BATT
Big Absorbent Tennis Towel
After a rain, when the hard court is beginning to dry, get your BATT and witness the magic! As you pull your BATT from the wet to dry parts of the court, the high density foam squeegee will push and spread the water while the microfiber panels (made from non-woven plastic) will absorb the water and pull it across the court, drying the surface very quickly. You will feel some resistance, which means it is working, as the material “grabs” the water, much like a giant suction cup.
A big advantage of this patented microfiber is that it continues to work even when wet. You will NEVER need to wring it out, regardless of how saturated the panels get! The BATT requires little to no upkeep, other than hanging it to dry. The best part yet, the BATT will dry with no smells, mold, or mildew!
Fun fact, you can either pull the BATT yourself or hook it to a golf cart or bike making it easy to dry multiple courts in a row. Maintenance crews LOVE this product!
Dimensions
Approximately 5’ long and 2’ wide ~8 lbs.
Contains 8 layers of microfiber panels
54” high-density polyethylene squeegee
22’ braided polyester rope
“Birdbaths” & Trouble Spots
Have you ever dealt with a low spot or “birdbath” while drying a hard court? A big advantage of the BATT is its ability to dry these troubled areas. The flexibility of the material makes the BATT easily able to spread and absorb water from low spots, which a squeegee cannot do.
Can you guess which side used the BATT?
Most Efficient When…
You will see the best results using the BATT when the court has both wet and dry areas. Pull the product from the wet to dry spots, spreading and absorbing the water as you go. The BATT never needs to be wrung out. The panels really attack the small/medium puddles, while the foam squeegee engages the large puddles, moving the water over a long distance. The BATT will also work on a fully saturated court!
Courts that have a lot of surface debris (leaves, sticks, etc.) will reduce the efficiency of the BATT, since the microfiber panels are unable to grab the water to their full potential. If outdoor temperatures decline into the 30's and 40's (F), the efficiency of court drying decreases as well. Due to nature's physical properties of entropy, as temperatures decrease so do absorption and surface tension. This decreases the ability to spread water over a surface, to evaporate, and dry the courts. So, please be more patient while using your BATT in these conditions!
Material & Qualities
The BATT is made from a patented eco-friendly material with these qualities:
Absorbs 400% its weight in water
Light weight even when wet but very strong
Dries very quickly
Mold and mildew resistant
Tear proof
No fiber release
The squeegee is engineered from a high density polyethylene foam making it ideal for water removal and durability
Wheels to make the pulling easier
No More Rollers or Squeegees!
Unplayable courts can mean a loss in revenue, time, and unhappy tennis and pickleball players! As determined as you might be to get back on the court, current products on the market (like rollers and squeegees) might produce challenges. Foam roller pads break down and need replacement. The handles bend and break, plus they lack the ability to get into the low spots on the court. The BATT dries a larger surface area and the durable material makes the product last a lot longer. Those low spots (bird baths) are easily dried saving time and headaches.
Storing the BATT & Longevity
The easiest way to store the BATT is by hanging it on a fence from the two hooks that are attached to the rope. It will dry very quickly, looks professional, and is in a convenient spot for the next rain.
We have been using the BATT for over five years and still have not had to replace the product. The outer microfiber panel will show signs of wear, but this does not change how well it will work. Once the outer panel gets thin, you can take one of the inner panels and place it over the existing outer panel, basically creating a new product! This can be done three different times, making it last for many seasons. See below, under demonstration videos, to learn how to change your panels. The durability depends on how many courts you are drying, quantity of BATTs your facility is using, texture of your hard courts (some are very abrasive), and how often your area gets rain.