Elite players react in half the blink of an eye yet the margin of variance within court pace rating (CPR) categories is 4-5 points. Luke Burden explains why the game needs tighter court classification tolerances.
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Nominated for the Sport Positive Awards alongside adidas and the 49ers, Laykold and RecycleBalls are transforming tennis’s biggest waste problem into the world’s greenest courts—proving every ball can stay in the game…
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From influencing new skills and techniques, to enabling the explosion of public facilities and the standardization of play that democratized the sport, hardcourts and Laykold have had a transformative impact on tennis. Find out how.
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From the sweltering heat and humidity of New York’s US Open to the coastal air of the Miami Open no two tournaments are the same. Discover how Laykold tailors each court to meet local conditions and delivers an elevated level of consistency across the tour.
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In South Africa’s booming sports scene, Trompie Sport is transforming hard courts with Laykold’s durable, sustainable surfaces. Discover how US Open-quality courts are shaping athletes’ futures and redefining sports facilities nationwide…
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Laykold and the National Pickleball League unite to deliver world-class, Australian-made courts. With pickleball booming Down Under, this partnership is set to elevate performance, expand infrastructure, and drive sustainable growth. Find out how…
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Pickleball is booming—and Laykold is meeting demand with courts built for more play, safer movement, and greener performance. Discover five sport specific innovations driving players, pros, and clubs to trust Laykold for pickleball’s fast-growing future.
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For 40 years, Laykold has been the foundation of the Miami Open, delivering Grand Slam quality and unmatched pace consistency through four venue changes and decades of innovation—supporting the iconic tournament’s greatest moments, champions, and matches year after year…
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The Arizona Tennis Classic and Cap Cana Open give rising stars key opportunities while ensuring top-tier competition on Grand Slam quality Laykold courts, custom-built for each tournament’s demands and made to replicate Miami’s conditions. These Challenger 175 events may fly under the radar, but they’re crucial stops on the road to Miami.
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Winning Indian Wells & Miami back-to-back takes more than talent—it demands adaptability, endurance & precision. Only a select few, the likes of Graf, Djokovic & Federer, have done it. In 2025, Laykold joins the club as the first chosen surface for both events…
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Be it a temporary installation or a permanent feature in an iconic sports arena, Laykold is setting the standard for Grand Slam quality and consistency in tennis and pickleball courts. Hear from Franz Fasold of Ace Surfaces about the recent Laykold installations in Madison Square Gardens and the Las Vegas Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino...
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An idea born from a trash can to a groundbreaking mission, RecycleBalls is tackling tennis' biggest environmental challenge. CEO Erin Cunningham shares the story…
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Laykold is elevating the game in Q1 2025 with Grand Slam quality courts tailored for 5 elite tennis events and 2 premier pickleball championships. From pace precision to court consistency, here’s how Laykold meets the unique challenges of every tournament to deliver unmatched playing conditions...
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A pioneer on the padel scene, Matty Thomas is credited with bringing the sport to Australia as well as being a coach, player, consultant, and ambassador for Laykold. Find out what’s behind the padel boom and why Matty chooses Laykold.
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The BNP Paribas Open proudly teams up with Laykold as its official surface provider beginning in 2025. Find out why the Palm Springs partnership is set to bring quality, court pace precision and consistency, technological innovation and sustainability to Tennis Paradise.
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Laykold has bottled the US Open courts so that they can be recreated time and again. The secret? It’s written in the sand.
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Magnus Gustafsson has lived tennis—Growing up in a tennis family in Gothenburg, he played during Sweden’s golden era in the '80s and '90s. With 16 years on the ATP Tour and multiple titles, he is now helping to shape the next generation of players and advising clubs on court surfaces through his role as Tennis Director at Unisport.
We caught up with Magnus to talk about his career, his role at Unisport, and why Laykold is his go-to court surface.
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Michael Sturm has led the development of the Laykold GymSports product range and the overall development of Sport Group’s global approach to the indoor sports flooring market. Having worked in the sport surfaces business since 1989, with seven years specializing in indoor gym products, he brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to the project. He downed tools to talk us through the new GymSports product innovation from Laykold and what it means for a multitude of indoor sports.
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Fresh from the US Open, Laykold is bringing its world-leading court expertise indoors with Laykold Gymsports. The new product range is an indoor, multi-sport surface system, ideal for Olympic venues through to school gymnasiums. Read on for 12 ways your indoor facility could benefit from Laykold‘s latest product innovation…
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Over 25 years, Laykold has built Australia’s largest court installation network. This network has refined our surfaces to optimize local materials and create products that withstand the Australian climate. Delivering Grand Slam quality across Australia, discover more on our tailor-made Aussie courts.
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