Engineered for stability, resilience, and cost-effective performance in modern sports venues
VMKON’s Maple Hardwood Single Keel System is a high-performance sports flooring solution designed to deliver professional playability with a streamlined single-joist structure. Using premium hard maple surface boards and an engineered keel layout, it provides consistent shock absorption, reliable ball rebound, and long-term stability for everyday athletic use.
Its simplified single-keel design improves material efficiency and reduces installation complexity, helping control project costs while maintaining performance. This makes it well suited for school gymnasiums, training facilities, fitness centers, and multi-purpose sports halls.
| PERFORMANCE | According to EN 14904 |
| USE | World-Class Basketball Venues Indoor Sports Facilities |
| FLOORBOARD TYPE | Maple | 22±1mm Thickness |
| SUBCONSTRUCTION | EPE High-Foam Polyethylene + Multi-Layer Plywood + Wood Joists |
| REQUIRED SUBFLOOR | Even or uneven |
| FIBA Certification | ✔ |
| LIFESPAN | 10–15 years under typical sports hall usage |
| REQUIREMENTS EN 14904:A4 | TEST RESULTS | |
|---|---|---|
| SHOCK ABSORPTION | ≥ 55 < 75 % | 57% |
| VERTICAL DEFORMATION | ≥ 2.3 < 5.0 mm | 2.7 mm |
| BALL BOUNCE | ≥ 90 % | 94% mm |
| FRICTION | ≥ 80 ≤ 110 | 95 |
| WEAR RESISTANCE | ≤ 80 mg | 33 mg |
| ROLLING LOAD RESISTANCE | ≤ 0.50 mm | 0.30 mm |
A Vmkon maple hardwood flooring system delivers a measured 57% shock absorption (Grade-1 requirement: 50–75%), striking a well-balanced combination of cushioning and stability for superior comfort during high-impact activities. This performance helps reduce impact load during jumps and rapid transitions, supporting athlete comfort and safety while maintaining reliable playability for sports such as basketball and badminton.
Built to withstand demanding daily use, the flooring demonstrates strong resistance to wear and deformation. Abrasion performance reaches 33 mg (requirement: ≤ 80 mg), indicating excellent wear resistance. Under rolling load testing, the system shows an indentation of only 0.30 mm (requirement: ≤ 0.50 mm) with no visible damage observed, supporting dependable performance under repetitive foot traffic and equipment movement.
Experience competition-grade playability with a 94% vertical ball rebound (requirement: ≥ 93%), delivering consistent and predictable ball response for high-level play. In addition, the flooring achieves a slip resistance value of 95 (requirement: 80–110), providing stable traction to help athletes maintain control during quick starts, stops, and direction changes.
Enhancing both functionality and aesthetics, the surface features a refined low-gloss appearance with 27% gloss at 85° (recommended: ≤ 45%). This lower-gloss finish supports reduced glare and improved visual comfort under typical indoor lighting, while delivering a clean, modern court look.
