Landscape & Urban Design Issue 34 2018 | Page 78

TIGERTURF BOSTON TENNIS CLUB, EAST MIDLANDS “The existing hard surface served us well for many years but had nearly reached the end of its life.” says Frank. Game, set, match! Suitable for players of all levels of experience, from the most advanced Frank continues: “We coach absolute beginners, all the way through to advanced players who have even represented Great Britain, so needed “We therefore made the decision that it to the very beginner, Advantage Pro is was time to replace the courts and we a sand dressed artificial grass which began to look at the options available reduces ball bounce, offers consistent on the market.” play and is soft underfoot. The surface “We spent time searching and has been tested to International completed thorough testing to make Tennis Federation (ITF) standards, sure we made the right decision and has a unique yarn which has been and we are really pleased with the specifically designed so that it doesn’t choice we made. The feedback from shine when wet, or under floodlights, members has been really positive and keeping the courts in use no matter the Advantage Pro courts are proving the weather. Thanks to its structure, extremely popular, as we expected.” As part of the search, the committee visited several clubs around the country and tested a number of courts, but one surface in particular stood out. “It was a clear winner, and the decision was easy,” says Frank. TigerTurf’s Advantage Pro surface was chosen, and Fosse Contracts Ltd were brought in to carry out the installation in April 2018. Landscape & Urban Design Issue 34 2018 enjoyed by all. this all-round surface is also extremely durable and retains its shape, even after heavy use – meaning it is perfect for long rallies and clubs with high footfall like Boston Tennis Club. 78 something that could be used and For more information on TigerTurf’s range of artificial grass sports surfaces, visit www.tigerturf.co.uk