Red Clay Courts. Is there anything more alluring than a well maintained pile of crushed red dirt & crisp white court lines when you 1st see it? I don’t think so. Ever since I was 8 yrs. old and my tennis bestie invited me to practice with her at the Philadelphia Tennis Club I felt overwhelmed by how regal clay courts present themselves. Their texture, so organic and alive. To play on this soft cushy surface that can transport me to a ball out of reach by sliding to grab it almost 2 meters away? I was hooked completely🥰. But the reality is there are very few red clay courts in the US. Certainly not in abundance. Green clay sure, but Har-Tru are common & still play fast. Har-Tru, a brand name, plays closer to a hard court in terms of speed. I had my eye on the red stuff, because it feels special. Turns out, red clay courts also require special attention, maintenance even the right clay.
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