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Interview: Brenden Dawson, Managing Director, GrasSports Australia (Queensland)
Interview: Brenden Dawson, Managing Director, GrasSports Australia (Queensland)

GrasSports QLD is helping schools and community centers deliver next-generation indoor sports facilities. Brenden Dawson explains how the company is installing Laykold GymSports to meet growing demand while adapting to Queensland’s climate, setting a new standard for indoor sport.

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Agents & InstallersMatt Herivel21 October 2025Innovation, GymSports
Luke Burden on the tennis court pace and variety debate
Luke Burden on the tennis court pace and variety debate

Laykold’s former player, coach and tournament director, Luke Burden, explains why court pace variety and consistency is key to the game’s appeal.

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Court ExpertsMatt Herivel9 October 2025Pace Ratings, Sunshine Swing, Tennis
Alberto Correa, Industrial Engineer & Owner, Boldster Surfaces
Alberto Correa, Industrial Engineer & Owner, Boldster Surfaces

From clay-court tradition to pickleball boom, Alberto Correa is reshaping Latin America’s hardcourt future. More than a supplier, he’s building networks, shifting mindsets, and proving why Laykold leads the game.

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Agents & InstallersMatt Herivel1 October 2025Trusted & Chosen, Tennis, Multi-sport
Why big events in China are choosing Laykold
Why big events in China are choosing Laykold

Laykold is the court surface for four major WTA and ATP events in China in 2025. We explore the shift towards higher-quality courts in the region.

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EventsMatt Herivel25 September 2025Trusted & Chosen, Wuhan Open, Tennis
Are court pace classifications fit for professional and college tennis?
Are court pace classifications fit for professional and college tennis?

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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Court ExpertsMatt Herivel11 September 2025Pace Ratings, US Open, Tennis
Laykold and RecycleBalls Shortlisted for Sport Positive Award
Laykold and RecycleBalls Shortlisted for Sport Positive Award

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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EventsMegan Tidbury11 September 2025Trusted & Chosen, Pickleball
Why Laykold has been at the heart of tennis’ evolution
Why Laykold has been at the heart of tennis’ evolution

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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Surface ScienceMatt Herivel20 August 2025Innovation, US Open, Tennis
Laykold delivers non-stop court consistency from the US Open to the Sunshine Swing
Laykold delivers non-stop court consistency from the US Open to the Sunshine Swing

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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EventsMatt Herivel20 August 2025Tailored by Tournament, US Open, Tennis
Installer Profile: Dean Stokes, Marketing Manager, Trompie Sport
Installer Profile: Dean Stokes, Marketing Manager, Trompie Sport

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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Installer ProfileMatt Herivel18 July 2025Trusted & Chosen, Tennis
Laykold Named Official Court Provider of the National Pickleball League
Laykold Named Official Court Provider of the National Pickleball League

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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EventsMatt Herivel16 July 2025Trusted & Chosen, Pickleball
Pickleballers play on and on, on Laykold
Pickleballers play on and on, on Laykold

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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EventsMatt Herivel21 May 2025Trusted & Chosen, Sunshine Swing, Tennis
The Miami Open and Laykold celebrate 40 Years of court consistency
The Miami Open and Laykold celebrate 40 Years of court consistency

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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EventsMatt Herivel28 March 2025Trusted & Chosen, Sunshine Swing, Tennis
The alternative road to Miami...
The alternative road to Miami...

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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EventsMatt Herivel13 March 2025Trusted & Chosen, Sunshine Swing, Tennis
The legends of the Sunshine Double
The legends of the Sunshine Double

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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EventsMatt Herivel7 March 2025Trusted & Chosen, Sunshine Swing, Tennis
Laykold. A winning hand
Laykold. A winning hand

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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EventsMatt Herivel4 March 2025Trusted & Chosen, US Open, Miami Open, Sunshine Swing, Tennis, Pickleball
The many lives of a tennis ball
The many lives of a tennis ball

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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InterviewMatt Herivel21 February 2025Sustainability, US Open, Tennis, RecycleBalls
Laykold is delivering non-stop court consistency from Abu Dhabi to Miami
Laykold is delivering non-stop court consistency from Abu Dhabi to Miami

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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EventsMatt Herivel24 January 2025Trusted & Chosen, Abu Dhabi Open, Sunshine Swing, Pickleball, Tennis
Matty Thomas on the rise of padel and Laykold’s new offering
Matty Thomas on the rise of padel and Laykold’s new offering

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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InterviewMatt Herivel22 January 2025Trusted & Chosen, Padel
BNP Paribas Open Announces Laykold as Official Surface Provider
BNP Paribas Open Announces Laykold as Official Surface Provider

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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EventsMatt Herivel17 January 2025Trusted & Chosen, Sunshine Swing, Tennis
US Open pace consistency in a can
US Open pace consistency in a can

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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Surface ScienceMatt Herivel29 October 2024Pace Ratings, US Open, Tennis
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