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Article Surfing ArchiveMany Types Of Tennis Courts: Which Surface Is The Best For You? - Articles SurfingYou just moved to a new city to start a new job and you are now learning about the area. Where to shop, how to get around, and where the best exercise places are-but, you play tennis and need to find a tennis court that is reasonably close and that has time available to schedule playing time. Larger cities have many placed to play tennis including private clubs, public parks, and recreation centers. Tennis courts come in one size and one shape, but they do have vastly different surfaces. Each different surface can directly affect the way you play your game and how well you do. Everyone has their favorite surface to play on and you are probably no exception. There are several different surfaces that can be put on a tennis court. The two most common types of surfaces used around the world are clay and hard courts. The clay can vary in color from sands, to red, to green or gray depending upon where it is built and the supplies available in that region. The clay courts are nice and soft on the feet, but it does need to be swept and watered on a regular basis to keep the clay from blowing away. Many private clubs have an automatic sprinkling system that go on every night after closing to water it down. Then, the clay also has time to dry before the court is opened to its members the next day. The hard court is usually made from different materials depending upon the area of the country and if it is an indoor or outdoor facility. The indoor facilities are usually made from asphalt while the outdoor facilities are made from concrete. Both are usually painted with a textured, rubberized substance to help provide cushioning for the feet and more bounce for the ball. These are easily cleaned by using a blower or a broom to keep the debris off of it. Other surfaces are also used. These include grass surfaces, but these are more costly to maintain, the ball does not bounce very high and it is harder on the knees. Synthetic grass surfaces are also being used'the material is similar to the Astroturf used on football fields in the United States. The different surfaces do make playing tennis slightly different for each player. That is why some players prefer one surface to another. It might also be why some of the surfaces are different at major tournaments-making sure that everyone has a chance to progress into the finals without being hampered by one type of surface or another. If you are serious about the sport and have the space in your yard, you might have someone come in and build you a private tennis court. It would always be available for you to use, you would not have to make an appointment, and you would be the envy of all your tennis friends. Plan a weekend tournament or have a tennis teacher or coach there to help teach some of your friends enhance their gaming skills. You will have more opponents available and will enjoy the luxury of having your own tennis court.
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