Indian Wells Tennis Garden
When the world’s best arrive in the California desert each March for the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, they compete on Laykold, the advanced acrylic hard-court system engineered and manufactured by Advanced Polymer Technology. Beginning with the 2025 tournament, Laykold became the Official Surface Provider of the BNP Paribas Open, resurfacing all 29 tennis courts at Indian Wells Tennis Garden. This move underscores the event’s commitment to performance consistency at the very highest level of the sport.
A New Era for the Tennis Courts at Indian Wells Tennis Gardens
For more than two decades, Indian Wells was associated with a different hard-court brand. In 2025, tournament organizers announced a strategic switch to Laykold to deliver a state-of-the-art, tour-level playing experience across the entire venue. Players and media immediately took notice, discussing the updated feel and speed, comparable to other elite events that rely on Laykold, while emphasizing the goal of precision and consistency for every match on site.
Why Opt for Laykold?
Laykold from Advanced Polymer Technology is a multi-layer acrylic system installed over asphalt or concrete, available in a range of configurations from traditional hard courts to cushioned builds designed to improve force reduction and player comfort. The brand’s engineering focuses on pace precision – both measured and repeatable – across a full facility, which is essential for professional competition and high-volume daily play.
Helps reduce the risk of injury
Helps reduce fatigue
Enables longer play
Unmatched consistency
Aesthetically appealing
Available in a variety of colors
Long-lasting
Made in the USA from sustainable materials
Sustainability Built In
Beyond performance, Laykold invests in sustainability. Select systems incorporate a shock pad made with thousands of recycled tennis balls, helping facilities reduce environmental impact without sacrificing playability. For a global stage like the tennis courts at the Indian Wells Tennis Gardens, these choices demonstrate how elite tennis can align with smarter materials and responsible manufacturing, much like what Advanced Polymer Technology has to offer.
The Significance for Professionals and for Fans
The BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden is the largest combined ATP/WTA event and a centerpiece of the sport’s “Sunshine Swing.” Having Laykold underfoot brings the event into alignment with other top tournaments that trust the same surface, including the US Open and the Miami Open. For players, that means familiar footing and predictable bounce profiles from practice courts to show courts. For fans, it translates to the clean, aggressive tennis they expect from a world-class hard-court event.
What Laykold Delivers to the Tennis Courts at Indian Wells:
- Consistency across 29 courts: From outer practice courts to Stadium 1, the ball response and friction are tuned to the same spec, which is key for fair competition and training.
- Configuration flexibility: Tournament operators can select pace categories and cushioning to meet tour standards while respecting the event’s unique desert conditions.
- Tour-proven pedigree: Laykold’s résumé includes the US Open and multiple ATP/WTA 1000s, making it a natural fit for the global stage at Indian Wells Tennis Gardens.
- Durability and aesthetics: Long-lasting color systems and UV stability keep courts performing and looking pristine through high-volume use and broadcast scrutiny.
Trusted Manufacturing by Advanced Polymer Technology
Advanced Polymer Technology is a leading manufacturer of high-performance coatings and surfacing systems for courts, tracks, and recreational surfaces worldwide. Our manufacturing footprint and quality assurance provide the backbone behind every Laykold court, which is critical when you are delivering surfaces for the BNP Paribas Open courts on a strict build schedule and to exacting tour standards.
Long lasting and UV stable colors
Pace precision measured in decimal points and consistent across the full facility
Force reduction courts maintain 98% of their force reduction for 10+ years
Elevating Indian Wells with Laykold
By selecting Laykold from Advanced Polymer Technology, Indian Wells Tennis Gardens sends a clear message: the event is committed to elite-level surface performance that meets the expectations of today’s pros and tomorrow’s champions. The adoption of Laykold at the Indian Wells Tennis Gardens enhances competitive fairness, boosts venue-wide consistency, and aligns the tournament with the most prestigious hard-court events in the sport.
Whether you are a facility manager aiming to replicate the courts at Indian Wells Tennis Gardens, a coach seeking consistent training environments, or a player who wants the feel of tour-level surfaces, Laykold by Advanced Polymer Technology delivers a proven, sustainable path forward. Contact us today for more information.
Elevating Indian Wells with Laykold
By selecting Laykold from Advanced Polymer Technology, Indian Wells Tennis Gardens sends a clear message: the event is committed to elite-level surface performance that meets the expectations of today’s pros and tomorrow’s champions. The adoption of Laykold at the Indian Wells Tennis Gardens enhances competitive fairness, boosts venue-wide consistency, and aligns the tournament with the most prestigious hard-court events in the sport.
Whether you are a facility manager aiming to replicate the courts at Indian Wells Tennis Gardens, a coach seeking consistent training environments, or a player who wants the feel of tour-level surfaces, Laykold by Advanced Polymer Technology delivers a proven, sustainable path forward. Contact us today for more information.