What is Laykold surface?

Laykold is a brand of tennis hardcourt constructed over an asphalt or concrete base. It can be constructed without cushion or with a cushion layer (Laykold Cushion Plus) for better force reduction and greater player longevity. Court surfaces are made of various materials including rubber, silica, and acrylic resin.

What type of paint is used for tennis courts?

acrylic paint
The color coat holds sand but is primarily used to apply the color. What kind of paint do you use? Tennis court paint is an acrylic paint.

What is surface at Arthur Ashe?

Since 1978, the US Open has been played on a hard-court surface called Pro DecoTurf.

Why choose Laykold for your tennis court?

This vapor retarding system is used in tennis courts and running tracks to solve moisture problems. With our full control of the supply chain and advanced chemical knowledge, Laykold is the only brand with systems available that include an integrated vapor barrier. Laykold has been the official surface provider of the Miami Open since 1985.

How many tennis balls are in a Laykold Masters Court?

Each Laykold Masters 5 & 8 court includes 10,000 balls and we have recycled approximately 425,000 balls in total. This year, we took recycled balls collected from last years 2020 Western & Southern Open and US Open, and created the world’s first event court surface made with recycled balls.

What is Laykold’s Miami Open surface?

Laykold has been the official surface provider of the Miami Open since 1985. In 2019 the tournament moved to Hard Rock Stadium, the home to the Miami Dolphins. This gave us a huge challenge; we were tasked with creating best-of-the-best courts with new colors inside a football stadium and on parking lots.

Where are Laykold courts manufactured and installed?

We manufacture and install the most courts, synthetic turf sport fields and athletic tracks globally. Our Laykold court systems are manufactured by APT (Advanced Polymer Technology) in Harmony, PA and Melbourne, Australia and installed by a large agent network in North America, Asia, Australia and Europe.