Tennis net
This net is popular all over the world due to its longevity on thousands of courts. Suitable for competitions of any level. Used in many WTA and ATP tournaments throughout Europe. Thread thickness 3.4 mm. Double weaving of 5 top rows. Reinforced, extra-durable PVC top. Steel cable.
Round tennis posts
Made of round aluminum profile, diameter 83mm, crossbar tension mechanism, provides quick and convenient fastening and tensioning of the mesh. The kit includes aluminum cups and all installation material.
Square tennis posts
Made of square aluminum profile 80X80mm, crossbar mechanism
tension, provides quick and convenient fastening and tensioning of the mesh. The kit includes aluminum cups and all installation material._____________________________________________________________________________________
Windproof backgrounds
They serve to create a favorable background against which the player can better see the ball when playing, as well as protection from sun rays, wind and prying eyes.
Size 3x16m, colors - dark green and light green, with eyelets for hanging, stitched edge.
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Portable tennis gun
Feed speed - from 16 km/h to 128 km/h
Feed periods - 2-10 seconds
Number of balls - 150
Power source - rechargeable battery
Working time - 4-6 hours
Ball rotation - forward and reverse
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Portable tennis gun
Three types of ball throws:
Chaotic throwing of balls horizontally and vertically.
- Throwing balls out like a fan
Capacity: 150 balls
Shot speed: 140 km/h - 30 km/h
Interval between shots: 3,6,12 seconds.
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Anchors for fixing the center line of the grid
Easy to install - driven into the ground.
Anchor for attaching the center line of the grid.
Installed in concrete.
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Central lines
PVC center line, height adjustable.
High quality nylon center line with height adjustment.
Center line with fastener to fix the height of the mesh.
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Supports for the mesh
Mesh supports, aluminum, powder coated.
Colours: white, green, pure aluminum.
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Dividing mesh
Made from special, extra-strong polyethylene, thread thickness 2.4 mm, mesh size. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor tennis courts. Equipped with a steel cable, cable thickness 4 mm, length 38 m, 1 tension lock and steel cable weighing 200 g/m.
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Supports for dividing mesh
Support for dividing mesh, for one mesh 40 m long, 3 pieces are needed.
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Ball basket DeLuxe
Made from chrome plated steel rods. Suitable for
collecting and transporting balls, convenient to use on
training. Rigid construction reinforced with a leg lock. Capacity: 60 balls.
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Bench Berlin
Length 200 cm, extra durable plastic, 3 reinforced legs, foldable. White and green.
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Bench Olympia
Seat 150 cm plastic slats, base made of plastic coated steel tubes,
Collapsible. Color - white.
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Bench Freiburg
A practical and comfortable bench for resting players and equipment for clubs, locker rooms, etc. Collapsible, plastic, length 150 cm, 2 “legs”.
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Referee tower
Made of aluminum profile, especially stable design, steps with a special corrugated anti-slip surface, red seat resistant to UV radiation, folding design - takes up little space during storage and transportation.
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Scoreboard
Designed for mounting on a judge's tower. Image from both sides. Fasteners included. Letters: English or Russian - please check before ordering.
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Clay court marking lines
The most popular lines on clay courts in Europe. Easy to install, perforation and grooved coating prevents slipping. Good rebound of the ball, The set consists of plastic pieces 1.5 m long and 4 cm wide (90 pcs) and 5 cm wide (10 pcs), as well as connectors.
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Training wall-mesh
It is a metal frame on which an elastic mesh is stretched. It is possible to adjust the tension force of the mesh - the result is different type ball bounce.
Collapsible. Size 2.85 x 2.23 m.
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Urn in the form of a ball
The grass surface of tennis courts is characterized by fast and extremely low ball bounce. Success on grass is usually achieved by players who adhere to an attacking style of play and have an excellent serve. Roger Federer and Pete Sampras are prime examples of this.
Grass tennis courts have been used since the birth of tennis.
This is the oldest tennis court surface, which began to be used with the advent of tennis. Currently, grass courts are not very common because they have large operating costs and high dependence on climate.
