Tennis Courts

A Guide to Buyers for Buying a Tennis Court

Tennis is one of the most popular global sports. Tennis players are not only seen as stars in their respective nations they have also become fashion icons. Professional tennis broadcasts have made the game reach out to homes all over the globe. Tennis is also a mode of staying fit for many busy professionals. But the craze for the game is more evident in the youth, tennis clubs are flocked by players of all ages. Some of the tennis enthusiasts also built homes with tennis courts in them. Tennis court contractors are thus a busy lot these days!

 

To sharpen the tennis skills there is need to hit the tennis turf regularly. Keeping this in mind there are many people looking to buy tennis courts. But playing tennis and being out in the market looking for your favourable tennis court are two different tales all together. There are many tennis court contractors making large profits with their well built tennis courts. But what is well built for one player may not do so well for the other. So there is always need to select tennis courts based on your requirements. Below given are some basic tennis court information which would help you guide the tennis court contractors better.

 

• Surfaces: There are mainly 4 types of surfaces prepared by the tennis court contractors. Varieties include Clay, Grass, Hard and Carpet courts. Clay court is made with a combination of rubber, crushed stone and many types of plastics. Such courts are ideal for long rallies and balls get more spin here. These are the most expensive variety of tennis courts and require regular maintenance using the services of tennis maintenance contractors.Grass courts are the most ancient form of courts and they are constructed using actual grass but later it is flattened out. On these surfaces the bounce is lower and faster and allows the players to make quick and low shots. Both the above mentioned varieties of tennis court surfaces are ideal for the professional tennis players. Hard courts are commonly used variety of surface. These are made of concrete combined with types of rubber and asphalt. The surface is provided with a layer either with acrylic paint or synthetic substances. These courts are compatible for any style of playing as the bounce is even. Hard courts also require the least maintenance.

• Dimensions: Size of the court varies slightly depending on the kind of surface. The basic dimension of a tennis court which most tennis court contractors try to adhere by is 78 feet in length and 27 feet in width. The sides of tennis court are 39 feet in size. The court is divided into two equal halves and a net is suspended by a chord which is attached to 2 net posts. If you are looking to buy a tennis court for professional tennis matches then you should keep these dimensions in mind before buying one.

• Location: Before buying a tennis court you should carry out research about the area. At times tennis courts are sold by their owners due to neighbourhood objections or unruly neighbourhood. You do not want to buy a tennis court with a large fortune and not be able to use it due to such issues. Meet the owners and question them on why they want to sell the court, you may also use local help and get views from some of the tennis enthusiasts in the area. Tennis court contractors should also be consulted. Many of the courts require a lot of work and regular maintenance to keep them in shape. Get an estimate of the costs from tennis court contractors.

• Prices: Do not just pay the price asked. Inquire for the general pricing of the tennis courts in the area. If the court is not in playing condition and requires a lot of repair then you have a good chance of buying the court at low costs. If you have to spend a fortune paying tennis maintenance contractors,then better ask the owner to carry out the repairs himself.

 

If you can keep the above mentioned points while buying a tennis court then you are sure to make a good purchase and enjoy playing tennis!

 

 

About the Author

Rory Shepherd is the owner of Anglia & Midland Sports Surfaces and specializes in building attractive tennis courts. He obtained a national diploma in construction before joining En Tout Cas, one of the largest sports surfacing company in the world.

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