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Old 04-03-2025, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by CarlR33 View Post
Correct, I don’t play and while they maybe standard my question was still not answered so I Googled it and found it kinda, well funny. Reduces wind interference, more enjoyable and focused game experience, privacy, improve ball visibility. Seems it would be more fun if that ace player had to deal with these outdoor sport issues and if they are down now they have adapted, iMO.
It's a mixed bag. For me, greatest advantage is better viability of the ball.

The screens don't "block" wind, they redirect it under and over the screen, often in unpredictable ways.

Older courts have plantings around then that do a better job of diffusing the wind below the screens.