court surfaces
Synthetic grass
Synthetic grass consists of a polypropylene carpet filled with specially graded sand, which is normally laid
on a reinforced concrete or asphalt base. The surface was first developed by Omnisport International and
installed in North America in 1973.
Since its introduction to Australia under the brand name 'Omnicourt', this surface has increased in popularity
to a point where it is by far the most popular tennis surface nationwide.
The reasons for this can be summarised as follows:
- Appearance - not unlike a natural grass court.
- Durability - a good quality synthetic grass court will provide many years of trouble free use.
- Player comfort - the sand infill ensures that the surface 'gives' slightly underfoot.
- Flexibility of use - synthetic grass can be used for other sports, such as volleyball, basketball, netball,
cricket, football or even as a golf putting green.
- Synthetic grass is a low maintenance surface.
- The surface drains quickly after rain.
Synthetic clay
At last a surface unaffected by climate change that actually looks and plays like a natural clay court.
Properly constructed and using a top quality surface such as Omnicourt Pro Clay a Synthetic Clay court
can provide many years of service as a tennis club or home court with less maintenance than the traditional
red porous surface and no need to water.
Synthetic acrylic
This is a colourful surface normally laid on a reinforced concrete or asphalt base. The finished court
is similar in appearance to a painted surface.
Synthetic acrylic surfaces are a low maintenance and durable alternative that continue to be a popular choice
for school tennis and tournament play courts.
Acrylic surfaces are available in non-cushioned and semi-cushioned versions and in a wide variety of colours.