September 10, 2006
Los Angeles, CA - The words Play Ball will have new meaning this Fall as children go to bat at Seoul International Park in Los Angeles. In fact, you could say, the whole experience will look and feel like a dream … a Dodgers Dream Field to be exact.
The natural grass and dirt are gone. So are the worries over inclement weather, dry conditions and field maintenance. The focus now is on having fun. That’s because Seoul International Park holds bragging rights to an all-weather, state-of-the-art synthetic A-Turf field. Designed for multi-use, the new field will get the most action from the youth baseball program.
Whether it’s the resilience needed for soccer or the natural ball bounce expected for baseball and softball, A-Turf systems meet the high performance demands needed to create a superior playing surface. Understanding the various sports and the expectations of both players and coaches help A-Turf deliver outstanding fields every time.
“Our goal is to create a surface as close to natural grass as possible,” said Jim Dobmeier, President of A-Turf. “In fact, a noticeable difference between A-Turf and other synthetic grass manufacturers is the amount of infill movement or “spray” as athletes perform. A-Turf has virtually no “spray” because of superior fiber density.”
That’s important because the less infill movement the more consistent the surface. A-Turf systems have the most fiber strands per square yard – a claim no other synthetic grass manufacturer can make. More fiber strands, which result from a narrower distance between rows and a closer distance between stitches, means less movement of the infill components. And, that means a better playing surface.
Designed with a denser construction of polyethylene fibers, A-Turf uses a high level of specialized rubber and sand infill to increase playability and lower the G-MAX rating. The lower the G-MAX rating, the greater the shock absorption and less impact to the athlete.
In addition, the new A-Turf field is virtually unaffected by adverse weather conditions eliminating the need for rain delays or postponements. And when it comes to maintenance, little is needed to keep the field in prime playing condition.
