What is an artificial grass tennis court? Its advantage?
What is artificial grass tennis court?
Artificial grass tennis court is an imitation of natural grass court. Its structure is a bit like carpet, except that the bottom layer is nylon woven fabric, and bundles of nylon short fibers are planted on it. In order to keep the fibers upright, fine sand is used as filler between the fibers. This kind of court requires a flat and solid base with a good drainage structure. In addition, because its white boundary is directly spliced with the surrounding court, it eliminates many maintenance troubles such as marking, making it an all-weather court. The maintainer only needs to comb and tidy it up frequently and add fine sand in time.
UNIGRASS tennis grass parameters
1. Height 12MM tennis grass
Height: 12mm
Number of needles: 30
Density: 63,000 needles/square meter
Weight: 8000D
Bottom: PP+NET+SBR
Row spacing: 3/16 inch
Advantages:
This tennis grass has high density and short pile, providing a uniform field surface, fast and stable ball speed, suitable for high-performance competition venues. The bottom structure is strong and the drainage performance is excellent, ensuring all-weather use.
2. Height 15MM tennis grass
Height: 15mm
Number of needles: 25
Density: 52,500 needles/square meter
Weight: 8000D
Bottom: PP+NET+SBR
Row spacing: 3/16 inch
Advantages:
This tennis grass has a slightly higher pile design, which brings a more comfortable foot feel and a certain buffering effect, suitable for training venues or amateurs. It is durable, reduces maintenance costs, and adapts to various weather conditions.
Both turfs are made of durable materials, are environmentally friendly and high-performance, and can meet the needs of different types of tennis courts.
12mm vs 15mm tennis court grass
| Lawn Model | Adapted scenarios | Crowd | Budget | Advantages |
| 12MM | Professional competition and training venues | Professional players, high-end tennis clubs | Medium and high level | The ball has a fast and stable speed, and a high degree of surface smoothness, making it suitable for high-level competitions; however, it requires slightly more maintenance (more frequent replenishment of fine sand) |
| 15MM | Amateur training, school, community courts | Beginners, casual users, and families | Intermediate level | Comfortable to wear, with good cushioning, and high cost performance; suitable for multiple scenarios (can also be used as a paddleboard tennis court) |
Fun Facts:
• Density: Higher density results in better abrasion resistance and more even ball bounce.
• D-value: Higher D-value means coarser and more durable grass fibers, suitable for high-traffic tennis courts.
Tennis Court Types
1. Acrylic Hard Court
The base is typically asphalt or concrete, with an acrylic topcoat. It's slip-resistant, durable, and comes in vibrant colors. The ball speed is moderate to fast, suitable for various playing styles. However, this hard surface offers limited shock absorption, potentially putting pressure on joints and causing discomfort or injury, especially during prolonged play. Players with a history of knee or ankle injuries may require additional precautions.
2. Clay Court
The surface is made of crushed natural shale, brick dust, or volcanic ash, approximately 2-3 mm thick. Clay courts offer slower ball speeds and higher bounces, suitable for baseline players. However, maintenance costs are expected to be higher, requiring frequent upkeep, including daily watering, rolling, and line marking. In humid climates, the court may frequently become unusable.
3. Natural Grass Court
The surface is planted with short-pile grasses, such as Bermuda grass or ryegrass. The ball speed is extremely fast, with a low and irregular bounce, advantageous for serve-and-volley players. However, its maintenance costs are extremely high, requiring regular mowing, replanting, humidity control, and professional horticulture teams for maintenance. Natural turf has a shorter lifespan than artificial turf, typically needing rest before it can regrow.
4. Synthetic Grass Tennis Court
The base layer is generally filled with rubber granules or sand, with a surface layer of PE or PP artificial turf fibers. It simulates the feel of natural grass, and the sand filling enhances stability, ensuring consistent performance. It can withstand high-intensity use and various weather conditions, with low maintenance costs. Suitable for various sports fields, its soft surface reduces the risk to athletes' hands.
