DALTON, Georgia | AstroTurf.com | June 18th, 2025 — Synthetic turf has become the preferred playing surface for baseball programs nationwide- from Major League ballparks to high school diamonds. Why? Because it delivers reliable, safe, and consistent performance and durability that natural grass simply can’t match. With fewer rainouts, lower maintenance demands, and customization of the field, bunts, slaps, and bounces play like they should.
Built for All-Weather Play
Natural grass fields are vulnerable to wear and tear from weather, often needing downtime for repairs. In contrast, advanced drainage systems mean synthetic turf fields recover quickly after storms. That means less impact from rainouts, less disruption to practice or game schedules, and more opportunities to play. The durability of artificial turf also makes it ideal for high-traffic and frequent usage.
Lower Maintenance, Long-Term Value
Artificial turf removes many of the expenses tied to natural grass. No mowing, watering, or fertilizing. This not only reduces labor and operational expenses but also helps conserve water. Over time, the cost savings from reduced maintenance make artificial turf a wise investment, especially for schools or organizations with tight budgets.
Safety and Performance are Synonymous
Every inch of a synthetic field is engineered for safety and consistency. Player safety is a top priority, and synthetic turf fields deliver consistent, impact-absorbing surfaces that help minimize injuries. Integrated shock-absorption layers help reduce impact forces, limiting the risk of joint injuries and surface-related sprains.
Predictable Field Performance
The predictable surface also supports more accurate ball behavior, benefiting both hitters and fielders. Synthetic turf systems ensure uniform ball bounce and consistent sliding distances. With no surface inconsistencies, synthetic turf helps players train and compete with confidence.
Tailored to Your Game
One of the biggest advantages of synthetic turf is customization. You don’t just get a field, you get a performance system built to suit your team’s unique style. Want a faster infield and a slower outfield? No problem. Synthetic turf systems can be tuned through custom infill ratios, specialized fibers and pile heights, and surface speed adjustments.
Synthetic turf isn’t one-size-fits-all. Backed by lab data, playability metrics, and decades of innovation, AstroTurf delivers a surface engineered for your team’s success. This tailored approach helps fine tune each field’s speed to give customized playability and performance. AstroTurf engineers your field with the resilience and safety your athletes deserve.
For more information about AstroTurf and its innovative turf solutions, please visit astroturf.com.
About AstroTurf® Corporation
AstroTurf® is the Original Synthetic Turf Brand and the leader in baseball-specific turf innovation. The AstroTurf Diamond Series sets the benchmark for high-performance baseball and softball surfaces and are engineered for true playability, safety, and long-term durability. Designed with input from players, coaches, and groundskeepers, the Diamond Series delivers elite-level performance from the first pitch to the final out.
AstroTurf also offers top-tier surfacing solutions across multiple sports, including football, baseball, softball, field hockey, soccer, and lacrosse, along with industry-leading brands such as Rekortan® for track, Laykold® for court systems, and SYNLawn® for landscaping.
From major league stadiums to neighborhood ballfields, AstroTurf is elevating the game one field at a time. For more information, visit 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 sportgroup-holding.com.