Clay courts
Tennis court clay is a very slow type of surface. When playing on it, the ball's bounce is often unpredictable. Such courts have low cost and low trauma, which is their significant advantage. However, a clay court must be constantly watered, leveled, the marking lines must be cleaned, and tennisite must be added. To succeed in professional tennis on this sticky surface, you need to have excellent stamina, strength and patience. To withstand a long, grueling match under the scorching sun, you also need good health.
Hard
Hard is characterized by average speed and stable ball bounce. Hard surfaces for tennis courts can vary in ball bounce speed depending on their structure. Hard surfaces increase the load on the legs, spine and joints, so hard courts are less comfortable to play than dirt and grass surfaces.
The main disadvantage of hard drive is its risk of injury, which is caused by high level grip of shoes with the surface of the court and lack of slippage. In addition, due to the rigidity of this coating, the joints experience increased stress.
The structure of hard surfaces for tennis courts consists of several self-leveling acrylic layers of different compositions applied to concrete, asphalt or a wooden base. As a rule, instead of hardboard, Regupol is used as an acrylic coating. It consists of five layers, and it is possible to achieve the desired characteristics in terms of ball rebound speed and comfort during the game.
The advantage of hard surface courts compared to dirt and grass is their ease of regular maintenance, the ability to use both indoors and outdoors, in any climate, and their ease of repair. However, courts with a good acrylic coating will not be cheap.
Synthetic surface for tennis courts
Synthetic carpeting is considered to be quite slow, but the speed and height of bounce can vary greatly depending on the number of layers, the material and its thickness. As a rule, this type of coating is used for indoor courts.
There are two main types of carpet: roll and tile. Today, the most popular synthetic coatings are Taraflex and Supreme. They consist of several layers and are distinguished by high strength. In addition, due to the presence of a damping layer, such courts have a low risk of injury for tennis players.
Artificial grass is another type of synthetic carpet. The advantage of artificial grass is its softness, ability to slide, low load on the joints and spine and, as a result, low risk of injury. In addition, this type of carpet is all-weather.
Synthetic carpets have received recognition from both professionals and amateurs around the world, but it is worth noting that a significant drawback of high-quality carpets is their high cost.
Other coatings
There are other types of tennis court surfaces. Wooden and asphalt courts are widespread in Russia. The tree has a very fast rebound, low risk of injury due to its good damping properties.
Asphalt pavement is characterized by low slow rebound, heavy load on joints, spine and legs. These types of surfaces are not used in professional tournaments, although they have become very popular among players due to their low cost and widespread use.
Maintaining and developing the body through sports is becoming increasingly important in our lives. Its popularization in cinema and television played a role, and was partly influenced by a change in social paradigms. Tennis found its niche back in the seventies of the twentieth century. Since then, people have enjoyed training and improving their skills in this sport.
Today, tennis players around the world have many options to choose from: what surface to play on, what accessories to use. Most tennis players have their own specialization, adapting to a specific type of surface. Each of them influences the overall style of play and the formation of specific skills. At the same time, “all-round athletes” who can play on different courts without losing the quality of their game are incredibly valued.
Classifications of tennis courts
First of all, tennis courts are divided according to their location: outdoors or indoors. Each has its pros and cons, which we will discuss further.Outdoor courts
This view tennis courts is not equipped with a roof, but is located in the open air on a plot of land. It is impossible to say for sure which type of sports court has greater advantages - outdoor or indoor. Both have their fans and detractors. After all, many particularly important tennis tournaments are held on open courts: Roland Garosse, Australian Open and others.
- playing in nature increases a person’s overall tone and saturates the blood with oxygen;
- the cost of arranging the court will be much lower;
- site rental open type cheaper;
- professional athletes learn to adapt to weather vagaries that can interfere with important competitions;
- wide selection of coating types;
- Beginners can practice on clay courts, whose arrangement in indoor halls is undesirable.
- clearly expressed seasonality of the object - it will be very difficult to play in winter;
- players are exposed to atmospheric influences: strong wind, bright sunlight, cold rain;
- It is more difficult to maintain such sites, since they are affected not only by the aggressiveness of the athletes’ play, but also by the vagaries of the weather: the wind sweeps the soil layer towards the fence, it is necessary to remove debris flying from trees and bushes; Weeds also appear in natural surfaces, such as grass and soil; they are carefully weeded out or treated with herbicides.
