Impressions of the Maspeth Outdoor Steel Court by Jon Foster November 29, 2020
I was
graciously hosted by Robert Gibralter and Jeff Anschlowar Friday at
Maspeth Welding in Queens for a hit on the Maspeth Steel Squash
court. It was 60 degrees and partly sunny. I was amazed at
how well the court plays! Honestly, it plays better than the tour
glass court. Even in the cold, the walls have a “pop” to
them...not those occasional mushy, dead spots you experience on the
glass court from the seams.
In addition, the steel walls, naturally turning color (oxidation?) in
the open air I found to be esthetically pleasing. Even though you are
in a box, it really feels like an outdoor experience.
I had zero problem following the white ball as the contrasts are just
fine. I look forward to Dunlop (or other manufacturers) creating
a range of white balls with higher bounce characteristics to facilitate
cold weather outdoor play.
