- Plexicushion
Plexicushion is a tennis surface system made by
Plexipave , a company based inMassachusetts ,USA .Description
According to the Plexipave website [ [http://www.plexipave.com/systems/tennis/plexicushion/plexicushion.html Plexipave::Sport Surfacing Systems ] ] there are four different types of Plexicushion. They are Prestige, Competition, Tournament and 2000.
The Plexicushion Systems consist of a Plexicushion substrate (Which is a blend of latex, rubber, and plastic particles) and the 100% acylic
Plexipave Surface. The substrate forms a layer which absorbs body shock and reduces muscle fatigue. ThePlexipave [ [http://www.plexipave.com.au/plexicushion.php Plexipave ] ] surface provides the system with a consistent and uniform bounce, long-lasting colour, and allows for the installers to meet speed of play specifications.Australian Open
On
30 May 2007 theAustralian Open andTennis Australia announced Plexicushion Prestige as the new Australian Open surface. The surface was installed in time for the2008 Australian Open , and was accompanied by a change in surfaces at the lead-up tournaments to the Australian Open. For a list of these tournaments, see2008 ATP Tour and2008 WTA Tour .ee also
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Australian Open
*U.S. OpenReferences
External links
* [http://www.plexipave.com/systems/tennis/plexicushion/plexicushion.html Official Site from Plexipave]
* [http://www.tennisaustralia.com.au/ Tennis Australia website]
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