Court Surfaces

Har Tru Green Clay

Har-Tru Green Clay is the world's leading clay court surface.

HAR-TRU is made from billion-year-old Pre-Cambrian metabasalt found in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. It is a natural green stone that is extremely hard and angular — two very important qualities when it comes to tennis court construction.

The angularity helps the stone particles lock together to form a stable playing surface. The hardness provides exceptional durability. The natural green color is classically clay, instantly recognizable, and improves visibility as well.

The stone is crushed, screened, and mixed in the precise proportions necessary to produce a stable playing surface. It is then installed over a porous base of crushed stone aggregate to produce the final product.

KEY BENEFITS & FEATURES

• HAR-TRU is a unique crushed stone product that confers many benefits to court owners and tennis players.

• Often referred to as “fast-dry,” HAR-TRU dries quickly after a rain. It also allows you to continue play through light rain.

• HAR-TRU is 10–15 degrees cooler to play on than a hard court.

• HAR-TRU is easier on the body and reduces the incidence of common tennis injuries to the lower extremities.

• HAR-TRU is quickly and easily installed and can be constructed directly on top of hard courts.

• HAR-TRU is a porous surface that reduces runoff and soil erosion. Consequently, HAR-TRU can be installed in locations where many tennis court surfaces cannot due to zoning restrictions.

• HAR-TRU never cracks and repairs are simple and inexpensive.

• With simple, consistent care your HAR-TRU court will last forever.

All-Weather Claytech

ClayTech is a hybrid surface that combines the benefits of clay with the low maintenance of hard courts.

Easier to install, easier to maintain, and easier to play on every day—ClayTech provides all-weather action and a consistent, enjoyable playing experience.

Perfect for homes and clubs

The ClayTech tennis court surface blends the sliding features of Har-Tru clay with the easier, more cost-effective maintenance of a hard court. Like hard courts, ClayTech courts require little maintenance. An occasional sweep and spritz of water just prior to play and the court is ready go.

Ready in any weather

ClayTech offers truly all-weather playability: wet, dry, hot, or cold. The ClayTech surface is highly resilient and rapidly returns to playability in all types of weather. It is resistant to UV rays, and freeze-thaw problems are nonexistent. During the hottest days of summer, ClayTech courts remain cooler than hard courts, adding to player comfort.

ClayTech surfaces can be installed on top of an existing hard court in as little as two days. The system utilizes a specially designed mat that acts as the base for a thin layer of red or green Har-Tru clay spread on top of the mat. Much like a hard

KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS

Playing tennis on a ClayTech court has several advantages. Clay courts allow tennis players to slide, which means they can play for as long and as often as they like without overstressing the knees, back and lower extremities.

The consistently slower ball bounce results in longer rallies and a greater variety of strokes. Players learn a more controlled game by developing their strategy, skill and endurance. Additionally, the reduced risk of stress and injuries to knees, back and lower extremities allows avid players to play everyday without soreness or pain.

• Uses 85% less clay and much less water than a traditional court
• Easy and cost-efficient to maintain
• Clay surface develops better movement, footwork, and balance
• Minimal maintenance: If needed, brush and add a little water just prior to play
• All weather playability: wet, dry, hot, or cold
• Easily installed over existing hard courts
• Learn to slide and construct better shot sequences
• Develop strategy, endurance, and control

• Play more frequently without pain or injury 

American Red Clay

Har-Tru’s American Red Clay is an elegant red without all the maintenance. This striking blend is composed of red stone and brick dust combined in a time-tested formula to produce exceptional playability and a beautiful deep burgundy red.

While our American Red Clay provides the rich color many people long for, it does so in a formula that behaves more like HAR-TRU. This means simpler maintenance and very consistent playability. American Red is formulated specifically for installation with HydroCourt sub-surface Irrigation or the HQ digital sub-surface system.

American Red typically has a greater amount of loose top dressing than a green HAR-TRU court and consequently plays a bit slower.5 gallon pail, 30 gallon drum, 275 gallon tote

KEY BENEFITS & FEATURES

• The American Red defines a new standard of excellence in red clay.

• It is beautiful and unique in color.

• It gives the look of red clay without all the maintenance.

• Slow play speed promotes proper shot and point development.

• It allows players to develop more effective footwork and balance skills.

• It allows more frequent play without over-stressing the joints.

• The American Red surface is easily installed over existing hard courts.

European Red Clay

European Red Clay creates a beautiful court that evokes emotion. This rich red product leaves its mark in a way no other surface can.

Our European Red is ideal for top-dressing existing clay courts and covering red ClayTech courts. It has also been used as a cap on top of existing HAR-TRU courts to seal off the green and leave the fiery red/orange finish on display. The product is produced from crushed bricks and is imported in 55 lb. bags.

KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS

• An essential surface for developing champions

• Prepares players with a sound foundation of movement and balance skills.

• Aids in the development of a complete game.

• Allows players to slide into shots, reducing stress on the body.

• European Red Clay adds unique and differentiating beauty to any property.