and long term support customers expect from Connor® Sports.
- Manufacturer-backed warranty
- Lab & field testing
- Structural testing
- Installation cycle testing
- Operational training
- Maintenance guidance
- Long-term technical support
Answers for venue teams
ES1 FAQs
ES1 is Connor Sports’ next-generation portable performance flooring system, designed for modern venue operations with integrated engagement and subfloor technology.
ES1 integrates subfloor performance into the panel system to reduce components, simplify handling, and support faster install and breakdown cycles.
QuickLock remains a proven portable hardwood system. ES1 builds on that operational heritage with updated engagement, handling, and storage-focused engineering. See the comparison table above for a feature-by-feature view.
ES1 targets approximately 80 lbs per panel for manageable crew handling. Final published weight will be confirmed at launch.
ES1 is designed for arenas, universities, multi-purpose venues, and other facilities that install, store, and redeploy portable performance floors regularly.
Yes. ES1 is backed by manufacturer warranty, operational training, maintenance guidance, and long-term technical support from Connor Sports.
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Consultation & inquiry
Interested in ES1?
Connect with Connor Sports to learn more about ES1 and discuss your facility’s portable flooring needs.
- Toll-free phone 800.283.9522
- General inquiries info@connorsports.com
- Manufacturing & global HQ Amasa, Michigan, USA