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KTRMetco Sports offer a wide range of Cricket Pitches Astro Turfs , to suit the varied needs of our clients. Cricket Pitch Astro turf is a kind of surface manufactured using synthetic fibers that looks and feels like natural grass. KTR Metco Sports Cricket Astro turfs are widely used in developing cricket fields, cricket pitches,

With over 30 years of experience under our belt, we can be trusted to provide the best artificial cricket pitch to match any of your sporting needs. All of our turf is Australian made with APT Australian made yarns. This increases the durability and means we can make certain the quality is high, to ensure that your cricket pitch will stand the test of time. In fact, we pride ourselves so highly on our unmatched durability that we offer up to 15 years warranty on our superior artificial turf products.

We want to provide turf options for anyone. So, whether you need one of our high performing pitches for school play, or highly competitive matches, we offer affordable solutions for both without compromising on quality.

Trying to determine which artificial cricket pitch will fit your needs? At Titan Turf we offer four types of artificial turf for our cricket pitches. Several factors need to be assessed to determine which type and durability of turf is needed. This includes intensity of play, location of the pitch, and how often it will be used. Here are the key differences and how to determine which artificial cricket pitch is better suited for you:

Maintenance

Choosing an artificial cricket pitch over grass for sport means that there is less time wasted on the weekly maintenance needed for the upkeep of grass pitches. This also ties in with value for money, as once the initial purchase is made, upkeep expenses drop dramatically compared to grass.

Eco-friendly choice

It goes without saying that any way we can come together to save water is a benefit for everyone. So why not make the change and decrease the amount of water used!

Why is synthetic cricket turf gaining in popularity? Pro and recreational players alike have great things to say about artificial grass. Dampness can affect the bounce of the ball, which can result in delayed or canceled matches. Artificial cricket pitch drains rapidly in rainy weather, so the surface will be game ready in no time. Grass can get divots, get cut-up or provide uneven surfaces causing twisted ankles or worse. A soft, no-crumb rubber ground is more forgiving when diving, sliding, or even running. Additionally, an inferior lawn affects the speed, spin, and bounce of the ball. An artificial cricket pitch provides a great game that is fairer and more fun.

We are the premier supplier of synthetic cricket grass in Northern California. Contact us today at 844-974-8873 to speak with an expert in sports turf and get some free samples. We are standing by to answer all your synthetic grass related questions.

Watersavers Turf is a division of Watersavers Irrigation which has been in business for over 35 years. Watersavers offers the highest quality artificial grass and all the tools and accessories you need for your artificial turf installation. With competitive pricing and exceptional service, Watersavers is where you want to shop.

Innovations and changes in regulations have seen more clubs and schools opt for artificial cricket surfaces over more traditional natural grass solutions. The main benefit of installing an artificial cricket pitch is the reduction in ongoing maintenance and repair costs, when compared to turf cricket pitches. Investment in artificial cricket wickets for both practice nets and also match days is made more appealing as the surface is more resilient to the frequent changes in the UK weather.

These savings are particularly appealing to small clubs, schools and leisure centres that want to provide suitable facilities but cannot justify the regular maintenance costs needed throughout the year.

Cricket is a sport which has traditionally taken place on good quality grass, but, with the British weather not its greatest friend, astro turf pitches have become used more frequently over the years.

At all levels, cricket has become so much more than a summer sport and now there are calls for games and practice sessions to go ahead more often. But, with regular UK rainfall making grass pitches unplayable for part of the year, an alternative had to be created.

Over the last few decades there has been a huge increase in artificial cricket pitch construction as modern synthetic surfaces replace uneven or weather damaged grass pitches, poorly constructed bases and inferior carpets.

To rank as ECB approved, the pitches have to be tested against some tough criteria set out in their Performance Standards for non-turf cricket pitches intended for outdoor use, which test the performance of the surface during the game, construction and materials used.

