How Court Surface Affects Your Tennis Game

As with any game, when playing tennis, the surface of the court makes a major difference, impacting everything from how easily you can move to what strategies work. Each surface type has its benefits and drawbacks, and how the court surface affects the playing style should be kept in mind when selecting the right option for your facility. Here is what to keep in mind before tennis court resurfacing.

Carpet Court

 

These courts are pretty rare, and it is easy to understand why. Compared to other courts, they wear down easily, need to be replaced often, and can cause errors in your tennis game.

There are two types of carpet courts: indoor and outdoor. How does the court affect the game? Both facilitate a lot of bounce and help the ball move quickly. This means that a fast, aggressive playing style is usually most suited to carpet courts.

Hardcourt

 

The hardcourt is the most common surface used in tennis courts, whether indoors or out. As such, this tennis court’s effect on performance is pretty minimal; it’s the standard, and players are trained on this surface. Made from asphalt or concrete and topped with coating, it helps the ball bounce fast and high but offers a lot of predictability. It is also well suited to tennis court resurfacing.

Clay Court

 

While clay is in the name, these courts are actually made from crushed brick. This is the slowest tennis court surface, but it has the advantage of being easier on the joints since it has give. The ball moves slowly, but bounces high, and it can be unpredictable.

If you’re interested in learning how to properly care for a clay tennis court, our blog post has all the information about How to Maintain a Clay Tennis Court.

Natural Grass Court

 

Unless you are hosting a high-profile game, you are unlikely to want a natural grass court. The ball tends to bounce fast and low with a lot of unpredictability, but the major downside is maintenance. It requires a significant amount of upkeep to keep it green and avoid dirt patches from aggressive play.

Synthetic Grass

 

If you want to offer that professional experience without the stress and upkeep, synthetic grass will do it. The play is fast, though slower than with natural grass, and the ball remains low. It is the best court for avoiding injuries and introduces some ball unpredictability, but not enough to make play impossible for those newer to the game.

Do you need to install or resurface your tennis court? Talbot Tennis is your tennis court contractor. Contact us today to set up a consultation.

 

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