Category Archives: CoolTop

Planning A New Court Investment

When evaluating a new court or resurfacing project, it’s easy to focus on initial cost—but the smarter approach is to look at the full lifecycle of the surface.

For clubs, that means protecting your investment and delivering a consistent player experience.

For contractors, it’s about recommending systems that perform long-term and reduce callbacks.

Plan your next court with long-term performance in mind.

2026 US Open Pickleball Championships

Another incredible year at the US Open Pickleball Championships—“The Biggest Pickleball Party in the World®”—wrapped up in Naples, Florida, marking the event’s milestone 10th anniversary. California Sports Surfaces is proud to have been the official surface provider since day one, supporting the tournament’s growth into the premier event in the sport.

From Pickleball to PitchFEST – Highlights from NSC25

On June 25-26, California Sports Surfaces returned to the National Sports Convention in Melbourne, bringing innovation to life with our industry partners across Australia.

The highlight was our interactive activation space on the exhibition floor: a portable interlocking CoolTop® court, showcasing how different sports can seamlessly use the same surface.

The importance of athletic surface colors

Selecting the right surface colors is about more than aesthetics: it’s a strategic decision that impacts visibility, playability, heat management, and long-term durability. From contrasting ball visibility to brand alignment and UV resistance, every color choice should support performance and purpose.

CoolTop Shines Bright in the ACA’s 2024 Sustainability report

California Sports Surfaces’ CoolTop® Recognized for Sustainability Performance The solar reflective sports surface solution helps reduce the impact of heat sinks while providing greater player comfort. ANDOVER, Mass. – August 21, 2024– California Sports Surfaces (CSS), a division of ICP Group, was recognized as an industry leader in sustainable surfaces by the American Coatings Association’s …

California Sports Surfaces’ CoolTop® Named Preferred Surface of the Pickleball Australia Association

The new partnership between California Sports Surfaces and Pickleball Australia will support pickleball growth throughout the country with fit-for-purpose courts using the latest in sports surface technology. ANDOVER, Mass. – June 20, 2024 – California Sports Surfaces (CSS) has announced a new partnership with the Pickleball Australia Association (PAA), with CSS’ revolutionary CoolTop® Cool Pigment …