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| Red clay Red clay is made of crushed brick that is packed to make the court. It is then covered with a topping of additional crushed particles. Some natural clay courts exist, but the courts that utilise crushed brick do not absorb water easily, whereas natural clay courts take two to three days to dry. This surface is the most common in Europe and South America. A clay court is one of the four different types of tennis court. Clay courts are made of crushed shale, stone or brick. The red clay is slower than the green, or Har-Tru "American" clay. The French Open uses clay courts, making it unique among the Grand Slam tournaments. Although more traditional and cheaper to construct than other types of tennis courts, maintenance costs of clay courts are higher than those of hard courts. Clay courts need to be rolled to preserve flatness. The clay's water content must be balanced; green courts generally require the courts to be sloped to allow water run-off. Clay courts are more common in Europe and South America than in the North America. In the United States, courts made of green clay, also known as "rubico", are often called "clay," but are not made of the same clay used in most European and South American countries. (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) Other uses for red clay Moroccan red clay comes from deep below the Atlas Mountains in Morocco. This clay is a strong cleansing clay that will draw excess oils from the skin, stimulate circulation to the skin and act as a powerful astringent for oily skin and hair. It is used in many spas around the world. Use it in facials and body wraps. Moroccan red clay also makes a nice natural color additive for soaps and powders.
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