The first Har-Tru court was constructed in Hagerstown, Maryland in 1932 and the brand was born. Har-Tru is consistent, timeless, and intimately acquainted with some of the greatest moments in the history of the game.  There are many physical benefits to playing on Har-Tru courts.  The softness of Har-Tru provides a much less joint jarring workout.  The slower speed and higher bounce produces longer rallies and a better workout.  Har-Tru is 10–15 degrees cooler to play on than a hard court.  Har-Tru courts can be played on shortly after and sometime during a rain shower.  Clay-court tennis is all about the journey and not the end. It reflects hard work, patience, and endurance. It rewards those who think before they act, who are creative, and who are flexible in their approach to the game. It can humble you and it can make you feel invincible. Not surprisingly, the skills required to win on clay are the same skills required to win in life; hence it is the right surface for players of all ages.  For three-quarters of a century now Har-Tru courts have been preferred by avid tennis players and the reasons have never changed.