For hardcourt, is smoother the faster? [Archive]

Golden Retriever

09-04-2007, 06:15 AM

Is smoother the surface the faster?

kevhen

09-04-2007, 06:34 AM

Yes. Rough surface equals slow.

Bagumbawalla

09-04-2007, 04:33 PM

In general, yes. A tennis ball will "cling" to a grittier surface- which slows it down for a few microseconds.