
Why Domo® Smashcourt® instead of a classic clay court?
Clay is the surface of choice for many tennis players. It is considered the ideal surface for ball speed and ball bounce. In addition, the relative softness of the clay tennis surfaces allows for sliding and turning with minimal risk of injury. There are, however, some limitations. These are mainly the high maintenance requirements. The court needs to be watered on regular basis to prevent dust formation. On the other hand it becomes unplayable during and after heavy rainfall and at temperatures below freezing. It is therefore not playable during certain months of the year.
The Domo® Smashcourt® artificial clay court offers both professional and amateur tennis players the same look, feel and playing properties as a classic clay court. It achieves the same ball speed and ball bounce with optimal player sliding. The unique feature is the line markings. The lines are positioned higher so that they are always visible. In addition, the special clay-coloured ceramic sand creates a very natural looking and even tennis court where ball impressions remain visible during play.
Domo Smashcourt has the Same playing properties as on a clay court
The goal behind the design of Domo® Smashcourt® was to provide tennis players with an identical playing experience to that of a tennis clay court. With the difference that it can be played in all weather conditions, even after heavy rain. Click on the button to get more information about the playing properties of Domo® Smashcourt®:
- Slow to medium playing speed
- Consistent ball bounce
- All weather court
- Use indoors & outdoors
Domo Smashcourt is A Low-maintenance tennis surface
Compared to a traditional caly court, the maintenance of a Domo® Smashcourt® artificial clay court is significantly lower. The need for water irrigation is eliminated and the frequency of sanding and leveling is greatly reduced. Click on the button below to learn more about the maintenance benefits:
- Saving in maintenance costs
- Always playable and durable court
Domo Smashcourt is An artificial turf construction for stability and visibility
Artificial grass top layer with ceramic sand
Domo® Smashcourt® is comprised of two main components, namely synthetic carpet and send, that are brought together to form its construction. A unique line marking is embedded to ensure the white lines are visible at all times. Via the buttion below you can learn more about the construction.
Your Domo Smashcourt advantages

Unique line markings
Domo® Smashcourt® is provided with elevated line markings for perfect visibility when filled with sand.

Consistent ball bounce
Domo® Smashcourt® offers a consistent ball bounce equivalent to classic clay courts. In addition, ball impressions remain visible during play.

Always playable
Artificial clay is always playable, all year round, even after heavy rainfall.

Easy maintenance
Thanks to the fibrillated fibres of Domo® Smashcourt® the sand moves less, which leads to easier and cheaper maintenance.
The difference between Domo® Smashcourt® and a classic clay tennis court
Characteristic | Domo® Smashcourt® | Classic clay court |
---|---|---|
Maintenance | Low | High |
Irrigation | None | High |
Dust formation | None | Yes |
Stability | High | Good |
Playability | All year round | In dry, non-freezing periods |
Ball bounce | Consistent | Consistent |
Sliding | Excellent | Excellent |
• Dutch standard NOCNSFKNLTB2-15*
* Depending on the chosen specifications.
Make your Domo® Smashcourt® complete
We offer additional options to complete your Domo® Smashcourt® artificial grass pitch. This can be done in terms of environmental friendliness and hassle-free installation. Make your choice and we will take care of it.
Go for a renewable tennis court with Domo Infinitum® backing
Domo® Infinitum is a new and innovative backing that guarantees a latex- and polyurethane-free covering. This makes your tennis court fully recyclable in a closed circuit at the end of its life cycle.
Get your Domo® Smashcourt® installed
Looking for a partner to install your Domo® Smashcourt®? Domo® Sports Grass can assist you with the complete court installation: from the sub-base, foundation, laying the artificial turf to adding the sand.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Domo® Smashcourt® artificial clay tennis court cost?
The cost of a Domo® Smashcourt® depends on several factors: the size of the court, whether you are renovating an existing court or building a new one. In general, the purchasing cost of an artificial tennis court is higher than a traditional tennis court. However, during its lifetime, an artificial tennis court will cost less than a traditional clay tennis court. This is due to the lower maintenance and the fact that Domo® Smashcourt® does not require irrigation to be playable. This means huge financial savings on water consumption. In addition, Domo® Smashcourt® can be played on all year round. This ensures the same playing capacity in the colder months as in the summer months and guarantees income for the club/association during the winter months.
How to maintain your artificial clay court?
An outdoor tennis court is subjected to heavy use and weather conditions. It is therefore essential to keep your Domo® Smashcourt® in top condition at all times.
The first thing is to keep it clean and make sure it is been used in a correct and proper way:
- Only enter the tennis court with clean sports shoes specially designed for clay courts or omnicourts
- Ban the use of chewing gum on and around the tennis court
- Do not place any heavy or pointed objects on the playing surface
- Do not play on a damaged surface
As a tennis club or user, there are some simple activities to keep the court clean:
- Remove dirt and leaves from the tennis court. If you do not do this on time, problems might appear with water permeability
- Remove surrounding weeds on and around the field. This is best done by hand
It is also advisable to hire a professional to carry out a specialised padel court maintenance twice a year. Check the Domo® Smashcourt® maintenance page for more information.