Artificial Grass Vs Natural Clay Tennis Courts

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Artificial Grass Vs Natural Clay Tennis Courts
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Synopsis

1. Interested in Tennis Court Resurfacing? Educate
   Yourself about the Types of Surfaces First
2. Some Real Benefits of Artificial Grass Tennis
   Courts
3. Learn to Take the Right Care of Your Artificial
   Grass Court
4. Artificial and Natural Clay Courts Two Amazingly
   Good Tennis Court Resurfacing Options!
5. Tennis Court Resurfacing and Daily Maintenance of
   Clay courts

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Interested in Tennis Court Resurfacing? Educate
Yourself about the Types of Surfaces First

• Clay court
• Clay courts are made up of stone, brick or
  compressed shale. The bounce of the ball is
  higher and slower on a clay court as compared to
  grass. Every year, French open is conducted on
  the premier Roland Garros clay court. Clay courts
  are relatively easy and cheaper to install. These
  courts are naturally favorable for baseline
  players and encourage a more calm and enduring
  game. Mostly, these courts are popular in Europe
  and Latin America.
• Grass court
• Grass courts are becoming less popular compared
  to before due to the high maintenance costs of
  putting water and trimming. These surfaces also
  are most impacted by weather changes compared to
  other court types. A player needs to reach for
  the ball quicker and should have a stronger serve
  and volley skills to perform well in this court.
  Wimbledon championship is the only grand slam
  played on a grass court.

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Interested in Tennis Court Resurfacing? Educate
Yourself about the Types of Surfaces First

• Hard court
• Hard courts are very easy to maintain. The main
  materials used in construction are asphalt and
  concentrate. The ease of maintenance makes these
  courts the most widely used surfaces be it The
  White House or a high school or a popular tennis
  academy, most courts nowadays are hard courts.
  These courts can range from faster to slower
  which depends on the amount of sand that is put
  on the court. The more the sand, the slower is
  the ball speed. Both US open and Australian open
  are conducted on hard courts, the former being an
  acrylic and the latter, a synthetic one. Hard
  courts tend to equalize the playing field and are
  favored by athletes too.
• Carpet court
• Carpet courts are removable court surfaces. The
  material can be anything ranging from artificial
  turf to hard rubber. Generally, carpet courts are
  good for a speedy game.

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Some Real Benefits of Artificial Grass Tennis
Courts

• Any weather, same play
• Unlike natural grass, artificial grass courts are
  sturdy and less slippery even in wet weather.
  Additionally, they dry out quicker. That sure
  means, there is less wait time for the next play
  and players can jump back in to continue their
  game without losing on the play hours. Artificial
  grass can be made easily out of a special that
  doesnt shine when wet or under floodlights,
  giving a strain free play.
• Great playing conditions
• Over a period of time, natural grass is bound to
  become bumpy and uneven, which creates
  inconsistent playing conditions and is dangerous.
  It can cause serious injuries. On the contrary,
  artificial grass remains smooth due to its
  resistant composition and gives a good bounce and
  a consistent and smooth play.
• Longer and fruitful membership
• There are many fancy clubs opening up and there
  is fierce competition to provide the best
  facilities at the most affordable prices that can
  attract customers to buy a membership. Investing
  in an artificial grass court is sure going to
  fetch you some good long-term players as it is
  the best court for regular practice and play.
  They meet the highest playing standards set by
  the International Tennis Federation (ITF). To add
  to the glory, they are also available in various
  color combinations which can be a news in itself!

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Some Real Benefits of Artificial Grass Tennis
Courts

• Easy maintenance
• Of course, apart from all the benefits, it is
  very important for the court to be
  well-maintained for players to use it regularly.
  Unlike natural grass, the artificial courts are
  easy to maintain. The colors dont fade even with
  harsh sunlight exposure and rigorous play
  schedules. The surface is also more flexible and
  even if players twist and whirl on it, it is less
  likely to be damaged.
• Player friendly court
• Playing tennis requires a lot of stamina and
  especially during the initial stages, the sport
  can be demanding. Players need to move from one
  side to another focusing on the ball, as quickly
  as possible to hit the ball on time. Since
  artificial grass courts are softer than a hard
  court, they are gentler and joint-friendlier.
  These courts are also less slippery which often
  prevents injuries and falls during the play.

