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#Post#: 1943--------------------------------------------------
New surface on the horizon: GLASS
DIR By: Slasher1985
Date: October 29, 2013, 6:32 am
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A very interesting potential new surface, that would permit
tennis to enter a new century of high technology impregnated
into the sport. The floor can be used to accurately pinpoint the
ball anywhere it lands (much higher than the Hawkeye system) and
it can also be used to track the player's movements, actively
being able to show movement statistics to spectators and even to
players.
If this surface gets accepted by the ATP, its bounce can be
adjusted just like hard courts, but players will have less
problems with movement as the surface will not be as tough as
the hard courts. The visual displays will also be helpful to
track the ball during a match so that spectators can see more of
what is going on.
HTML [URL=http://"
HTML http://www.damngeeky.com/2013/01/23/8509/asb-glassfloor-worlds-first-interactive-glass-floor-lets-you-play-5-sports-on-one-surface.html"]The<br
/>new glass floor[/URL]
General Masterclass can provide more technical details here. He
has the info! ;D
#Post#: 1948--------------------------------------------------
Re: New surface on the horizon: GLASS
DIR By: Clay Death
Date: October 29, 2013, 10:38 am
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fascinating stuff general slasher.
I knew nothing about it before.
#Post#: 1956--------------------------------------------------
Re: New surface on the horizon: GLASS
DIR By: Clay Death
Date: October 29, 2013, 11:36 am
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--- Quote from: Slasher1985 link ---
>
> A very interesting potential new surface, that would permit
tennis to enter a new century of high technology impregnated
into the sport. The floor can be used to accurately pinpoint the
ball anywhere it lands (much higher than the Hawkeye system) and
it can also be used to track the player's movements, actively
being able to show movement statistics to spectators and even to
players.
>
> If this surface gets accepted by the ATP, its bounce can be
adjusted just like hard courts, but players will have less
problems with movement as the surface will not be as tough as
the hard courts. The visual displays will also be helpful to
track the ball during a match so that spectators can see more of
what is going on.
>
>
HTML [URL=http://"
HTML http://www.damngeeky.com/2013/01/23/8509/asb-glassfloor-worlds-first-interactive-glass-floor-lets-you-play-5-sports-on-one-surface.html"]The<br
/>new glass floor[/URL]
>
> General Masterclass can provide more technical details here.
He has the info! ;D
>
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this really is unbelievable stuff. perhaps its time they start
using these hi tech/futuristic surfaces at some of the masters
events.
it is better for the sport. the players, and the fans.
#Post#: 1962--------------------------------------------------
Re: New surface on the horizon: GLASS
DIR By: Mr.Tee
Date: October 29, 2013, 2:15 pm
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This sounds quite incredible. But how close are we really to
having a surface like that approved?
I remember in 2007 when Rafa and Fed played "The battle of the
surfaces" match. Back then I thought it had a chance of being
legitimate tennis surface but that never happened...
#Post#: 1973--------------------------------------------------
Re: New surface on the horizon: GLASS
DIR By: Clay Death
Date: October 29, 2013, 3:02 pm
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speaking surfaces, I wish they had a slam on a fast/faster green
clay.
u.s. open used to be on such a surface once at forest hills. I
would not mind a slam on that surface but indoors.
or at least a masters event on that surface.
#Post#: 2039--------------------------------------------------
Re: New surface on the horizon: GLASS
DIR By: Slasher1985
Date: October 30, 2013, 2:14 am
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--- Quote from: Mr.Tee link ---
>
> This sounds quite incredible. But how close are we really to
having a surface like that approved?
>
> I remember in 2007 when Rafa and Fed played "The battle of the
surfaces" match. Back then I thought it had a chance of being
legitimate tennis surface but that never happened...
>
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Well, it's not even close really. I doubt ATP even thought about
it. If enough fans talk about it though, maybe they would
consider. I was definitely searching for Tiriac though. I know
he'd like the idea. ;D
#Post#: 2050--------------------------------------------------
Re: New surface on the horizon: GLASS
DIR By: Emma
Date: October 30, 2013, 6:08 pm
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I doubt this will ever take place. First of all, the movement
will be heavily compromised, Second. the ball bounce will be
another factor. Even the blue clay was a turn off for the
players - this is a bit far out.
#Post#: 2095--------------------------------------------------
Re: New surface on the horizon: GLASS
DIR By: Slasher1985
Date: October 31, 2013, 2:54 am
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Movement and ball bounce are the most important advantages of
this surface. And it has one more that no other surface has.
Visual display to assist players perform even better. ;D
#Post#: 2179--------------------------------------------------
Re: New surface on the horizon: GLASS
DIR By: Emma
Date: November 1, 2013, 7:38 pm
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--- Quote from: Slasher1985 link ---
>
> Movement and ball bounce are the most important advantages of
this surface. And it has one more that no other surface has.
Visual display to assist players perform even better. ;D
>
>
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How do you know those are advantages without any ATP tournament
being played on glass where pro players competed and found it to
be an advantage?
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