So I’ve been hearing folks rave about Westway tennis courts for ages, decided it was time to check it out myself. Grabbed my racket last Tuesday, booked online real quick – dead simple process actually.
First Impressions Walking In
Parked my car near the entrance and man, the size hit me first. Eight courts all lined up shiny under the London sky. Noticed the surface right away – that blue acrylic stuff they use at US Open? Yeah, felt proper under my sneakers. No cracks or weird bumps, just smooth like butter.
Testing the Playability
Met my buddy Dave there. We started volleying light at first. Ball bounce? Predictable every damn time. When I slammed a hard serve near the line, no crazy skids. Loved how the court let me slide just enough without eating concrete. Wind can get tricky up there though – smacked one lob that sailed way long!
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What clicked for us:
- Lights worked perfect – played till 10pm no issues
- Net tension stayed tight all three sets
- That view tho – high above Westway roads, felt like floating
Gear & Amenities Check
Changed in their locker room – basic but clean, no funky smells. Pro shop guy actually gave decent stringing advice when I asked. Forgot my water bottle but didn’t panic – they got vending machines right by Court 3. Grabbed an overpriced Gatorade but whatever.
The Real Player Perks
Chatted with some regulars during breaks. Sarah (plays there Thursdays) told me: “Booking’s never hell here – always slots open.” Saw this dad coaching his kid nearby too. Community vibe’s strong, not snobby at all. My wrist started acting up in the third set – nice thing? The foam rollers they loan for free near reception saved my life.
Final take? Costs a bit more than park courts but worth every quid. Left sweaty and grinning like an idiot. Hell yeah I’m booking again next week.