LANCASTER, Pa., (April 2, 2024) — Ecore, a company that transforms reclaimed materials into high-performance products that make people’s lives better, has added a new product to its Ecore Athletic portfolio with the introduction of FlexCourt, a portable, comfortable, high-performance indoor pickleball surface. FlexCourt features an 8mm vulcanized composition rubber (VCR) base layer and is ideal for a wide range of facilities from fitness clubs and gyms to convention centers.
Designed with the avid pickleball player in mind, FlexCourt consists of interlocking tiles that are pre-designed to create a temporary or permanent pickleball court installation. Tiles are offered in two sizes: standard/regulation and a mini option for tighter spaces or portable play. The easy-to-install system can be set up by just four people in as little as two hours.
“We’ve been eager for our Ecore Athletic brand to enter the exciting world of pickleball,” said Bo Barber, Ecore’s Chief Growth and Innovations Officer. “Our new FlexCourt product exemplifies our commitment and ability to provide innovative solutions for the ever-evolving needs of athletes and our customers.”
FlexCourt is meticulously crafted to strike a perfect balance between performance and comfort. The high-performance surface is engineered for heavy foot traction and remarkable speed with a high ball rebound rating for consistent, high-quality play. Additionally, the product has a force restitution of 17% and an energy restitution of 80%, which helps minimize body stress, provides optimal comfort for serious and recreational athletes alike, and promotes safety and ergonomic benefits while allowing for longer play time.
Sustainably made, FlexCourt is comprised of 62% post-consumer recycled content, coated with water-based acrylic and has 100% organic liquid pigments. Offered in pre-designed colors, the inside of the court is Light Blue, the kitchen area is Championship Blue, and the outside of the court is Championship Green.
“As leaders in the flooring industry, we continuously strive to support active lifestyles through sustainable, cutting-edge advancements that enhance both performance and environmental responsibility,” stated Barber.
To learn more about FlexCourt, visit www.ecoreintl.com/products/rubber/flexcourt. For more information about Ecore’s full line of products, visit www.ecoreintl.com.
About Ecore Athletic
Ecore Athletic by Ecore empowers human performance with safe, durable athletic surfaces that boast exceptional acoustic and ergonomic characteristics. From fitness, recreational and indoor/outdoor sports tracks and courts to functional training, health and wellness, and therapy/rehab spaces, Ecore Athletic floors offer unparalleled comfort, density and noise absorption. Through our patented itsTRU® technology, we prioritize superior slip-resistance and impact absorption to protect joints and muscles, so your athletes, clients or students stay safe and perform at their peak for longer. Our commitment to circularity drives us to innovate sustainable solutions that not only enhance athletic performance but also promote environmental stewardship for a greener planet free of rubber waste. For more information about Ecore Athletic products, visit www.ecoreintl.com. 
About Ecore
Ecore is a transformational rubber circularity company. Built on a legacy that began in 1871, we are leading our industry’s circular economy founded on the magic of rubber - a material with a proven past and the potential to reinvent the future. Like rubber itself, we are constantly flexing and finding new challenges to solve, new performance properties to engineer and new uses for this infinitely reusable material. Headquartered in Lancaster, Pa., Ecore serves customers in more than 75 countries, designing innovative technologies and solutions for many industries, including rubber reclamation services, rubber materials, commercial and performance flooring, play surfacing, industrial components, transportation, and agricultural products. Ecore brands include Ecore Athletic, ECOsurfaces, Centaur, QT Sound Insulation, A-Turf, Surface America, SpectraTurf, Ameritread, itsTRU® Technology, and TRUcircularity. Learn more at www.ecoreintl.com.