These are specialized premises that are most often built in sports complexes. The previous type of court is more popular among private cottage owners for the improvement of various boarding houses, hotels and entertainment centers for country holidays. Closed premises provide the opportunity for professional athletes to have access to the training base around the clock, regardless of any situation.
Pros:
- you can play at any time - there is no attachment to the warm season;
- there is no influence of weather anomalies that could create a problem in an open type of sports facility;
- high-quality constant lighting;
- a well-thought-out ventilation and climate control system - this allows you not to suffer from overheating during the hot season; V open version there are no such amenities.
- the amounts spent on the construction of such a court are much higher than for the construction of an open one;
- some types of coating are not appropriate in an enclosed area;
- high rental costs;
- multiple building permits required;
- an athlete who trained indoors will not be able to quickly adapt on an outdoor court - there are too many weather factors (even the rebound of the ball in the wind will be different from the rebound in calm weather);
- needed complex systems communications - light, ventilation, heating, sewerage.
Differences in court types and surface features
As we noted earlier, existing tennis surfaces vary greatly in performance. They all have their advantages and disadvantages. Tennis experts have in the past divided professional players according to their playing style, which was shaped by court surface preferences. For example, the Australians and the British were considered lovers of grass courts, which determined the “netting style” of the athletes (serve and fast travel to the grid). Due to the high-speed and low rebound, playing on the back line is practically not rewarding positive results. Spanish tennis players, such as, for example, Robredo, are classified as “ground players.” A high and slow rebound makes the game stretch out over time, and also initiates the development of endurance and aggressiveness in the playing “ground players”.Let's analyze each type of coating in detail to understand all the positive and negative aspects of each of them.
Ground coatings (Clay)
They were created in 1880, as a replacement for grass courts, in Cannes, France, by the English brothers Renshaw. They noticed that the grass types of surfaces loved by the British are not suitable for the hot Mediterranean climate of the country - they dry out very quickly, despite sufficient care, and quickly lose their desired properties. Trying to solve this difficult problem, they found an inventive way: sprinkle clay dust on their sites. Fortunately, there was plenty of raw material for sprinkling - nearby was the village of Vallauris, famous back in Roman times. It was located on deposits of red clay, actively used for pottery production.The idea was not only approved by the local tennis community, but also gained extraordinary popularity. And twenty-nine years later, the UK company “En tout cas” introduced the so-called “quick-drying” coatings to the sports world. They were made from several layers of stone, and covered with the same clay tile chips that were first used by the Renshaw brothers. This allowed water to penetrate through the voids of the material into the drains, thereby speeding up the drying of the court floor after rain or watering.
In 1927, Charles Buhama made a technical proposal to improve tennis court surfaces. He suggested using crushed limestone between the crushed stone and clay chips, thereby adding to the coating's ability to dry quickly. This also affected the overall depreciation during the match. This innovation was used to create the Roland Garossa competition grounds the following year - 1928.
Today, this type of tennis court surface is actively used at various top-level tournaments. Moreover, if you know some of the features of a clay court, you can add points to yourself in the competition.
Everyone knows that clay courts must be moistened frequently to maintain them in good condition. And the wetter the surface, the slower the ball will bounce. Accordingly, if two players who are not equal in strength enter the field, then the chances of the weaker athlete increase - he has more time to react. And a strong player cannot end the match with a couple of successful serves.
At the same time, the specificity of a clay court is the player’s sliding while moving towards the ball. It’s as if he’s “rolling up” to him.
There are currently two types of clay courts:
- Red soil (tennisite, Continental Clay), which consists of alternating layers of coarse crushed stone, fine crushed stone, a lime layer, and is topped with a special mixture (also called “tennisite”) of broken brick, powdered clay and lime.
- But many countries use the minerals they have on hand as the top layer: volcanic crushed stone, marble chips, and, finally, tennisite without clay.
- Green soil(American Clay, Har-Tru) - its general composition is similar to its counterpart, but in the upper layer the clay is replaced by the green mineral diabase, which is mined in an American volcanic quarry; it is practically not processed, only finely, finely, almost into dust, crushed.
An important feature of this coating option is that it can also be used indoors: unlike tennisite, it does not generate dust and does not harden under the roof.
