Is Your Tennis Court 10 Years Old? Your Game Could Be Suffering!

Whether you’ve opted for a traditional hard tennis court or a porous macadam one, maintenance is key to ensuring it always supports your best possible performance and allows you to play safely. Keeping your court clean and free from debris and algae will help to avoid trip and slip hazards, and keep it in optimal condition so it doesn’t deteriorate as quickly.

Tell-Tale Signs of Aging

But even the most diligent court caretaker will not be able to stop the general wear and weathering that any frequently used court experiences, and, as such after 5 to 10 years you will start to notice the tell-tale signs of an aged tennis court.

The painted markings and colours will start to fade and break up, making game play difficult – especially for new players!
The surface may begin to develop visible cracks – the longer these are left the bigger they will grow and will eventually make your court very dangerous for player.
The edges and areas that experience extensive use might begin to deteriorate and even crumble away, creating a trip and slip hazard for players.
You might notice that after rainfall, puddles remain on your court – this means that areas may have sunk or dipped, and an uneven court is extremely dangerous not to mention detrimental to your performance.

We all know how hazardous an old, crumbling court can be – tennis is a fast paced game so the slightest unexpected dip or ripple in the surface can easily trip a player racing to reach a ball! But did you know that an old court can also seriously affect your performance? Whether you’re maintaining a professional court used in competitions, a leisure court used for amateur players or even a school tennis court – you have a duty to provide not only a safe environment but also the best environment to encourage outstanding performances.

Top Tennis Needs A Top Court

Tennis is a very complicated and demanding game that requires the full focus and attention of the player, and an uneven court surface can really affect their ability and performance. They must focus on their hand-eye coordination and because the sport requires full body participation – running, stretching, swinging and changing direction or stopping suddenly – any bumps or dips can really throw them off their game.

A sunken part of the court is highly dangerous, meaning more slips and trips to interrupt the continual flow of game play and distract players.
Even experienced players won’t be able to take into account the extra stretch needed to connect with a ball if the court is unexpectedly uneven, so more lost points.
Another frustrating effect is the behaviour of the ball – if it hits a dip or bump it can easily bounce off in a completely unintended and unexpected direction – spoiling the effect of a well-planned serve.

Charles Lawrence Tennis Courts The team at Charles Lawrence have years of experience maintaining and rejuvenating tennis courts in any condition. So whether yours has reached the end of its life and needs professionally resurfacing or if you simply need it re-painting and fresh lines marking out – contact us today for a cost effective quotation and to find out how we can help improve your game!