SAVANNAH, GA — AstroTurf, the leader in synthetic turf innovation, has partnered with the world-famous Savannah Bananas to install a brand-new AstroTurf Diamond Series field at Historic Grayson Stadium. This game-changing surface enhances playability and provides the Bananas with a field tailored to their high-energy, fast-paced style of play.
With AstroTurf’s Diamond Series turf, the Bananas now have a field that complements their one-of-a-kind approach to baseball. Bananas Owner Jesse Cole praised the impact the new surface has had on the team’s ability to entertain fans like never before.
“There are clean hops, clean bounces, and they can do trick plays that they have never performed before, as far as bouncing things between their legs, around their backs, and kicking up which they have never done previously,” said Cole. “This gives them an opportunity to really plus the game of Banana Ball.”
AstroTurf’s rapid installation at Historic Grayson Stadium ensured the Bananas had their new surface in record time, allowing them to hit the ground running with their signature high-flying tricks and non-stop entertainment.
“What we were able to do with AstroTurf in a very short window and for them to be able to make it happen and produce at a very high level is really special,” added Cole. “There are some companies that can deliver and some that can’t, and AstroTurf performed in every single way. They delivered for our players and for our fans for many years to come.”
A Game-Changer for Players, Coaches, and Fans
Bananas Head Coach Tyler Gillum echoed Cole’s excitement, emphasizing how the new field has revolutionized their ability to prepare and perform.
“This is a game-changer,” said Gillum. “This thing has changed the game for us as far as the time we can spend with the players— and trick plays have gone through the roof. We have some of the craziest trick plays coming this season.”
Beyond on-field performance, the new surface allows the team to focus more on what makes Banana Ball special: fan engagement.
“The time that we do not have to spend on field maintenance has allowed us to spend more time with the players, work on social media, and connect with fans,” Gillum added. “Everything we do is about Fans First, so this AstroTurf fits in perfectly with our goals.”
AstroTurf’s Commitment to Innovation in Baseball
The AstroTurf Diamond Series is designed specifically for baseball, providing a superior playing surface that enhances performance, consistency, and durability. Aaron Klotz, AstroTurf’s Director of Baseball, shared his enthusiasm for the partnership.
“We couldn’t be more excited to partner with the Savannah Bananas and be part of the Banana Ball experience,” said Klotz. “This team is redefining sports entertainment in such a creative way, and we’re proud that our AstroTurf Diamond Series field will help elevate their game even further. It’s a perfect match of innovation and performance.”
By bringing together AstroTurf’s cutting-edge turf technology with the Bananas’ unparalleled showmanship, this partnership ensures that Banana Ball will continue to thrill fans for years to come.
AstroTurf is dedicated to creating world-class sports and recreational environments that inspire athletes and elevate communities. For more information about AstroTurf, please visit astroturf.com.
About AstroTurf® Corporation
AstroTurf® Corporation is the original inventor and innovator of synthetic sports surfacing, leading the industry for 60 years. Known for pioneering surfacing solutions, AstroTurf® Corporation delivers cutting-edge products focused on performance, safety, and sustainability.
The company’s portfolio includes AstroTurf® fields, the trusted name in synthetic turf; Rekortan® tracks, the benchmark for elite running surfaces; Laykold® courts, the premier choice for tennis and multi-sport court play; and SYNLawn®, the industry leader in residential and commercial landscaping solutions. These products are the original brands in their respective categories and set the standard for quality and innovation in sports and recreational surfacing.
AstroTurf® is dedicated to creating world-class sports and recreational environments that inspire athletes and elevate communities. For more information, visit www.astroturf.com.
About Sport Group
Sport Group is a leading designer, manufacturer and installer of artificial surfaces serving the global sports flooring, leisure and landscaping and industrial markets to over 70 countries globally. Headquartered in Burgheim, Germany, the company’s brand portfolio includes AstroTurf® (the iconic brand that invented the industry), Polytan®, SYNLawn®, LigaTurf®, Poligras®, Rekortan®, and Laykold®. Sport Group is an industry leader in green technologies, pioneering sustainable products and services such as the world’s first carbon neutral soccer turf, the world’s first carbon zero field hockey turf and development of the industry’s first, and only, turf recycling facility capable of recycling EPDM rubber. The company has approximately 2,400 employees and operates nine vertically integrated manufacturing facilities and 31 distribution centers across the Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions. For additional information about Sport Group, please visit www.sportgroup-holding.com.
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