Choosing a Court Surface
As a prospective court owner you have a variety of choices when it comes to tennis court surfaces. We have put together a brief chart that summarizes the benefits and drawbacks of each court surface type. You can also click on each court type to drill down to a more detailed description of that court surface.
Positives |
Negatives |
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| Har-Tru | Sliding surface prevents injuries - 85% less than hard surfaces |
Requires daily maintenance |
Slower ball bounce - promotes longer rallies and more well rounded game |
Requires watering/water usage |
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Cool, non-glare surface - 20% cooler than hard courts |
Not playable in the winter months if above the freeze/thaw line |
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Surface dries quickly - allows play shortly after heavy rains |
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Will last a lifetime with proper maintenance |
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| HydroCourt | Sliding surface prevents injuries - 85% less than hard surfaces |
Requires daily maintenance |
Slower ball bounce - promotes longer rallies and more well rounded game |
Requires watering/water usage |
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Cool, non-glare surface - 20% cooler than hard courts |
Not playable in the winter months if above the freeze/thaw line |
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Surface dries quickly - allows play shortly after heavy rains |
More expensive to build than a standard Har-Tru court |
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Will last a lifetime with proper maintenance |
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Requires less maintenance and water than a standard Har-Tru court |
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| ClayTech | Sliding surface prevents injuries - 85% less than hard surfaces |
Plays slightly faster than a Har-Tru court |
Slower ball bounce - promotes longer rallies and more well rounded game |
Expensive |
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Cool, non-glare surface - 20% cooler than hard courts |
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Surface dries quickly - allows play shortly after heavy rains |
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| Hard (Asphalt) | Low maintenance |
Hard on the body |
Medium to fast ball bounce appeals to power players |
Longer drying time after a rain than Har-Tru or ClayTech |
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Speed of court can be tailored |
Expensive to build |
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Court can be used for other activities (basketball) |
May require major renovation after 10-15 years |
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Available for play year-round, even in cold climates |
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| Hard (Concrete) | Low maintenance |
Hard on the body |
Speed of court can be tailored |
Longer drying time after a rain than Har-Tru or ClayTech |
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Court can be used for other activities (basketball) |
Expensive to build |
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Great for low-access sites |
May require major renovation after 10-15 years |
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| Hard (Cushioned) | Low maintenance |
Hard on the body |
Medium to fast ball bounce appeals to power players |
Longer drying time after a rain than Har-Tru or ClayTech |
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Speed of court can be tailored |
Expensive to build |
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Court can be used for other activities (basketball) |
May require major renovation after 10-15 years |
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Available for play year-round, even in cold climates |
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Cushioning releaves some of the physical stress of playing on hard surface |
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If you are contemplating a tennis court construction or resurfacing project, let us know. Simply fill out the following form and one of our customer service representatives will contact you.
