In today’s post, we want to talk about all the features you should consider before building your tennis court. We’ll explain the different types of courts available, their advantages, and the results they offer.
Before we begin, the basic characteristics: dimensions
Everyone knows that the total dimensions of a tennis court, depending on the type of competition, range from approximately 38×18 for national competitions to 40.23×20.11 for international competitions and the Davis Cup.
The box, 23.77 x 8.23 for singles and 23.77 x 10.97 for doubles, remains unchanged depending on the type of competition.
The dividing net must be at a height of 0.914 m at the center and 1.07 m at the posts that support it.
Tennis court surfaces
Once we know this, we need to consider what type of court best suits our needs. There are several types of surfaces for playing tennis, and these are the most common ones:
– Rapid / Tennisfast ® (Porous Concrete)
– TennisFast Free® (Seamless Porous Asphalt)
– Synthetic resin
– Reingreen ® (Fluffy fiber)
– Artificial turf or grass
– Clay (brick dust, clay or green clay)
Each surface differs in material composition or in the way the ball bounces. Here we distinguish between slow courts and fast courts:
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Slow courts are those where the ball bounces higher and slower. Points played on slow courts are usually longer.
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Fast lanes are those where the opposite happens: lower and faster bounces and, consequently, shorter points.
We’ll now analyze each type of surface, highlighting its pros and cons. Which clue contains the characteristics you’re looking for?
TENNISFAST ®
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It is Reindesa’s registered trademark, equivalent to the well-known Tennisquick®.
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They are known as porous cement surfaces and are the most common in modern tennis.
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They have a lower cost and require less maintenance than clay or dirt courts.
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They are less affected by the weather.
TENNISFAST FREE® (SEAMLESS POROUS ASPHALT)
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It is a continuous surface
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Without expansion joints, applied hot with special machinery.
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Finished in a color of your choice.
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It has a large drainage capacity.
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It is versatile in its use.
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It provides a reliable ball bounce
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Semi-hard track
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Great grip
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Suitable for restoring aged runways and for heavy use (communities, educational centers, etc.)
SYNTHETIC
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They can offer maximum comfort and gaming quality depending on the layers and the support where they are installed.
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Depending on the finish, it can offer a regular or cushion bottle.
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If installed on concrete supports, they are a very good solution for restoring any type of surface.
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The maintenance and restoration of the resin is very easy to apply and is economical.
REINGREEN ® (FOAM FIBER)
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Considered the new generation artificial turf with the advantages of clay: high and slow bounce, controlled displacement, membrane that acts as a biomechanical protector of the joints.
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Suitable for very extreme climate zones
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It requires little maintenance and is suitable for the restoration of deteriorated runways.
ARTIFICIAL TURF OR GRASS
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Natural grass is the original surface for tennis.
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Fast surface, irregular bounce, relatively little used.
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Building tennis courts and maintaining this type of surface is costly and complex.
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Surface with long durability
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Low maintenance cost
CLAY – PITCHED EARTH
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It is the first popular alternative to grass surfaces.
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They require considerable maintenance. They must be watered, and at the intersections, they must be swept to smooth out marks and irregularities.
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It provides a slow bounce and the ability to skate on the ground for a defensive game, where the point lasts longer.
There’s a surface suited to every climate and playing style. That’s why, if you have any questions or are curious, we’re here to advise you and help you choose the one that’s right for you.
Don’t hesitate to contact us and we’ll help you find your ideal track type.
