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Laykold’s 100 years on The First Serve - Your Home of Tennis podcast
Laykold’s 100 years on The First Serve - Your Home of Tennis podcast

Richard Tattershaw, Global Sport Group Marketing Director & Brett Phillips, The First Serve -Your Home of Tennis podcast, discuss Laykold’s 100 years.

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Court ExpertsMatt Herivel6 March 2026Tennis, 100 years
Laykold Marks Centenary as Official Court Surface of the 2026 BNP Paribas Open
Laykold Marks Centenary as Official Court Surface of the 2026 BNP Paribas Open

A premier WTA 1000 and ATP Masters 1000 event, Indian Wells is played on Laykold courts, as is the Miami Open that follows. Together, these tournaments form the renowned “Sunshine Swing,” with Laykold serving as the only surface ever to be used across both events.

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EventsMatt Herivel27 February 2026Sunshine Swing, Tennis, 100 years
Official Court Surface of the ATP Mexican Open Acapulco 2026
Official Court Surface of the ATP Mexican Open Acapulco 2026

Laykold extends its presence in Mexico & wider Latin America, with the ATP Mexican Open Acapulco 2026. This prestigious ATP 500 Tour event is one of the cornerstones of the South American Golden Swing and adds to Laykold’s growing list of professional events.

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EventsMatt Herivel23 February 2026Tennis, ATP Mexican Open Acapulco, 100 years
Wesley Baum, Technical and Field Support Manager/Western US Sales Manager, Laykold
Wesley Baum, Technical and Field Support Manager/Western US Sales Manager, Laykold

Wesley Baum is a Laykold Legend, with a career at that is defined by his deep understanding of how products perform beyond the lab. In this most recent interview, he discusses how he’s using his technical knowhow to help people make the right decisions based on chemistry, application, and real-world experience.

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Laykold LegendsMatt Herivel19 February 2026Tennis, 100 years
Laykold continues to set the pace at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open
Laykold continues to set the pace at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open

The 2026 Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open delivered a week of crowd-pleasing tennis, breakthrough performances and a fitting start to a landmark season for Laykold, as the surface provider celebrates its centenary year.

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EventsMatt Herivel17 February 2026Abu Dhabi Open, Tennis
Laykold is delivering non-stop court consistency from Abu Dhabi to Miami
Laykold is delivering non-stop court consistency from Abu Dhabi to Miami

From pace precision to court consistency, here’s how Laykold is tailoring the surface to meet the unique challenges of every tournament  to deliver grand slam quality playing conditions in every location.

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EventsMatt Herivel10 February 2026Trusted & Chosen, Abu Dhabi Open, Sunshine Swing, Pickleball, Tennis, Miami Open
100 years of inventing & reinventing tennis courts
100 years of inventing & reinventing tennis courts

For 100 years, Laykold, alongside iconic brands such as Dunlop, Wilson and adidas, has played a transformative role in the development, global spread and success of tennis.

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Court ExpertsMatt Herivel30 January 2026Trusted & Chosen, Tennis, 100 years
Interview: Brad Tuckman, Co-Founder, The Fort
Interview: Brad Tuckman, Co-Founder, The Fort

Brad Tuckman came to pickleball from an unexpected path. What began as a way to stay active during the pandemic quickly grew into a new passion and, ultimately, a new business, currently enjoyed by around 200 members per day and powering pickleball in Florida.

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InterviewMatt Herivel23 January 2026Trusted & Chosen, Pickleball
Interview with Franz Fasold of Ace Surfaces
Interview with Franz Fasold of Ace Surfaces

Franz Fasold, President of Ace Surfaces, reveals why exhibition events and temporary courts are booming—and how 12 years of trust in Laykold surfaces keeps installations seamless, safe, and spectacular. Discover the up and coming exhibition events held on Laykold…

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Agents & InstallersMatt Herivel11 December 2025Trusted & Chosen, Pickleball, Tennis
Jeff Bryant, National Sales Manager, Laykold
Jeff Bryant, National Sales Manager, Laykold

He’s been called Mr Laykold for a reason. From tennis’ boom to pickleball’s rise, Jeff Bryant has seen it all. The Laykold legend breaks down the shifts reshaping the sports and shares lessons on trust, grit, and what it takes to build an industry leader.

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Laykold LegendsMatt Herivel4 December 2025Trusted & Chosen, Pickleball, Tennis, 100 years
A sustainable breakthrough from your shed to the centre court
A sustainable breakthrough from your shed to the centre court

In a global first for the sports surface industry, Laykold has joined forces with Paintback to give unwanted domestic paint a powerful second life through their Australian-made courts. Find out more about this pioneering partnership.

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Green TechnologyMatt Herivel6 November 2025Sustainability, Tennis
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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Events, Green TechnologyMegan 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
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