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FACILITY & OPERATIONS 44 SportsTurf | April 2015 www.sportsturfonline.com BarenBrug uSa turfgraSS technology patented A turf technology years in the making is now protected by a US patent: the [START ITAL] Lolium perenne ssp. Stoloniferum[END ITAL], perennial ryegrass with determinate stolons, developed by Barenbrug USA. The turfgrass is available as Barenbrug's RPR[DASH HERE]Re- generating Perennial Ryegrass. RPR is durable, thrives under temperature extremes and regener- ates turf horizontally with determinate stolons. This ability to expand laterally is what separates RPR from any other perennial ryegrass. The technology provides unmatched traffic tolerance and other highly desirable traits, including rapid initial establishment. RPR's patent includes 50 claims that cover various aspects including deter- minate stolon counts, crown perimeter and even determine stolon index. A determinate stolon is an above ground horizontal stem that roots at the nodes and does not produce aerial shoots intermittently, but apical meristem will terminate with an inflorescence. This laterally expanding "runners" in RPR, create identical new plants as they expand. The Regenerating Perennial Ryegrass was developed by the plant breeders at the Barenbrug research site in Virginia. Barenbrug USA SweetSpot tamp Beacon Athletics has reinvented the tamp! The SweetSpot tamp system combines innovations such as interchangeable tamp heads, articula- tion of the tamp head and a damping system that alleviates vibration to the operator's body while insuring a direct hit that delivers every bit of compaction power to the soil surface. Beacon Athletics hunter'S mp800Sr360 for Short radiuS ir- rigation Hunter Industries has released the new MP800SR360, a short radius version of its MP Rotator, featuring rotating streams of water applied at a slower rate to conserve water and prevent runoff. The rotator reaches radius settings as low as 6 feet and can reach up to 12 feet on the high end. The precipitation rate remains matched across all arc and radius settings at approximately 0.8 inches per hour. This new addition to the MP Rotator family boasts all of the features and benefits of the current MP Rotator line, including high distribution uniformity, wind-resistant streams, debris-resistant double- pop design, and construction with the highest quality materials available. Hunter Industries electrical valve-in-head field Sprinkler w/ 177' radiuS Underhill International's new M-180S sports field sprinkler offers a range of innovative features, including a 177-foot wide radius and integral electric valve-in-head. The M-180S is designed for use on natural and synthetic turf fields and installs out of the area of play for greater safety and easier mainte- nance. The M-180S is the newest addition to Underhill's expanding line of Mirage long-throw sprinklers, which also includes the M-115, M-125 and M-160. Featuring German engineering and manufacturing, the powerful M-180S is built to perform for up to 25 years. It is constructed from engineered plastic with stainless steel and brass components. Fully adjustable from 30° to 360°, the M-180S can irrigate a regulation football, soc- cer or hockey field with just six heads. Variable rotation speeds deliver precise, consistent cover- age and can efficiently water a sports field in minimal time. The M-180S is also used to quickly cool and clean synthetic turf surfaces before play. Underhill Mirage systems Stihl Battery komBiSyStem STIHL provides professionals the power to make an impact on landscapes without leaving the carbon footprint. STIHL battery-powered equipment combines performance, portability and convenience, all in an environmentally conscious package. Professionals appreciate their quiet operation, instant starting and lightweight con- struction. The only things missing are fuel costs, engine exhaust and seasonal maintenance. Each tool in this innovative battery system is powered by Lithium-Ion technology, delivering long run times with no gradual drop in power. Because STIHL Lithium-Ion batteries are designed to be swapped between STIHL Battery KombiSystem tools, you can use a single battery to tackle a wide range of outdoor projects with no gasoline required. STIHL exmark offerS two new utility vehicleS Exmark has expanded its 2015 product line to include two side-by-side UTV models. The new models feature switch-on-the-fly two- or four-wheel drive, and a customizable two-in-one tilting cargo box that transforms from box to flatbed in minutes. The Exmark 500S and 700S UTVs feature a dual-range automatic transmis- sion. The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) design responds to inputs including vehicle speed, load and engine RPM in real time to de- liver optimal acceleration and fuel efficiency. The 700S adds an electric locking front differential for maximum traction and pulling power, regardless of conditions. The transformable design of the tilt- ing rear cargo box can be converted to a flatbed in minutes for enhanced versatility. Integrated front and rear two-inch receivers give users the ability to hook up trailers or attachments at either end of the machine. Exmark TOOLS & EquIPmENT