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Tennis – Choose the Right Partner and Great Things Will Follow

Tennis – Choose the Right Partner and Great Things Will Follow

I had two different doubles partners during my college tennis career.  Both were lefties and I am a righty, giving us forehands down the middle.  We weren’t the Bryan brothers but we did OK for our level of competition.  We beat some very strong teams we had no business beating and were contenders two years in the NESCAC tournament.  I...

Clay Courts and Surface Speed - Part 2

Clay Courts and Surface Speed - Part 2

As discussed in the last post, spring weather can change rapidly and as it does, so will the condition of your HAR-TRU court.  The last blog talked about lessons players can learn to deal with these swings.  Now let’s talk about it from the perspective of the maintenance professional. Cool, wet conditions can make it exceedingly difficult to firm up...

Clay Courts and Surface Speed

Clay Courts and Surface Speed

In spring time, I am always reminded how much the speed of a clay court can change, and how quickly.  This season has been no exception as the fluctuations in temperature, precipitation, and wind in Virginia – and much of the country - have been as intense as I can remember.  Our outdoor season kicked off in February with hot,...

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