Tweener Lighting Systems The Official Low Mast Lighting of the USPTA

After taking the tennis court lighting industry by storm in Europe with over 1,500 installations in 23 different countries, Tweener lighting systems has now begun to make a name for itself in the United States. First publicly launched in the States in December of 2021, the new innovative lighting solution has been installed on over 90 courts at more than 40 different facilities in 11 states. For many country clubs, HOAs and residential courts around the country, this system has become the best and sometimes only solution to light their courts for a number of reasons.

What is Tweener?

The system is made up of sixteen 12’ 6” fixtures that run 100 feet in length down each side of the court, or bank of two courts, to light the playing area. These fixtures are mounted directly to the vertical fence posts within the existing fencing structure at 9-10 feet in height or directly below the top rail. Four 3’ fixtures are installed below the longer fixtures in between the net and service line on each side of the court pointing upward to light high balls and lobs. Each 100-foot run is powered by a power supply box that is mounted directly to a vertical fence post in the same fashion as the fixtures.

Easy Installation

The design of the system makes installation and maintenance a quick, easy and inexpensive process for players and facilities looking to light their courts. With no need for concrete footers, 24’ poles or lift rentals, Tweener can be installed and fully functional for less than the price of traditional lighting in as little as 1-2 days with no structural or building permitting required.

Cost/Energy Efficiency

The ability to install the Tweener system quickly not only saves time, but also money for its customers. On average, Tweener saves its customers up to 30% on materials and installation costs compared to a traditional high mast LED installation for a single court and more than 50% on a bank of two courts.

Minimal Lighting Spillage/ Pollution

This installation process along with the system’s low mounting height allows it to be used in areas where traditional high mast lighting can’t. Certain areas of the country do not allow traditional high mast lighting. Tweener’s linear design produces Class II/III level lighting as classified by the USTA while also meeting light height regulations almost anywhere.

In addition to areas with light height restrictions, Tweener can be used in places with light spillage restrictions. It produces less than one foot candle of light spillage 10 feet outside the fence line of the court, meeting the majority of lighting ordinances in strictly regulated areas.

“The Tweener lighting system has been a remarkable improvement to our facility,” Jon Neeter, owner of The Santa Monica Tennis Center, said. “The experience of our players playing at night was enhanced from day one. Not only did it get rave reviews, but our electrical bill decreased by almost 70% the next month. The best part about Tweener in comparison to our previous lighting solution was the reduction of hot spots. The court is lit so much more evenly than it was in the past. On top of the product performing incredibly well, we’ve been very happy with the technical support and follow-up from 10-S supply. The crew there has been incredible.”

To learn more about the cuttingedge lighting technology, visit www. tweenerusa.com or contact Nick Schultz at 954-824-2001 or nick@10-s.com. *