SES Battle III elastic rubber basketball tile, 30.1 x 30.1 x 1.6 cm

Description

The SES Battle III basketball tile is an elastic rubber modular tile measuring 30.1 x 30.1 x 1.6 cm, priced from 60 EUR per square metre excluding VAT with degressive pricing by quantity. It is designed for outdoor and indoor basketball courts where shock absorption and grip matter more than the last percentage point of ball rebound, and it carries a five year warranty.

The difference between this reference and a rigid plastic court tile is the material. Elastic rubber deforms under load and recovers, so landings are absorbed rather than returned to the joints, and the surface keeps its grip when damp. For a municipal or club court used several hours a day by mixed ability players, that behaviour is usually more valuable than competition grade rebound figures.

Technical specification

Installation and site requirements

The tiles are laid on an existing hard surface: concrete, asphalt or a sound resin court. Work starts from one corner, the field is closed across the full playing area, and edge and corner trims are then fitted to chamfer the perimeter and protect the outer row from being kicked up. There is no wet trade, so the court is available as soon as the last tile is placed.

Two site conditions govern the result. The first is evenness: a modular surface reproduces the profile beneath it, so depressions and broken edges in the existing slab are repaired first. The second is drainage, since surface water leaves through the joints and needs a fall to run to. A court with an existing one to two per cent fall behaves correctly without further work.

Because the tiles are modular, damage stays local. A tile scarred by a vehicle or vandalism is lifted and replaced from stock, without touching the rest of the court. Keeping a small reserve quantity from the original order, in the same colour batch, is the cheapest form of maintenance planning on a public court.

Where it is specified

Municipal and neighbourhood basketball courts, school and college playgrounds, residential and holiday village courts, club training courts, and multi sport areas that combine basketball with other games. The colour range makes it straightforward to mark out the playing area and the run off zones in contrasting colours, and logos are included in the price rather than treated as an extra.

Where the court is intended to host sanctioned 3×3 competition, specify a competition approved tile instead. Where the requirement is a low cost hard court with minimal cushioning, a polypropylene interlocking tile is the lower priced option. This reference sits between the two.

Frequently asked questions

Is rubber or polypropylene the better choice for an outdoor court?

Rubber absorbs more impact and grips better when wet, which suits heavy recreational use and mixed ability players. Polypropylene is lighter, drains very freely and costs less per square metre, which suits large multi sport areas on a constrained budget. The decision usually comes down to how many hours a day the court is played on and who plays on it.

Do the tiles need to be bonded down?

No. The field is mechanically assembled and held by its own geometry and perimeter trims. Bonding is only considered in exceptional exposure conditions, and it removes the ability to replace individual tiles, so we discuss it case by case.

What quantity is needed for a full court?

Calculate the playing area plus the run off zones you intend to surface, then add a small allowance for perimeter cuts. Send us the dimensions and the substrate type and we will return a quotation within 24 working hours, including trims, markings and delivery. Stock references ship within 5 to 10 working days.

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