Did You Know Tennis and Pickleball Courts Have A Speed Setting?
Most people assume a tennis or pickleball court plays how it plays. The ball does what the ball does, and that’s just the court. It isn’t. The speed of a hard court is something that can be manipulated by the mixture of paint and sand. Here’s how it works: What Actually Determines How Fast A […]
Why Are Most Tennis And Pickleball Courts Green And Blue?
If you’ve ever paid attention to most tennis and pickleball courts, they’re typically one of two colors: Green and Blue. It looks like a rule somebody invented, but it’s really not. The color got picked for reasons that have nothing to do with looks and everything to do with whether you can see the ball. […]
How To Measure Lines For A Pickleball Court, Tennis Court, Or Basketball Court
If you’re in the process of striping your own court, here is a complete guide on the measurements and best practices. Most lines are about 2 inches whether you’re striping for pickleball, tennis, or basketball. However, most people realize that those the width has to live somewhere, and every sport has a rule about which [&hel
Do You Have to Surface a Concrete Court, or Can You Just Play on the Slab?
If you’ve been thinking about a pickleball court, tennis court, or basketball court, then chances are you’ve thought about just painting a few lines and began playing. For many people, this is cost-effective and sufficient for their needs. Sports surfacing, however, is a popular option and can make sense in some instances. Her
How to Decide Between Asphalt or Concrete for Your Pickleball or Tennis Court?
So you’ve decided to build a pickleball court or tennis court. You’ve done your research, know where it will be built, and got the approval of the board (or your spouse) to move forward with the project. Next step: Choosing to build with asphalt or concrete. There are pros and cons to both and we’ve […]
How to Install Fence Posts in a Pickleball or Tennis Court: The Right Order of Operations
If you’re planning a new pickleball court or tennis court, planning for how your posts and net will be installed is an important part of the build process. It sounds like a small detail, but getting the sequence wrong can mean a leaning fence, a cracked slab, or expensive rework. Here’s the correct way to […]
Rust Stains on Asphalt Pickleball and Tennis Courts: What Causes Them and How We Fix Them
You resurfaced the court two summers ago. The color coat looked sharp, the lines were crisp, and everybody was happy. Then one morning you walk out and there they are: reddish-brown blotches bleeding up through your fresh acrylic surface, streaking across the baseline like somebody spilled a rusty bucket of water and never cleaned it [&he
What Goes Into the Price of a Pickleball Court?
Somebody calls us up and says they want a pickleball court. And we can help determine the costs, but it’s not as straightforward as you might think. Two courts that look the same from the road can be thousands of dollars apart once we walk the site. Only upon a site visit and thorough understanding […]
Who Designs Nebraska’s Parks and Playgrounds?
A good neighborhood park feels like it just happened. The grass slopes the right way, the water drains where it should, the playground sits in the shade, the trail loops back to the parking lot, and the courts are exactly where you’d want them. It feels natural. Behind every park that works, there’s a firm […]
What Goes Into a Court Resurfacing Project?
When most people hear the term “court resurfacing,” they picture a fresh coat of color and crisp new lines. In reality, the resurfacing itself is often only one part of the project. The condition of every court is different, and the work required depends on its age, condition, drainage, and how it has been maintained […
