Tennis courts with artificial grass

Construction of an artificial grass tennis court

Artificial turf is increasingly being used for tennis courts, allowing for intensive use of the surface in all weather conditions. Summer, winter, rain, or heat – an artificial grass surface will always maintain its consistent properties, making it an ideal solution for school sports fields as well as professional training grounds.

Turf with a pile height of 12 to 18 mm is infilled with sand and rubber/EPDM granulate. The dynamics and elasticity are comparable to a natural surface, yet synthetic surfaces are easier to maintain and conserve, retaining their properties for a long time.

Construction of sports fields — multi-functional turf

Sports facilities being built today, and even private recreational areas, require surfaces adapted for various sports disciplines. One of the many advantages of synthetic turf is the ability to use a single surface for multiple sports (basketball, handball, football, volleyball, tennis, field hockey, etc.).

Multi-functional surfaces primarily feature:

  • Turf with fibers ranging from 9 to 25 mm in height.
  • Stabilization with a quartz sand infill (infill to 90%-100% of the pile height).
  • A hard and even surface that allows for ball bounce.
  • A stable surface.
  • Perforation that allows for rainwater drainage.
  • A wide range of colors and lines for different disciplines — a durable and maintenance-free surface.

Construction of tennis courts — Artificial tennis turf

How about playing tennis all year round? — YES! Tennis courts with synthetic turf allow the surface to be used regardless of weather conditions, without time-consuming maintenance. The dynamic surface and proper slide provide comfort and safety during play. The minimized risk of injury and excessive strain on joints compared to hard courts allows you to enjoy the sport for longer.

Parameters of artificial tennis turf:

  • Turf density for fibrillated fibers (number of fibers per m²) – 44,000 – 150,000
  • Turf density for monofilament fibers (number of fibers per m²) – 220,000 – 340,000
  • Tennis turf is supplied according to individual orders, with game lines tufted into the surface during the production stage.

Turf for general/amateur tennis courts has a pile height of 10 to 20 mm. Infilling the surface with sand also makes the court suitable for recreational purposes or other sports (handball, basketball, volleyball). In contrast, turf for professional tennis courts has a height of 9-11 mm — a faster ball speed is achieved on this turf. Our offer includes turf with ITF certificates and Labosport testing.

Other applications for artificial turf from the GRIMAR range:

  • Golf, rugby, field hockey, etc.
  • Playgrounds, including surfaces that meet the requirements of the “Radosna Szkoła” (Joyful School) program.
  • Gardens, terraces, exhibition areas.

Artificial grass tennis court — technical issues

  • Artificial Grass: Fibers made of polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyamide (PA), or often a combination of these materials, embedded in a flexible backing. Perforation in the backing allows rainwater to pass through to the sub-base and then to the drainage system.
  • Turf Density: A specific number of fibers per square meter of surface, or the number of tufts inserted. Turf density affects the hardness of the surface and should be selected based on the type of infill and the intended use of the surface; denser turf does not always mean a better surface.
  • Dtex: Defines the weight of the fiber. Turf in the range of 6,600 to 16,000 Dtex is used (this is the weight in grams of a 10 km long fiber).
  • Fiber Thickness: A parameter that specifies the thickness of the material from which the fiber is made (given in micrometers).
  • Monofilament Fibers: Single, flat, and hard fibers. Monofilament fibers are thicker than fibrillated fibers, thereby achieving high resilience and increased resistance to abrasion and breaking. They come in various shapes: oval, rectangular, V-shaped, S-shaped, C-shaped, curved, and diamond-shaped.
  • Fibrillated Fibers: Fibers that are additionally slit lengthwise (split). This provides better stability and elasticity, but the disadvantage is the faster wear of the thin and delicate fibers.
  • Infill: Filling with a loose material that stabilizes the grass fibers (blades) and improves elasticity and slide. Depending on the intended use, the infill is made of quartz sand or synthetic granulates (SBR, EPDM, TPE).