The surface of champions

By Dani Sheehan. 

Performance grows, but the trusted surface stays the same. 

Competing in elite sports, milliseconds matter. Champions are made by skill, sweat and even the surface beneath their feet. For more than 70 years, California Sports Surfaces has been a foundation of trust for athletes. From DecoTurf® and Plexipave® to CoolTop ® and Rebound Ace®, the most iconic tournaments in the world consistently return to California Sports Surfaces because of their proven performance.  

Every U.S. Open from 1978 to 2019 was played on DecoTurf. The Australian Open has trusted Rebound Ace since 1988 and Plexipave for more than a decade. DecoTurf was also selected for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo – marking the sixth time a surface from California Sports Surfaces has been chosen for the world’s biggest stage. 

Their surfaces are engineered for consistency under pressure, tested through years of high stakes play, and refined with each evolution of the game. Here’s why champions continue to trust the surface beneath their feet: 

• Reliability under pressure: When the crowd is silent and the championship point is on the line, the court must hold. That level of reliability comes only through rigorous standards and time-tested solutions. 
• A history of excellence: You don’t get chosen for the Olympics six times by accident. California Sports Surfaces has proven itself at the world’s most visible events. 
• Consistency breeds confidence: Athletes train on the same surfaces they compete on. That familiarity is what builds confidence and fosters better results. 

The story of California Sports Surfaces is a legacy built on earning trust and delivering when it counts most. When the stakes are high, stick with what works. 

Want to learn more about how performance builds trust? Explore the full portfolio at California Sports Surfaces.