Grass
This type of coating is rightly considered the most ancient. Tennis developed there as a world sport. From the late 19th to early 20th centuries, most major competitions were held on grass courts. Today it is relevant at the Wimbledon, Gaul, Eastbourne, Stungard tournaments, and also recently at the tournament in Antalya, Turkey.A special feature of a grass court is its hardness, which means a fast, low rebound, which requires a special style of play. At the same time, changing the height of the rebound is extremely difficult; this is done only by adjusting the height of the grass cover, and takes a significant period of time.
To create grass surfaces, the British use a special variety of grass, which was bred by breeders for this purpose. The coating is carefully maintained: promptly cleaned, fertilized and watered.
Interestingly, the daily duty of the organizers of the Wimbledon tournament is to cover the entire field after matches with a huge transparent cover - this is necessary in order to protect the grass from excessive heat and accumulate evaporating moisture, while at the same time protecting the upper layers from rain. The weight of such a case is more than a ton.
In addition, the surface is trimmed and rolled with a special roller, and the plastic marking lines are updated with a laying machine. It should be noted that most grass courts are located in the open air, this is due to the fact that experts do not recommend the use of this type of surface in indoor courts.
Grass, as a covering for courts, is the most traumatic and hard material that requires a certain amount of caution. Tennis players remain especially vigilant on wet grass: their legs can treacherously move apart during movement, disrupting their balance. Damage to the ankle or hip joints is possible.
Hard
This is the most common coating option in the world of tennis. Its high technical indicators and a reasonable price made it possible for people to play tennis in places where laying traditional surfaces was impossible.At the moment, there are more than forty different modifications of Hard.
Its main layers are:
- basic concrete or asphalt;
- general leveling;
- softening (from one to nine);
- finishing, which has a color chosen by the customer, as well as markings.
Hard is divided into two independent groups according to the degree of rigidity of the final model:
- Clean Hard is the most popular on professional courts, as it is considered a hard surface that is not gentle on the players’ joints. At the same time, it ensures the fastest possible gameplay. Consists of three layers: base, leveling layer and colored topcoat. There are no softening layers.
- Hard Cushion (soft Hard) - can be with either six or nine softening layers that carefully support the bones and ligaments of tennis players. This number of additional shock-absorbing layers reduces the rebound, but to a greater extent the quality of the rebound depends on the percentage of sand in the top acrylic layer - the less it is, the better the rebound itself.
Teraflex
This type of coating belongs to the group of synthetic materials used on sports courts. It is not the most commonly used coating; moreover, it can only be laid in enclosed spaces - it does not tolerate moisture.Consists of several layers, refers to soft species sports surfaces:
- Initially, a concrete, asphalt or wooden base is laid;
- thick foam is placed on top, the dimensions of which regulate the rebound;
- The finishing layer is vinyl with a pronounced surface texture.
It can be used as a stationary coating - in which case it is glued or welded to the base, or used as a temporary coating - in this case it is secured with double-sided tape.
Carpet
This is also an option designed for indoor spaces. It is a synthetic material that is placed on a solid base - concrete, asphalt, wooden panels. The seams between the joints of the rolls are glued, and then the surface is carefully sprinkled with rubber granules, this allows Carpet to acquire the properties of soil.The surface turns out to be quite soft, has good shock absorption, and therefore does not burden the legs of tennis players. Sometimes incidents occur when, due to a sudden movement of an athlete during a game, the covering comes off and moves. The high cost of such carpet will also be important.
Artificial Grass (Synthetic Grass Tennis, Super Grass, Artificial Grass)
This type of tennis surface was first patented by the American T. Frederick. Due to its frost resistance and hygroscopicity, Artificial Grass can be used in open areas. Moreover, you can play within twenty to thirty minutes after a heavy downpour. It is easy to install and provides high-quality cushioning for the feet and legs of tennis players.This type of covering can be classified as a carpet modification, but the production technology is different: the artificial grass pile is made using the tufting method. It imitates the stems of real grass, which are woven into the base and then covered with latex. The pile material can be different, which gives different physical properties and the level of wear resistance of the product as a whole
The surface is carefully covered with rubber granules or fine quartz sand. This minimizes the possibility of a tennis player’s skin being burned in case of an accidental fall. Also, timely backfilling helps maintain the desired amount of ball rebound - the better the grass stems are fixed in a vertical position with sand, the higher the rebound will be.
