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EXPERIENCE

THIS AMAZING

AMENITY

WRI TTEN BY GERRY MAI NGOT
CCCC TENNI S PRO

Court surfaces affect the speed and bou nce

of the
ball, with each being different. Clay courts are

usually the courts of choice,
especially for older players. Clay puts less

stress on the knees and back
during play. They do not radiate as much

heat and are therefore cooler to play

on than asphalt or concrete courts. The ball
motion is a little slower,
permitting longer rallies. Interestingly, clay

courts are not really made of

clay. The “clay” material is a combination of a
man-made plastic material,

rubber, and crushed stone or red brick.
Our clay courts were built with a subsurface

irrigation system, which reduces the amou nt
of work needed each day to take

care of the court. Along with the watering
system – our members drag the cou rts

daily after play which reduces the need for
continual maintenance. We drag the courts
To Make a Reservation or Set Up a
with a metal brush once a
week to keep the court surface smoot h. Tennis Lesson on the Clay Courts
Call the Tennis Shop at (361) 991-7561

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