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Decision Centre

Tennis Turf vs Acrylic / Cushioned Court

These surface families create different playing and maintenance environments. The choice should follow the intended users, desired court response, existing base and operating model rather than a generic idea of which surface is better.

Tennis Turf

Typical fitClubs, schools, resorts and recreation projects seeking a synthetic turf playing surface.

What it offers

Distinctive turf playing feel

Can suit selected conversion and recreation projects

Available in multiple project pathways

What to review

—Infill and maintenance vary by exact product

—Court response must be matched to the intended programme

—Base and drainage still matter

Hard Acrylic

Typical fitProjects seeking a traditional hard-court pathway on a suitable rigid base.

What it offers

Direct hard-court response

Clear line marking and colour zoning

Common pathway for dedicated tennis courts

What to review

—Base cracking and movement can telegraph through

—Surface preparation is critical

—Hardness and heat exposure may influence user preference

Cushioned Acrylic

Typical fitProjects wanting a hard-court style surface with a resilient cushion build-up.

What it offers

Retains a hard-court playing character

Adds a resilient layer within the coating system

Can suit premium club and commercial projects

What to review

—Requires suitable prepared base

—Cushion construction and coating system must be treated as one package

—Repairs and resurfacing follow a different maintenance route from turf

Project decision inputs

Use these factors before choosing a pathway.

01Desired playing feel and pace02Existing base / slab condition03Drainage / falls04Player group05Climate and heat exposure06Maintenance model07Tender / court-performance requirement

Important

This comparison identifies a project pathway, not a final specification.

The exact construction, product evidence, installation requirements and any certification or testing pathway are confirmed against the actual project.

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