Located on a standard hard concrete base, Super Grass is divided into three subtypes according to the level of filling:
- non-fill (short pile from 8 to 12 millimeters);
- semi-fill (average pile from 12 to 18 millimeters);
- backfill (long thick pile from 18 to 22 millimeters).
Synthetic Ground
This dense three-layer coating is laid out on a durable base, onto which foamed polyurethane is applied, and dense polyurethane particles are poured on top. This material was made as an analogue of natural red soil, so everything technical specifications it is close to the original.One of the advantages is ease of maintenance: there is no need to water, which means buying a lot of equipment for this. Weather resistance makes it possible to lay Synthetic Ground on both outdoor and indoor courts. It does not generate dust, and it is quite easy to repair.
Modular Covering
This synthetic type of covering consists of squares of durable polystyrene, fastened together like a puzzle. Gives a high-quality high rebound due to the density and uniformity of the structure. Since the surface is plastic covered with a through pattern, water does not linger on it. Dirt is also easily washed off into the drainage system.The quality of the game is close to grass and clay courts, and moreover expresses the properties of a clay court.
Has many advantages, such as:
- no need to use glue or special fixatives on the surface;
- easy installation and maintenance;
- possibility of installation on any hard surface, including old damaged coatings, such as Hard;
- it is permissible to install on dense sand, without a concrete or asphalt base;
- wear-resistant;
- isolates noise well.
- This type of coverage is intended only for amateur players; professional tennis players do not play on Modular Covering.
The coating for tennis courts Hard is relevant for playing tennis due to its characteristics. While playing on such a surface, tennis players feel confident and comfortable; The HARD matte structure eliminates glare, and the ball's minimal energy absorption and excellent visibility make the surface ideal for both training and sports competitions;
Properties Hard
The properties of the material for site construction are stable for use over a wide temperature range from -50 to +50 degrees; An almost ideal plane is achieved using a special leveling technology. The HARD structure has several layers applied in a certain way, resulting in a homogeneous surface with excellent performance characteristics, which include color, texture and elasticity;
Depending on the number of softening layers with rubber crumbs and the content of quartz sand in the composition, you can adjust the speed of the ball's rebound.
The construction of tennis courts in Moscow is carried out by Sport-Coating LLC, which has more than 15 years of experience in this field; The price of specialized HARD compounds for tennis courts fully corresponds to its quality, the company’s warranty is 3 years
At the preparatory stage of construction of the site, concrete is first poured, which is covered on top with a special polymer acrylic composition.
Professional composition for use on HARD tennis courts is durable and comes in a variety of colors; HARD - the coating is one of the most convenient for playing tennis; its surface is quite hard and consists of several layers of special polymers, which allows you to clearly control the rebound of the ball and keep the game under control.
Hard has quality guarantees and long term services. In addition, Hard is used in professional ITF competitions.
* The company "Sport-Coating" LLC has been laying and supplying material for tennis courts for more than 15 years. Our experienced experts will provide professional advice and arrange a reliable surface for the sports field in a short time at the best price.
When choosing a tennis surface, it is important to determine the correct number of softening layers and a certain level of hardness. The most universal option is Hard on a rubber roll backing (Regupol/Kraiburg). It hosts championships and the surface is certified by the ITF (International Tennis Association).
HARD sports surface, varieties and structure
HARD is the most practical and unpretentious material to use. It consists of several layers, usually from 5 to 14, which are acrylic polymers of varying degrees of rigidity.
The coating of HARD tennis courts contains functional layers, softening and finishing (marking).
Functional layers serve to shape its properties, softening properties are important for the ball's rebound and for the players' joints.
Often, when constructing sites, a special rubber backing is used as the first layer, which is an excellent shock absorber, making use more comfortable and safe; in addition, the rubber underlay for self-leveling layers HARD helps ensure the evenness of the surface if the base is not too level.
The price of HARD coating depends on the number of layers and the presence of a softening substrate. By purchasing material from us, you receive guaranteed high quality and coatings tested by professional players.
