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@danwentskiing
Interesting - to be honest I can't think of a time where I've slipped out on an outdoor court, even if it's wet. Some tyres 'feel grippier' though, which gives me more confidence. The main problem is less control with skidding or braking heavily in corners causing front wheel skids.
For road riding, I think it's an issue of confidence again - I've only ever slipped out on frost or ice and that would happen to any tyre. Perhaps I'm not cornering hard enough.
As far as weight goes, a 200g 700x23c race tyre isn't going to last very long on most people's polo bike. A 350-400g 26x1.25" Ribmo lasts ages. Also, all other things being equal a 26" wheel will be lighter and hence accelerate faster than a 700c wheel.