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Heat Waves and Tennis Court Irrigation: Maintaining Optimum Hydration

Heat Waves and Tennis Court Irrigation: Maintaining Optimum Hydration

There is no doubt that a properly hydrated court is a more consistent court to play on and is easier to maintain. This is the reason that so many are switching to technologically-advanced, underground irrigation systems like HyQ. With HyQ, courts hydrate quickly and automatically, and only to the extent needed.  They are easy to monitor but require little actual...

Drought in Florida, Drenching Rains in the East, Searing Heat Out West ... What’s a clay court owner to do?!

Drought in Florida, Drenching Rains in the East, Searing Heat Out West ... What’s a clay court owner to do?!

As vastly different types of weather rake the United States here are our TOP 3 lists for each of these conditions. Drought Calcium & Magnesium Chloride – Add 1 bag per side per week.  Cast it out with a shovel or a (plastic) broadcast spreader.  Apply the day before your busiest play days. Use an Aussie Clean Sweep – Brushing...

The “Election” – Pro Tennis Players Are Sending the Wrong Message

The “Election” – Pro Tennis Players Are Sending the Wrong Message

This blog is NOT about politics. I am referring to the US Open election.  What?!  Didn’t you know there was an election going on in tennis?  It is in the headlines pretty much every day right now.  It’s the US Open player election (or is it a sweepstakes) - who will play, and who’s out - leaving fans, the media,...

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