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WHY SYNTHETIC FLOORING IS BETTER THAN WOODEN FLOORING IN BADMINTON?
The problems with wooden flooring
Wooden board courts, often seen in integrated sports halls, have relatively good shock absorption but are more slippery than synthetic courts. This means that the badminton player is constantly struggling for grip and traction while running around or generating ground reaction force for overhead smashes. If the court is damp or sweat falls on it, it becomes slippery and players can easily aquaplane.
Even though initial construction costs are significantly lower for wooden courts when compared to all other alternatives, maintenance costs are much higher compared to an equivalent synthetic one because of the fragile nature of wood.
Synthetic flooring
The special features of acrylic courts are that they come in various colors and types. They are similar to PU/PVC courts but harder, with the level of shock absorption depending on the materials under the acrylic floor. This kind of floor feels slightly uneven when you tread down, but can be modified to give excellent grip, endurance and shock absorption properties.
All of these factors mean that synthetic/hybrid flooring is preferable to wooden flooring on badminton courts for players of all ages and skill levels.
