A classic hardwood court delivering reliable performance and comfort for developing athletes.

The popularity of the Trainer III hardwood basketball court speaks for itself. This well-used design gets positive feedback from players, coaches, and facility managers. Trainer III is simple and effective: an MFMA Northern Maple surface, double layer plywood decking, and dependable Johnsonite shock pads. Trainer III is a great way to introduce players to the performance characteristics of traditional hardwood courts.

  • Beautiful Northern MFMA Maple

    Premium 25/32” Northern Maple planks deliver the gold standard in basketball courts, combining exceptional durability, dimensional stability, and timeless visual appeal for long-lasting, high-performance play. Now available with our SmartEdge™ Technology!

  • Comfortable Shock Absorption

    3/8” Johnsonite rubber pads provide a durable, dependable system.

  • Solid Plywood Support

    Two layers of 15/32” plywood ensure stable, confident footing.

  • Proven Design

    Simple, effective, and well-regarded by players, coaches, and facility managers alike

SmartEdge

New SmartEdge™ Technology 

Enhanced durability and stability come at no additional cost, reducing the need for washer rows while improving board flexibility to deliver more consistent performance and long-term reliability.

10 Year Warranty

10-Year Warranty

Tarkett Sports stands behind all ClutchCourt flooring systems. This hardwood court is backed by a 10-year warranty that offers the highest level of protection in the industry.

Maple Grades

First Grade

First Grade Maple includes only boards that are free of any discoloration or distinguishing marks. This grade yields a court surface with the most visually uniformity.

First Grade Maple

Second and Better Grade

By far the most popular grade option, second and better grade maple creates an aesthetically unique court by blending some boards with visible grain marks and others that are unmarked.

Second and Better Grade Maple

Third Grade

Third grade maple is the least expensive of the ClutchCourt maple grades. A majority of the boards included in this grade have distinguishing marks and unique grains, creating a court with distinct character.

Third Grade Maple

SmartEdge™ Technology

A shift in stance. A pattern of movement. A glance to the side. A smart athlete will use subtle signs to know what their opponent will do. Then comes the dramatic block, a steal, or the rebound that safeguards the lead. Read your opponent, make a plan, and take action. That’s playing smart. That’s how you win.

When it comes to hardwood courts, our opponent is humidity. We know exactly what it will do. Fluctuations in humidity will cause hardwoods to expand and contract. High humidity puts lateral pressure on planks to make them buckle. Low humidity will cause cracks and gaps as hardwoods shrink. So, now that we know what we are up against, what do we do? Play smart.

SmartEdge™ is a small 1/64” precision milled bead along the edge of each ClutchCourt maple plank. The design anticipates the forces humidity will cause and creates a built-in tolerance that absorbs the movement. SmartEdge™ will keep planks more aligned and consistent even in the face of seasonal humidity changes.

You know your opponent. You know what it will do. Now play smart with a ClutchCourt maple floor and SmartEdge™ Technology.

Smart Edge Illustration

The Benefits of SmartEdge™

  • Tighter board alignment throughout the year

  • Reduced seasonal gaps and edge stress

  • Improved long term floor stability

  • More consistent appearance over time

  • Greater confidence in overall floor performance