If you are looking to set up a tennis court—whether for the general public to use or on your own property—then you'll need to be sure it has the right playing surface. You can choose from various playing surfaces for your tennis court, from real grass or synthetic grass to clay, asphalt, or concrete. Of all of these playing court surface options, you'll probably find that synthetic grass is one of your best options. These are some of the reasons why synthetic grass is a better option for your tennis court than the various other playing surfaces that you could choose from.

Synthetic Grass vs. Real Grass

Natural grass tennis courts do have their place. However, you have to worry about the grass dying when the weather is colder, and you have to worry about the grass being damaged from all of the foot traffic on it when people regularly use the tennis court. The grass has to be manicured, which can add to the work that has to be done during the summer months. You will probably find that synthetic grass offers many of the same benefits as natural grass, without all of the hard work and other disadvantages.

Synthetic Grass vs. Clay

Clay tennis courts are some popular tennis courts, but this does not mean they are the best option. Clay tennis courts can be very expensive to install and can require quite a bit of maintenance. Additionally, the bounce height of tennis balls can vary based on the weather when you're playing on a clay court, which isn't an issue with synthetic grass.

Synthetic Grass vs. Hard Courts

Some tennis courts have hard surfaces that are made from concrete or asphalt. Hard courts can be very hard on your joints, so if you have joint issues or spend a lot of time on the court, you might notice aches and pains—and even permanent damage —from your time playing on one of these courts. Synthetic grass is much softer and easier on your joints and body. Additionally, if you fall when you're on a hard court, you could easily injure yourself—you could scrape your skin or break a bone, for example. Even though it's true that you could still get hurt from falling on a synthetic grass tennis court, you will probably find that a synthetic grass tennis court is a lot safer overall. 

For more information, contact a company that sells or makes synthetic grass tennis courts.