California Sports Surfaces® Extends Partnership with the Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships through 2029
CoolTop® Named the New Surface for the Main Championship Court, Delivering Cooler Play Under the Florida Sun
ANDOVER, Mass. – April 24, 2025 – California Sports Surfaces (CSS), a brand of ICP Group and the leading supplier of premium sports surfacing systems, has extended its long-standing partnership with the Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships through 2029. As part of the renewed agreement, California Sports Surfaces will continue as the Official Court Surface of the Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships, a designation that underscores the company’s commitment to supporting the growth and professionalism of the sport.
Since the inception of the US OPEN Pickleball Championships in 2016, California Sports Surfaces has played a pivotal role in delivering high-performance court surfaces for the event. In previous years, DecoTurf®, recognized globally for its durability and consistency, was the surface of choice for the tournament. For 2025 and beyond, that role will be taken over by CoolTop, a next-generation cool pigment technology designed to reduce surface temperatures on acrylic athletic courts through advanced solar reflectance, providing a cooler, more comfortable playing experience.
“CoolTop represents an evolution in court technology, offering the same reliable playability as our flagship systems but with a significant added benefit: heat reduction,” said Tom Magner, Director of Product Management, California Sports Surfaces. “In the Florida heat, that difference matters. Athletes will appreciate the cooler surface temperature.”
Held annually in East Naples, Florida, the Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships is widely recognized as the premier event in pickleball, drawing thousands of athletes and fans from around the world. The ongoing collaboration between California Sports Surfaces and the US OPEN team ensures that the courts meet the highest standards of performance, safety, and innovation.
With this renewed partnership, California Sports Surfaces continues to lead the industry in providing cutting-edge solutions tailored to the unique demands of pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in the United States.
To learn more about CoolTop®, visit www.CaliforniaSportsSurfaces.com. To learn more about ICP Group, visit www.ICPGroup.com.
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About ICP
Innovative Chemical Products (ICP) Group is a leading specialty chemical manufacturer in North America and provides coatings, adhesives and sealants globally. With operations headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, and multiple manufacturing facilities around the world, ICP serves multiple end markets, including building materials, specialty construction and sports surfaces. ICP is privately held and manufactures products under several recognized specialty groups. For more information, visit www.ICPGroup.com.
ICP is a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity.