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In the sport of golf, the quality of the course turf directly impacts players' playing experience and scores. Artificial turf, with its advantages of low maintenance and high durability, has gradually become the choice for many golf courses. However, with a wide variety of artificial turf products on the market, how to select the most suitable golf artificial turf is an issue that course builders and managers need to study in depth. The following analyzes the key selection points from multiple dimensions.
1. The Material of Grass Yarn Determines the Performance Foundation
The material of grass yarn is the core of artificial turf, directly affecting the feel, abrasion resistance, and service life of the turf. Currently, the mainstream grass yarn materials are Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), and Nylon (PA).
The Polyethylene (PE) material is soft and elastic, providing a comfortable foot feel. It closely resembles natural grass in appearance and has excellent UV resistance and weather resistance, making it suitable for areas such as the greens and tees of golf courses. The Polypropylene (PP) material is relatively low in price, but it is hard in texture and has average abrasion resistance, often used in practice ranges where cost control is strict and the requirements for turf performance are not high. Nylon (PA), although expensive, has excellent abrasion resistance and resilience, is resistant to high temperatures, and has a long service life, making it more suitable for areas with high traffic and frequent use. However, its high hardness may affect the rolling performance of the ball on the green. When choosing, it is necessary to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of different materials according to the budget and usage scenarios.
2. The Density and Height of Grass Yarn Affect the Sports Experience
The density of grass yarn refers to the number of grass yarns per square meter of turf, and the height of grass yarn is the length of the grass yarn. These two parameters significantly impact the rolling, stopping of the golf ball, and the players' foot feel. The green area requires smooth ball rolling and stable speed, so the grass yarn density is relatively high, usually 18,000 - 25,000 stitches per square meter, and the grass yarn height is relatively short, generally 5 - 8 millimeters. The tee and fairway areas focus more on cushioning and support, with a moderate grass yarn density of about 12,000 - 18,000 stitches per square meter and a grass yarn height of 10 - 20 millimeters. When choosing, it is necessary to precisely control the density and height of grass yarn according to the functional requirements of different areas of the course to create the best sports experience.
3. The Back Glue Process is Related to the Turf's Service Life
The back glue of artificial turf not only fixes the grass yarn but also affects the durability and stability of the turf. Common types of back glue are Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR) and Polyurethane (PU). The SBR back glue is low in price, but it has poor aging resistance and water resistance. After long-term use, problems such as grass yarn shedding and back glue cracking are likely to occur. The Polyurethane (PU) back glue has excellent weather resistance, water resistance, and bonding strength, which can effectively extend the service life of the turf and has better environmental protection performance, although it is relatively expensive. To ensure that the artificial turf maintains good performance during long-term use, it is recommended to give priority to products using the PU back glue process.
