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HOW TO SELECT THE RIGHT WINDSCREEN
Windscreens are a functional and aesthetic addition to your tennis courts.
They provide a dark backdrop against which players can see and react to ball
movement better. They serve to break up gusting winds and allow consistent, even
air flow. Windscreens minimize annoying distractions from nearby swimming pools,
parking lots, highways, and players on adjacent courts. They give courts a
professional appearance and increase playing pleasure by providing a consistent
background and color.
With today's various windscreen materials, the decision regarding which one
to use should be based primarily on budget and aesthetic considerations rather
than on wind reduction because all windscreens work well to break up gusting
winds. The basic question that needs to be answered is, within a given budget,
how dense a windscreen can be installed without risking fence damage from strong
winds. Nine-foot windscreens are recommended for nearly all courts and should
have anti-billow tabs as well as 6" x 12" openings placed 5' to 10'
apart. Six-foot windscreens generally do not look as attractive as nor reduce
wind as well as 9' windscreens and should only be used if the facilities are
located near the water with very strong winds, which would destroy fences with
9' windscreens attached.
Wilson Windscreens Offer a Wide Variety of Choices:
- If aesthetics are the primary consideration, choose either the Royale-Screen,
made of vinyl-coated polyester, or the 9'-high Pro Screen. They both look
great on the court and add to your playing pleasure. The Pro Screen
offers a particularly attractive and distinctive look with its 5' high vinyl
center (for maximum ball visibility and wind control) and 2' high PVC
top and bottom (for optimal airflow)
- In the mid-range is the PVC windscreen, which offers high mildew- and
sun-resistance at an excellent price
- If the budget is the primary consideration, then the Poly-propylene
windscreens are an excellent choice for controlling wind while providing
consistent airflow
- For the smallest of budgets, the Mastershade Plus
provides the best value
Custom Logos on Windscreens
We can put your team or club name and logo onto our windscreens. They're
terrific for tournaments and major events!
Available on our Wilson Pro Screen, PVC Open or Closed Mesh, Royale-Screen
Open or Closed Mesh, and Mastershade Plus.
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