Benefits of Hybrid Turf (Reinforced Natural Grass)

by | Mar 9, 2016

The latest hybrid turf system – Xtreme Grass – reinforces natural grass’ playability properties combined with synthetic turf durability. The synthetic fibres helps stabilize and protect the natural grass, to improve growth, reduce playing damage and extend the life of your natural grass field.

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Xtreme Grass can be used to reinforce high wear areas.

The system will reinforce full field installations or high wear zones, such as football/soccer goal mouths or center field playing areas.  It can be used for soccer, American football, baseball, rugby, golf and other sport applications to enhance the aesthetics and durability of the natural turf.

“With Xtreme Grass, you’re reinforcing sports performance with the durability of synthetic turf. It’s an effective solution for professional turf managers to incorporate easily into a new or existing natural grass field,” said John Baize, owner of Act Global, manufacturer of Xtreme Grass. “It’s a great system to extend the playing hours or season, and it keeps your field green year round.”

 

BENEFITS OF XTREME GRASS:

Growth Phase

Xtreme Grass features synthetic grass fibers attached to a strong, open weave backing. It is simple to install using typical natural pitch construction methods, and can actually improve the growth phase of the natural turf. The system creates a micro-climate that facilitates quicker germination, better root development, and thicker ground cover.

Xtreme Grass is simple to install   SIMPLE INSTALLATION
Xtreme Grass offers faster, strong natural growth   FASTER, STRONG NATURAL GROWTH
Xtreme Grass offers optimal ground compaction   OPTIMAL GROUND COMPACTION
Xtreme Grass offers a longer growing season   LONGER GROWING SEASON

Operations

Maintenance and repairs with Xtreme Grass are simple and effective. Typical natural grass maintenance can be carried out by a field manager on the system, including aeration, de-thatching, scarification and mowing. For repairs, Xtreme Grass can be grown off site and quickly integrated into the look and performance of the field. No additional expensive or large machinery is needed at the job site. Xtreme Grass is designed to be 100% recyclable at end of life.

Xtreme Grass is ideal for field maintenance   TYPICAL NATURAL FIELD MAINTENANCE
Xtreme Grass is easy to repair   EFFICIENT REPAIRS & REPLACEMENT
Xtreme Grass offers fields green year round   NATURAL FIELDS THAT ARE GREEN YEAR ROUND
Xtreme Grass is fully recyclable   FULLY RECYCLABLE

Player Performance

Xtreme Grass can also enhance sports performance by promoting stronger natural growth and a more uniform playing surface. When compared to unreinforced natural grass, Xtreme Grass performed better in shearing and tearing resistance tests. This means that when the players foot a field, their feet will not tear into the natural grasses as severely.

Act Global has worked with leading agronomy research universities and testing labs to validate Xtreme Grass’ impact on natural growth, durability and sport performance.

Xtreme Grass improves shearing resistance   IMPROVED SHEARING RESISTANCE VS. NATURAL GRASS ALONE
Xtreme Grass offers a uniform playing surface   UNIFORM PLAYING SURFACE
Xtreme Grass is highly durable allowing for more playing hours   HIGHLY DURABLE FOR MORE PLAYING HOURS
Xtreme Grass offers improved ground cover   IMPROVED GROUND COVER

 

For more information on Xtreme Grass, email xtremegrass@actglobal.com, or visit actglobal.com/xtremegrass.