How much Infield Conditioner do I need?
How much Infield Conditioner do I need?
Typical Infield Mixes With most infield mixes, the recommendation for Turface® incorporation is about one ton (roughly 40 bags) of product per 1,000 square feet of skinned area. This results in approximately 10 tons of Turface for a high school, college or professional field with 90 foot baselines and grass infield.
How deep should infield mix be?
Lucky Beaver Professional Infield Mix should be put down to a depth of 3” – 6” on a standard infield renovation. Once laid evenly, we suggest watering your infield with ½ inch of water, rolling it with a 1000 pound roller to achieve proper compaction, and then laser grading it out at 1/2%.
What is infield mix?
All soils consist of sand, silt and clay. The infield mix is the combination of these components plus any conditioners or additives. The other two components of soil, silt and clay, have opposite issues compared to sand.
How many square feet is an infield?
Next, the infield turf area. Base paths are 60 feet long and are typically 3 feet wide. This means the grass area is a square that is 54 feet by 54 feet. So, the infield grass area is about 2900 square feet.
How many square feet is a Little League infield?
Baseball
| Field Type | Pitch Dist. | Infield Turf (sq ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Little League 9-12 yrs old | 46 ft | 2,850 |
| Babe Ruth | ||
| 5-12 yrs old | 46 ft | 2,850 |
| 13-15 yrs old | 60.5 ft | 6,800 |
How do I make my infield softer?
…Too Soft If the skinned area is too soft, wet the area down thoroughly and allow to soak in. Drag with a steel-link mat. Add weight to help compact the soil. If the sand content is too high or if the clay content is too low the soil may need to be modified.
How much dirt does an infield need?
Baseball – Skinned Infield Area & Infield Mix Needed
| Area of Skinned Infield | Dirt Needed for 1″ Depth | |
|---|---|---|
| 70′ Bases Grass Infield | 6,800 sq ft | 21 yds |
| 70′ Bases Skinned Infield | 10,700 sq ft | 33 yds |
| 60′ Bases Grass Infield | 3,850 sq ft | 12 yds |
| 60′ Bases Skinned Infield | 6,700 sq ft | 21 yds |
What is a skinned infield?
Every skinned infield is comprised of three unique components: Sand, Silt, and Clay. Theoretically, you might be able to play a baseball game on an infield made out of 100% sand, but only if you have a sufficient amount of water after every pitch to keep the surface firm and playable.
What is infield conditioner?
Designed to meet the challenges of wet, dry or compacted infields, this durable granule helps create passageways for drainage and eliminate compaction for truer bounces and safer play.