The rubber backing is attached to the base of the platform and provides additional softening, allowing you to maintain the structure of the material for a long time, due to its unique shock-absorbing properties.
Professional sports surface HARD is used during competitions, training of professional tennis players, and is suitable for amateur courts. Can be used for other sports. In case of using a multisport platform, the use of additional softening or rubber backing is recommended.
A shock-absorbing backing made from recycled crumb rubber is attached to the base with heavy-duty adhesive and provides additional softening, allowing the structure to be maintained for a long time due to its unique shock-absorbing properties;
The material is laid in several stages: First, you need to prepare the base. For a sports surface, the evenness of the base is extremely important: It should be free of cracks, potholes, etc., in some cases a leveling screed is sufficient, but it is much better if the concrete or asphalt base is initially laid out in a completely even layer.
This is due to the fact that the material has a structure that is similar self-leveling floor, completely repeats the surface of the site.
* With a properly prepared base, the future court will be suitable for use for as long as possible, more than 15 years, and no puddles will form on it. Therefore, the preparatory stage when constructing a tennis court is extremely important: compliance with technology, building codes, creating a slope of the site along the entire plane, thermal seams.
The structure of the Hard sports surface is such that in case of minor damage, it will be enough to locally repair the surface by filling it with a small amount of polymer.
When choosing a sports surface, it is recommended to take into account the future intended use: if the players are experienced and prefer a fast game, then the HARD material is chosen to be sufficiently hard, with the fastest possible bounce of the ball.
We recommend using a 4-6 mm rubber backing or additional softening, this will make the game more comfortable and injury-free. This becomes especially relevant if children play tennis.
Additional softening layers are added to the composition; there can be up to 8 of them, but the minimum softening that it is advisable to add to all areas is 2 layers.
Use of rubber backing in the construction of tennis courts
The average service life is 15 years, and in case of minor damage, it is enough to locally repair problem areas, update the top and marking layers, and the site will be like new again, with minimal costs.
Unlike the all-purpose rubber surfaces on a tennis court, HARD allows for more dynamic play. Experienced tennis players know how important accurate ball bounce and a flat blade are to placing shots accurately and being able to play on the edges of the lines.
Most professional competitions take place on Hard, this material has long earned special love among tennis players.
Dimensions of a standard tennis court
23.77m x 10.97m - area for doubles play,
23.77m x 8.23m - single player area.
Total area 648 m2 (with runs)
Tennis is a sport that requires compliance with many conditions. This refers not only to the personal athletic qualities of the players and suitable equipment, but also to the conditions of the court itself, in particular, good coverage. What are the main types of different tennis court surfaces, and what are the requirements for them?
- Grass;
- Ground coating;
- Hard;
- Carpet synthetics;
- Other options.
Grass cover
When it comes to types of tennis court surfaces, grass courts are the first to come to mind. This coating is classic, which became widespread more than a hundred years ago. Such a court requires careful and expensive operation, and can only serve as a platform for representatives of professional sports who have the skill of playing fast. The best grass courts today can be found in the UK and Australia.
Ground coating
Quite popular nowadays, the coating is intended for tennis courts due to the low cost of materials for the arrangement and the low probability of injury to athletes during the game. The usual pattern of play on clay is slow speed and long rallies.
Courts covered with soil require constant monitoring of their condition and systematic maintenance. The world's best clay courts are located in Spain, South America and France.
Hard – hard surface
A universal hard surface that provides a fast and stable rebound of the ball is usually made of concrete coated with a layer of synthetic material. Pros - they are not dependent on the weather, they are used for outdoor courts and indoor courts in various rooms, and also do not require special maintenance. Disadvantages: special shoes are required, increased risk of injury and decreased visibility of the playing area on open hard courts in sunny weather. Hard is used at open championships in Australia and the USA.
Synthetic carpet
This type of coating, made from slabs or in the form of a roll, can be laid on any surface, provides excellent shock absorption, has a low risk of injury and increased strength. It is used mainly in indoor types of courts, and is very much in demand in our country - this is the court on which we host the Kremlin Cup.
Other types of tennis court surfaces
The remaining types of various coatings for tennis courts, in many respects, are extremely budget options, which are used at the amateur level. This is a laminate, asphalt and rubber court surface.