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Which turf should I go
with?
PGD CHICAGO manufactures every type of turf available
in the synthetic turf industry. Many companies claim to manufacture
synthetic turf, but only have one or two products to offer.
We offer a full product line of polypropylene, polyephelyne,
nylon and combination turf products for our customers to choose
from, and have the ability to custom
make any turf based on your specifications. The most important
factor to consider when choosing a synthetic turf is the intended
purpose of the green. What do you want to use your green
for? Your putting green should have a turf that is right
for your needs. Select a turf product from the tables below
for a full description of each turf and its specifications.
Also, the Synthetic Greens
at a Glance table can assist in deciding which turf is
right for your needs.
Nylon Turf
Nylon & Nylon sand-filled synthetic turfs have "memory."
The fibers are heat-set during the manufacturing process at
230 degrees and will resist becoming matted down by springing
back to their original upright position. Our nylon synthetic
turfs are much denser than our polypropylene sand-filled turfs.
That is why our nylon products require zero to minimal amounts
of sand-fill. Nylon is also a much stronger fiber than polypropylene
and will resist fading and wear in all weather conditions.
Our sand filled nylon products have been specifically designed
as excellent all-purpose turfs. They give you the best of
both worlds - excellent shot receiving and superb putting
performance. Also, by adding a small amount of sand-fill to
you putting green, you can increase the speed of your green.
Nylon synthetic turf does not require maintenance after it
is installed, unless you add sand during the installation.
Whether you choose a sand-filled or non sand-filled nylon
turf, the surface of your green can be cleared of debris easily,
by either blowing or sweeping the surface.
Polypropylene Turf
Polypropylene is a form of plastic. All polypropylene turfs
require some sand-fill to perform well. There are a couple
of reasons why you need sand-fill in a polypropylene turf.
The most important reason is because the fibers cannot stand
upright on their own. Sand fill is also required to help prevent
the fibers from becoming matted down. Adding sand-fill to
a putting green will equate to periodic maintenance, despite
claims to the contrary. Heavily sand-filled greens will become
hard over time, and will require a little more maintenance
to provide good performance. These sand-filled turf products
require 4-12 pounds of sand per sq. ft., and must be brushed
and re-filled with sand if the sand-fill becomes compacted
or washed away. With the right sand-fill, polypropylene provides
an excellent surface for receiving long approach shots. (The
sand-fill helps disperse the energy of a ball when hit into
a green from any significant distance.) Putting on a sand-filled
turf does have a drawback however. You will experience a "grainy"
effect when you putt on a sand-filled turf. This means that
the ball will roll faster with the grain than against the
grain. This effect will occur with most polypropylene products
that you choose.
Turf Purpose
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333P |
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402P |
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525PN |
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Product: 399N |
Product: 499N |
Product: 525PN |
Product: 586N |
Product: 625N |
Product: 699N |
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$3.99 sq. ft. |
$4.99 sq. ft. |
$5.25 sq. ft. |
$5.86 sq. ft. |
$6.25 sq. ft. |
$6.99 sq. ft. |
Sand-fill Requirements
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499N |
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