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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 choi ce,

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 amount of work needed each

day to take care of the court. Along with the

watering system – our members drag the
courts daily after play which reduces the

need for continual maintenance. We drag

the courts with a metal brush once a week to
To Make a Reservation or Set Up a
keep the court surface smooth.
Tennis Lesson on the Clay Courts
Call the Tennis Shop at (361) 991-7561

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