Many clients who want a backyard pickleball court aren’t sure whether they want acrylic or modular tile surfacing when they first contact us. There are lots of factors to consider. Grand Slam Courts offers both, so we are the best source for information about the advantages of each.
First, though, let’s look at the quality of SnapSports Picklegrip™ compared to competitor products. That gives us a good place to start because there are some significant advantages to modular tile—especially Picklegrip.
Picklegrip is a multi-patented modular tile surface developed especially for pickleball play. SnapSports collaborated with players of all levels in the creation of Picklegrip. Like the other SnapSports tile court surfacing, Picklegrip has a life expectancy of 15+ years without further maintenance. Acrylic courts would normally need to be resurfaced two or three times within 15 years, depending upon usage. The SnapSports tile also provides drainage away from the surface and better cushioning than standard acrylic over concrete.
Picklegrip, however, was developed with other needs specific to pickleball. It provides better traction, better ball grip, and bounce consistency than other modular tile on the market.
Our clients choose Picklegrip for its low maintenance, playability, and lasting beauty.
There is one other reason to choose Picklegrip, though. Often clients have an old concrete court that has fallen out of use because it is cracked and needs new surfacing. It is difficult to repair cracks in concrete. Cracks almost always reappear within a short period of time. By resurfacing a court with Picklegrip, the issue of minor cracks is eliminated. The surface remains intact and as colorful as the day it was installed for years to come.
Grand Slam Courts offers a choice of SnapSports modular tile or acrylic surfacing. For assistance in choosing the surfacing that is best for your family’s backyard pickleball court, give us a call at 210-496-3399 or contact us through the form here.