🏆 Main Types of Tennis Court Flooring

1️⃣ Acrylic (Synthetic) Flooring – Most Popular

✔ Used in major tournaments like US Open and Australian Open

• Made of acrylic layers over concrete/asphalt
• Provides consistent bounce & fast play
• Weather-resistant & low maintenance

👉 Best for: Schools, academies, outdoor courts

✔ Durable and long-lasting (10–15 years with maintenance)
✔ Works well in Indian weather (heat, rain, UV)

2️⃣ Clay Court Flooring (Red Soil)

✔ Used in French Open

• Made from crushed brick / clay
• Slower game, higher bounce

👉 Best for: Professional & training players

✔ Reduces joint stress
❌ High maintenance (watering, rolling)

3️⃣ Artificial Grass (Synthetic Turf)

• Made of synthetic grass + sand infill
• Softer surface, medium speed

👉 Best for: Clubs, resorts, recreational use

✔ Low maintenance
✔ Comfortable for knees

4️⃣ PU (Polyurethane) Flooring – Indoor Courts

• Elastic synthetic surface
• Anti-slip and flexible

👉 Best for: Indoor tennis courts

✔ High durability & player comfort

🧱 Flooring Layer Structure (Acrylic Court Example)

1. Concrete / Asphalt Base
2. Primer Layer
3. Cushion / Resurfacer Layer
4. Acrylic Color Coating
5. Line Marking

✔ Usually 5–12 layers system

📏 Key Features of Good Tennis Flooring

✔ Anti-slip surface
✔ Consistent ball bounce
✔ Shock absorption (injury prevention)
✔ Weather resistance
✔ Long durability

👉 Flooring directly impacts performance and safety