It’s Time To Play On CaliClay

For a lot of tennis enthusiasts, they enjoy the feel of the clay court underneath their feet when playing. The soft surface is great for the body and also creates a slower, higher bounce which gives players more time to get to a ball as well as slide into shots.

But for many club owners, or for those who own tennis courts, the clay often brings with it high costs of maintenance, both in terms of time and money. That is where CaliClay has the solution to fix all of the typical issues that arise from operating a clay court.

The CaliClay system solves three major issues by lowering installation costs, water use, and maintenance costs, which is especially important here in the Northeast when winter conditions can wreak havoc on tennis courts.

“There is usually a massive amount of maintenance that gives clay courts a bad name,” said Steve Brillhart, Founder and Owner of CaliClay. “But because we are an overlay, we don’t have those issues. You can have winterizing that happens when the courts get soft, the lines detach and pop up because the nails are no longer fastened to the ground. So in the spring, you typically have to get a maintenance crew to re-level the court, re-compact it, and then add clay. Whereas with our courts, when you reopen them, all you have to do is brush it and add some clay. It’s a one-hour process as opposed to a full day, and for just a few hundred dollars as opposed to thousands of dollars.”

CaliClay installs on top of an existing hard court, old Har-Tru courts or a new 95 percent compact base with seal in just about three days. Once installed, all you have to do is brush and line after you play. You don’t have to water the courts when they are not being used like you normally would with a clay court. CaliClay comes with a 10-year warranty.

When you open your court up in the spring, all you have to do is water them before you play, which is a major benefit to those who operate courts at their summer homes.

“If you have a vacation home and you aren’t there for let’s say the month of June, you don’t have to waste a drop of water during that time, and just water for five minutes when it’s time to play, and you are good to go!” Brillhart added.

Bart Solomon, who has a tennis court in Southampton that utilizes CaliClay’s technology, raved about how beneficial it has been, not just on his court maintenance but on his own body.

“This court is incredibly benign in terms of being user friendly and gentle on the body. Much better than other courts I’ve played on and owned,” Solomon said. “In my opinion it’s a big advantage and selling point which I think should be stressed more.”

Many people and clubs from coast-to-coast have decided to turn to the CaliClay method for their clay-court needs, as Brillhart and his team continue to revolutionize the court maintenance industry.

You can visit CaliClay.net to learn more about CaliClay and examine their in-depth portfolio of projects.

“Here on Long Island and the greater Northeast area, we are always looking for the best solution to the problem of court maintenance caused by the weather that comes in the winter months,” said David Sickmen, Publisher of Long Island Tennis Magazine. “Steve and CaliClay have done an incredible job in addressing these issues, and having played on these courts myself, I can attest to the wide-ranging benefits they offer. I found the bounces of the ball to be true, and the court to play smoothly. I’d recommend tennis court owners, whether it’s at your house or in a club you operate, to explore CaliClay’s offerings for their court needs.”