There are a wide range of tennis court surfaces to choose from, with each surface offering its own features and benefits in terms of court life, maintenance requirements and suitability for the games you want to play and the ability and age of the players.
If you’re looking at a tennis court for home use or club use, your surface requirements will be different. This guide takes you through the various different options, and the advantages and considerations for each surface type.
En Tout Cas Tennis Courts provide a wide range of tennis court playing surfaces and multi-use games areas for home or tennis club use. You can speak with our team to discuss your specific requirements for your court, and from there we can advise on the best surface for your needs.
En Tout Cas provide a range of options when it comes to tennis court surfaces. Each option is introduced below.
We have developed the Savanna court into the most advanced synthetic tennis surface on the market. Savanna is a soft and durable tennis surface, which is very comfortable to play on and suitable for us at home and in clubs. Its specialist fibre construction gives increased cushioning underfoot and consistent ball bounce. Savanna is unique to En-Tout-Cas.
Unlike most modern tennis systems, Savanna is a half sand-filled surface, leaving enough exposed fibre so that users can appreciate its aesthetics. It also offers the benefit of keeping the sand away from the surface of the court. As a result, players stay isolated from the sand and the court plays at a consistent pace whether it is wet or dry.
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Pladek is a long-established playing surface that can be found in a wide variety of locations from homes , schools, colleges, universities, tennis and sport clubs to superior courts in public parks.
What makes our Pladek surface popular is our attention to detail at every stage of the construction process and, above all, in the way that our Pladek surface plays. Pladek is a smooth, even, well-rolled surface, providing consistent playing characteristics. This is key to enjoying play as well as long life for the surface.
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Tenniturf is a traditional sand-filled artificial grass. The sand comes right up to the surface of the polypropylene fibres to avoid flattening with use. It has been tried and tested for more than 30 years, looks great and, when given proper and regular maintenance, will last for many years. Tenniturf is a medium pace surface and will give good grip when wet or dry.
Consideration: When the surface is wet the balls will shoot through faster, the player is constantly in contact with the sand on shoes, hands etc. It needs regular brushing.
The sand needs to be swept regularly when in heavy use, such as at a club, or it will consolidate and need extensive removal and replacement of the sand infill.
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Sporturf ’s consistent, even, medium pace allows for stroke play. It has been developed and refined over several years to provide clients with an alternative surface to the traditional sand-filled sports carpets such as Tenniturf. If you are going to use the court intensively or want to minimise ongoing maintenance costs, Sporturf offers several advantages; a polyethylene yarn which is very hard wearing, it has sand to just below the surface allowing play even in rain.
Sporturf is a truly multi-purpose surface that is especially suited to tennis, netball, cricket and good for basketball, hockey and five-a-side football. Play takes place on the fibre of the product, so it is ideal for tennis court and multi-purpose area upgrades.
It’s even, medium pace makes Sporturf good for coaching, family tennis and competitions. Play lines laid into the carpet remain prominent throughout the life of the surface. Sporturf is available in green and terracotta finishes.
Omniclay provides an ideal surface for clubs or individuals wanting a court with the characteristics of natural clay but without the negative aspects of heavy and costly maintenance. Omniclay courts are tested to ITF-approved standards for tournament play.
Omniclay’s rapid drainage properties allow play to commence during all wet conditions without the court’s characteristics being affected. Omniclay courts offer the same play conditions as natural clay, including ball bounce, typical traction and a natural look.
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Play: Hard to soft (comfortable) as required
Home or club use: Predominantly club use
Ball speed: Medium (fast when wet)
Ball bounce: Low
Cement courts, plexipave courts, greenset courts and similar phrases are all terms used in the tennis world to describe acrylic tennis court systems. Originally developed in the USA, this type of product has now found its way into the tennis market on a worldwide scale.
However, these acrylic-based systems are not without their challenges – cracking, shrinkage and life expectancy are common problems with this type of product.
They are slow draining. However, this surface type is still very popular for club and competition use and that is why En-Tout-Cas has a range of ‘acrylic style’ tennis surfaces – but based on polyurethane technology.
The Matchplay range of products features hard court, semi-cushioned (Deluxe) and full cushioned (Deluxe Pro) systems that are suitable for indoor and outdoor installations.
The prices below are a guide for a complete tennis court with a fence, an average amount of excavation and reasonable access.
SURFACE | PRICE |
SAVANNA | £64,000 - £74,000 + VAT |
PLADEK | £55,000 - £65,000 + VAT |
TENNITURF | £63,000 - £73,000 + VAT |
SPORTURF | £63,000 - £73,000 + VAT |
OMNICLAY | £70,000 - £80,000 + VAT |
From foundations through to fence post finials, our approach is to build a tennis court that will give years of enjoyment, with the proper care.
You’ll be aware of our commitment to quality; from the moment we visit to discuss your needs and to survey your proposed site. We’ll take care of details, such as making sure that the court will fit the area you have in mind, that it is correctly orientated relative to the sun and that it is located on stable ground. We’ll ensure that tree roots won’t be a problem, and that surface chosen will perform well in the location.
Following these initial decisions, we will recommend the most appropriate surface and submit a specification and estimate for a total design and build contract. There will be no short cuts in material specification, no casual labour and nothing but the very highest standards.
What you will get are UK-sourced materials that are checked and approved by us before they are used. We deploy our own construction teams, each of which is led by a foreman who is a highly experienced specialist in tennis court construction. To reinforce this dedication to quality assurance, our construction manager will make site visits to carry out detailed quality inspection.
As well as tennis court construction we also offer a full resurfacing, cleaning and refurbishment service for tennis courts. We build tennis courts, including synthetic grass surfaces, synthetic clay and hard courts throughout the UK.
Things to consider when choosing the best tennis court include:
Considering all of the above can you help you decide on the best tennis court surface for your requirements. The team at En Tout Cas will be able to talk you through your specific requirements and hopes for your court. We take pride in ensuring you choose the right court for your needs.
The main types of tennis court are:
The best surface will depend on your requirements. For home use, we often recommend either Savanna which is soft, durable and the most advanced synthetic grass tennis court surface available. Pladek is also an excellent all-around tennis surface for those who prefer a hard court. These two surfaces offer home users a great combination of lower maintenance and value for money
Traditional hard surfaces are often used in clubs, as they offer consistent play, lower maintenance and are hardwearing and durable. Our Tenniturf, Sporturf, Savanna, Ominclay and MatchPlay are mostly frequently used in clubs, with Pladek also being an option. Each surface comes with its own features and benefits that we would discuss with you in more detail to ensure you end up with the right surface.
We would always recommend choosing a tennis court surface not on price, but on the requirements of the players. The installation of a Pladek tennis court, which is a hard tennis court, offers the lowest price point in our range of surfaces.
Hard tennis courts usually have the lowest maintenance requirements, often only needing monitoring for cracks or line marking changes, and some clearing of debris or muck. All of En Tout Cas’s court surfaces are designed and built to withstand the UK-weather and provide as low maintenance as possible, whilst also giving you, most importantly, the best playing experience.
From multiple tennis courts designed and installed in tennis clubs, to stunning courts that create a wonderful space for the whole family to enjoy sport at home.
Our brochure is full of all the information you will need to make a decision on the right tennis court and surround to make your vision become a reality.
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