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Learn to Take the Right Care of Your Artificial
Grass Court

• Brushing
• Brushing the court surface regularly is the most
  important way to keep your court in a healthy
  condition for a long time. Brushing the turf in
  all the directions will ensure that the infill is
  evenly distributed and the fibers stand upright
  and not fall flat. This improves the look of the
  court and also helps to maintain its drainage
  capacity. Drainage is very important since any
  water clogging or growth of moss and algae can be
  hazardous, especially because most of the
  artificial grass courts have a fairly fast play.
• Checking infill levels
• Artificial grass courts contain infill (mostly
  sand), which are put for dimensional stability
  and to help the surface keep up the performance
  standards. Brushing does take care of the even
  distribution of infills too, but they can be
  found in tennis shoes and bags too, so its a
  good idea to check the infill levels once in a
  month and top up when required. This is another
  essential way to make sure the court looks its
  best and is always play-ready. Checking infill
  levels is especially important for artificial
  clay surfaces.

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Learn to Take the Right Care of Your Artificial
Grass Court

• Clearing debris
• Getting rid of the dirt like leaves, twigs,
  debris etc from your tennis court will keep the
  court tidy and also make sure the surface is even
  and remains clear of any organic growth. Cleaning
  can be performed with a drag mat, leaf blower or
  plastic fan rake. These are soft methods of
  cleaning that wont damage the surface when used
  carefully and correctly.
• Removing moss
• During rainy seasons, there are high chances of
  growth of moss and algae on the court surface,
  especially if it is located in an area where
  there is no sufficient sunlight (a shaded area
  perhaps). A specialized, non-aggressive biocide
  will essentially resolve this issue without any
  damages to the playing surfaces. For usage
  guidance and to know which product is best for
  your court, contact your installer.

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Artificial and Natural Clay Courts Two Amazingly
Good Tennis Court Resurfacing Options!

• Artificial clay surfaces are extremely suitable
  for anyone who practices a lot because it
  maintains a nice and consistent bounce, which is
  why the rallies are likely to last longer.
  Moreover, you will have to look for new tactics
  because it is difficult to find a winning shot on
  slow clay courts. You will be pushed to devise
  your own strategy to get a point, and this is
  another reason why you may want to consider going
  for a clay court.
• Just like artificial clay courts, natural clay
  courts are equally impressive. The only thing is
  that with both of these options, you will have to
  pay special attention to proper maintenance. When
  it comes to clay courts, top dressing is of
  immense importance.

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Tennis Court Resurfacing and Daily Maintenance of
Clay courts

• Every-day maintenance of clay courts
• After the play and before pouring water, brush
  the court surface using a drag broom and clean
  the tapes using a line broom to even out the
  surface and make it unwrinkled.
• Give a thorough and systematic water wash to the
  court to eliminate the dust and keep the court
  stable and steady.
• If the court is new, roll the surface as needed.
  Rolling will make the surface firmer and faster
  with less erosion and granular build-up. It will
  also help in better moisture retention and reduce
  the drying time.
• Here are the steps to patch the depressions or
  low areas -
• Drub the low area with a lute or any other
  scarifying equipment to rough up the surface
  doing this will enable the new Har-tru material
  to stick well on to the court surface.
• Even out the new Har-tru material onto the cavity
  areas.
• Level the Har-tru material with something flat or
  having straight edge (like flat side of a lute)
• Water the low area with hand and roll it
• Get Rid of the Dead material
• To scrape off these larger granules, use a lute
  and with its flat edge, rub the granules till
  they become like a pile and then take them off
  the court. This seems simple but needs to be done
  carefully to avoid any damage to the court
  surface other than the places of dead material.

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