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Technical
Benefits of Pro-Bounce System
With
the unveiling of our Pro-Bounce System, we wanted to help you in
understanding this patented system's benefits. Herein, we define and
inform
you
on the outstanding benefits it brings to tennis and sport court surfaces.
Point-Elastic Surface: This
type floor is typically constructed as a resilient, soft,
bending floor. Upon a point-shaped load, it has the characteristic of
creating a
small surface tread depression, which appropriates the dread
dimension of the object.
Area-Elastic Surface: This
type floor is typically a rigid, non-bending floor.
When
under load, the floor deflects in area considerably beyond the immediate
loaded surface. Most gymnasium floors, and some running tracks and artificial
turf surfaces
demonstrate area-elastic properties.
Pro-Bounce is this type
surface.
For a point-elastic surface, the area of deformation exceeds the load area
only
minimally whereas for an area-elastic surface, the area of deformation is
larger
than the loaded area. In the area-elastic: Deformation occurs and this
may
enhance performance and reduce loading. Loading on the human body is
defined as the production of forces acting on the human muscular-skeletal
system. When such loading is to large, it may be expected that the
internal
structures (of the body) will be damaged.
With this in mind, it has been our purpose to produce a surface
that would
solve the problems that tennis court and sport court owners experience
with
cracks and other faults in the hard court (asphalt/concrete) area.
Correcting in a
meaningful way in producing a long-term solution, and also to bring
to the court
owner and player a resilient surface that would reduce the loading on the
human
muscular -skeletal system.
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Where can it
be installed . . .
In addition to a
asphalt or concrete base, it may be installed over a crushed stone, clay
or har-tru base that is compacted and prepared. It can reduce the base
cost of a new court, enabling the court owner to enjoy its additional
benefits.
We are experienced in area-elastic with our cushioned
synthetic grass court surfaces. Tennis players around the world are
seeking safer and better performing surfaces that will enable them to
enjoy the sport more and longer, without the treat of injury.
Pro-Bounce has been assessed on the basis of the ability
of subjects [players] to perform well on the surface and on the ability of
the surface to reduce the loading of the human body. One of the first
Pro-Bounce installations, it was said:
"Pro-Bounce rescued us from a dangerous cracked
condition and
gave us a great cushioned surface. The ladies in our group
fight
to play on these courts because they are easier on the knees than
our
other courts."
As an area-elastic
surface, it stores energy in the form of strain energy when it deforms, it
is possible that this energy is given back to the player during a foot
movement in acceleration. It also absorbs the energy in the stopping
motion. The combination of these attributes translates into a physical
feeling of cushion.
Area-elastic properties in Pro-Bounce produce this unique
quality of the '
Cushion Court
" label. By combining this 'label' and
the overlay strength to repair cracked and deteriorated hard court
surfaces, you have a "winner!"
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