Full-dimensional comparison
Whether you're training at a club, using a private court, or a community court, choosing the right tennis court material is crucial. Below is a comprehensive comparison of four types of tennis courts to help you select the right one.
| contrast | Artificial grass tennis court | Natural grass tennis court | Hard court tennis court | Clay tennis courts |
| Rebound | Fast and stable | Fast but prone to fluctuations | Medium | slow |
| Risk of injury | Low, buffer performance | Medium | High | Medium |
| 24/7 use | Yes, it can be used in rainy, snowy, or hot weather. | No, natural lawns are prone to waterlogging and will wither. | Yes | No, soaking will occur during rainy weather. |
| Service life | 10-15 years | 1-3 years | 8-10 years | 5-7 years |
| Adapted scenarios | Community / Amateur / Professional Competitions | Only high-end professional competitions | Professional competitions / clubs | European-style competition |
Features of artificial grass tennis court
Artificial grass tennis court is more conducive to offensive tennis. Artificial grass tennis court has less friction when the ball lands and rebounds quickly. It is more conducive to the performance of offensive players. Serve and volley, fast attack is the magic weapon for winning, the game is fast-paced, and the audience is also satisfied.
Unique material advantages of artificial grass tennis courts
Top-grade artificial fiber, no sand filling; has excellent sports protection performance, even if you accidentally fall, the soft surface layer can minimize the harm of injury.
Strong climate adaptability
It can avoid cracking in cold weather, fading in the sun, and water accumulation in the rainy season. It can be used all-weather to ensure the maximum use time.
Maintenance cost
Compared with natural grass, artificial grass tennis courts require almost no maintenance, which greatly improves the convenience of venue users and reduces the tediousness and difficulty of maintenance.
Flexible color scheme
The highly personalized color scheme makes the venue more beautiful, and the reflection of the venue will not affect the performance of athletes. The venue can absorb the noise during exercise.
How Does Artificial Turf Affect Tennis Matches?
• Ball Bouncing and Speed
Artificial turf, through the type and depth of its infill, can be adjusted from the fast, regular bounce of hard courts to the slow, high bounce of clay courts. This allows tournaments or clubs to customize the pace of the game, but it generally provides a compromise, predictable bounce, reducing the unpredictability of extreme surfaces.
• Grip and Stability
It offers a unique balance between hard courts and clay courts. Its surface allows for short, controlled glides, providing extra time for defense, but its basic grip is more stable than natural grass or clay, supporting quick lateral movements and sudden stops, reducing the impact on joints from sharp turns and stops, balancing rhythm and protection.
• Surface Customization for Different Skill Levels
Artificial turf offers high flexibility. For beginners or recreational matches, the infill can be increased to slow the ball speed and increase the bounce, reducing the difficulty of shots and extending rallies. For high-level training or competition, the filling and compaction of the surface can be reduced to increase ball speed and reduce bounce, making it closer to the conditions of professional competition, thereby meeting diverse training and competition needs on the same type of field.
Synthetic Grass Tennis Court Application Scenarios
1. Public and Educational Venues
Schools, community centers, sports parks: Extremely durable enough to withstand daily use by large numbers of students and the general public; simple maintenance and available 24/7.
Club practice fields: Provides a more cushioned, forgiving, and user-friendly surface for beginners, while reducing club operating costs.
2. Rainy, Wet, or Non-ideal Soil Areas
Excellent drainage ensures stable performance in areas with long rainy seasons or high water tables, allowing for quick recovery after rain and avoiding the muddy conditions or long-term maintenance required by clay or natural grass. It does not rely on high-quality soil and can be laid on sandy or hardened surfaces, making it highly adaptable.
3. Commercial Operations Seeking Moderate Performance and Low Maintenance
For tennis academies, hotels, resorts, etc., it offers a compromise performance between hard courts and clay, providing a softer and more comfortable feel underfoot, and requiring no daily meticulous maintenance from professional court managers.
4. Multifunctional Needs and Home Patios
Can be combined with gateball, small events, and other needs to achieve multifunctional court design. It is also an ideal choice for private villa courtyards, as it can maintain a beautiful green appearance for a long time without the need for watering or pruning, allowing you to easily own your own private sports field.
FAQ
1. How long can an artificial turf tennis court be used?
With high-quality artificial turf and standard installation, the lifespan can reach 10-15 years; UNIGRASS 12MM artificial turf has a higher density and better wear resistance than the 15MM version.
2. Can artificial turf tennis courts be used to build padel tennis courts?
Sure! UNIGRASS's 15mm artificial turf is designed for multiple scenarios, and its density and cushioning effect are perfectly suited to the needs of paddle tennis.
3. Do you offer customization services?
Whether it's a home patio, commercial space, or professional sports field, we can provide personalized customization services. Simply tell us your needs, and we'll arrange for a professional to serve you.
Summary
With its high-quality materials, professional design and versatile applications, this turf is an ideal choice for improving field performance and durability, and is a cost-effective solution for padel and multi-purpose sports fields.
