Tennis court lines
Tennis court striping with crisp 2″ edges.
Tennis courts are straight lines at two widths: 2″ everywhere, and up to 4″ on the baselines. The Straight Line 1000 frames both, and the 4″ tape guide in the Contractors Package handles the wider masking tape.
- 9,000 ftmasked per day*
- 1″–8″line widths
- Lifetimelimited guarantee
What you need: Contractors Package
Straight Line 1000 with two 4″ tape guides for the baselines, 1″ guides for fine work, The Caddy for rolling between courts, and the Off Set Pointer for re-striping faded lines.
Tennis court dimensions
A doubles court is 78 ft long by 36 ft wide; singles sidelines sit 4 ft 6 in inside the doubles sidelines (27 ft wide). Service lines are 21 ft from the net. Lines are 1″ to 2″ wide, except the baseline, which may be up to 4″.
| Measurement | Spec | What it means for striping |
|---|---|---|
| Court size | 78 × 36 ft doubles · 78 × 27 ft singles | Sidelines and baselines |
| Line width | 1″ to 2″ · baseline up to 4″ | 2″ setting, 4″ tape guide for the baseline |
| Service line | 21 ft from the net, each side | Two straight lines |
| Center service line | Net to service line, splits the service boxes | 2″ line |
| Center mark | 4 in long, centered on each baseline | Short 2″ mark |
| Net height | 3 ft at center · 3 ft 6 in at the posts | Posts 3 ft outside the doubles sidelines |
| Total painted line | About 480 linear ft | All straight lines |
| Pickleball on a tennis court | Up to four 20 × 44 ft pickleball courts fit on one tennis court | Paint pickleball lines in a contrasting color |
*Performance figures are based on productivity comparisons between Precision Floor Marking products and traditional methods. Confirm dimensions with the governing body or your facility standard before painting.
How a line goes down
Chalk, mask, roll, pull. One person does all of it from a standing position.
Lay out the corners
Measure the court or zone and check it is square: both diagonals should match before you snap a line.
Snap the chalk lines
The integrated chalk line anchor holds the line at the machine, so one person walks it out and snaps it.
Set the line width
Set the distance between the machine's two tape strips to the width the line calls for.
Push to tape
Walk each chalk line standing up. The Straight Line 1000 lays two parallel strips of masking tape with the line between them.
Roll the paint
Roll the paint your surface calls for into the gap, in the color your layout assigns.
Pull the tape
Peel both strips for a crisp edge. When lines fade, the Off Set Pointer tracks them so you can re-mask for a refresh coat.
Where it goes to work
Parks and HOA courts
Repaint faded lines or add pickleball in a second color without hiring a crew.
Schools and clubs
Several courts in a row, same width every run.
Court contractors
Resurface jobs end with striping; one operator finishes it.
Tennis-to-pickleball conversions
Lay out four pickleball courts on one tennis court in a contrasting color.
“We’re saving time and effort, the results are better, and we’re happy to be off our hands and knees.”
Tennis striping questions
What do I need to stripe a tennis court?
How wide are tennis court lines?
Can I add pickleball lines to a tennis court?
Does it work on outdoor acrylic courts?
Can one person stripe a tennis court?
Made in Independence, Missouri · Limited lifetime guarantee
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