Our artificial turf pitches are created using British made Wilton weave carpet or Eco Needle Punched Tufted Turf Carpet. They require minimal maintenance over their expected 15 year lifespan, while the dense fibre shock pad and dynamic base can keep going for many years after.

The main benefit of astro turf pitches is the fact that they provide a consistent, safe and weather proof surface, which enables play all year round. But there are plenty more advantages to be gained from playing on astro turf, too.

At CJ Sport Surfaces we use the finest materials and decades of cricket pitch installation expertise to ensure your astro turf cricket pitch installation complies with ECB standards which will give you a pitch to be proud to use all year round.

For a batting end wicket, we would suggest a 10m or 11m long x either 2.75m or 4m wide but you must also allow space for a suitable run-up. The regulation length to the bowling crease is 20.12m (for an adult, slightly shorter for juniors depending on age) and you need a metre or more behind the batting crease and a few meters for the run-up. Realistically you need a total length of 25m or more ideally nearer 30m, this also needs to be pretty much level and free from obstructions.

The batting end needs to be built to a high standard with a solid stone base surfaced with artificial grass and batting underlay. The bowling end could be the general grass lawn, although if used regularly this will quickly wear out, so we recommend a smaller section of 5m>7m x 2m of hard-wearing artificial grass laid onto a simple stone base be installed in the bowling crease area to reduce this. To make the run-up experience more comfortable for the bowler, you may wish to incorporate a shock pad into the area prior to laying the surface.

If you want to go the whole hog and remove grass wear from the equation you can install artificial grass across the whole area from run-up to the batting end, although this will put the project cost up considerably.

Here at Artificial Lawn Company, we can supply a range of cricket surfaces from cheaper needle punch type carpets, to short dense piled tufted artificial grass products, up to dense woven artificial grass products meeting ECB artificial wicket standards. For most garden wickets we recommend the 10mm tufted grass surface which when combined with a dense 7mm thick x 2.5m wide cricket underlay, gives the best value, performance and appearance. For example our Tournament 10 Cricket wicket grass is a popular choice

Now comes the fun bit, which is where you get your hands dirty. Of course, if you are based in the London and Home Counties area, you can save yourself the trouble and call on our team to come out and install your cricket pitch for you. As well as ensuring your pitch is installed professionally for the best performance possible, our team will also take away any excess turf and mess, allowing you to crack on with your game.

If you would prefer to do it yourself, that is fine too. Simply follow our installation guide here for everything you need. Should you encounter any difficulties, please do not hesitate to get in contact with a member of the Artificial Lawn Company team today.

Traditional cricket stumps are knocked into the ground, which is something best avoided with an artificial grass surface. Luckily, there are several alternatives you can purchase such as spring-loaded stumps, solid stump bases and plastic stumps which are ideal for both indoor and outdoor use.

Although Artificial Lawn Company does not deal in the sale of any sports accessories, our sister company Sportsmark does offer spring return aluminium stumps that are safe for use on your artificial lawn, so give them a call.

3) A retractable curtain netting system (generally without a roof but some can be supplied with this separately) which can be quickly erected or removed to reduce the visual impact on the garden when not in use.

If you want more information on how to make a cricket pitch in your garden or seeking out the use of artificial grass for any other application, please get in touch with the Artificial Lawn Company team today. You can send us a message via our contact page or call us on 01474 364320.

7) Cover with the artificial grass to overlay the timber frame. Tack one end with galvanised flat-head nails and gently stretch the other end whilst nailing up the sides to avoid any creases or ripples. Some further pointers...

The bowling end can be constructed in a similar way but it is not generally recommended to have the timber frame which may cause problems when stepped on it during use, the grass can be just nailed at 150mm spacings directly into the subbase to secure. A simpler base construction of just the 6mm > dust stone can be used approx. 50mm deep.

General Note: If you need to cut the natural grass around the wickets please make sure the batting and bowling surfaces are installed slightly below the surrounding grass levels (10-15mm) to ensure the mower can pass safely over the artificial grass without catching and use additional nails and sand infill along the edges as required.