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www.stma.org November 2014 | SportsTurf 41 New soil surfactant pellets Underhill International introduces new soil surfactant pellets, Tournament-Ready Plus with Actosol, to help prevent and cure localized dry spots in "hydrophobic soils" at sports fields, parks and other natural turf areas. By improving the infiltration rate, Tournament-Ready Plus with Actosol allows more efficient irrigation coverage and reduces hand-watering. Hydrophobic soils re- pel water and do not allow it to infiltrate down to the root zones, causing dry patchy areas. The pellets are used to supplement turf that has poor moisture-holding capacity by increasing water absorption onto soil particles. Featuring a blend of natural ingredients and surface-active agents, including humic and fulvic acid and micronutrients, Tournament-Ready Plus with Actosol modulates water movement laterally and vertically into the soil profile for up to 14 weeks after treatment. Underhill New topdresser from TurfTime Equipment TurfTime Equipment's new TT 2430 Advantage topdresser is becoming a contractor and manager favorite for synthetic and natural turf. Designed to spread material faster than competitors, the industry's largest eight paddle spinners distribute material evenly up to 50 feet wide. With two simple adjustments, an operator can drop 6 ft. baseline. The large hopper with sideboard option accommodates 2000 lb bags of infill mix for synthetic fields. These heavy-duty topdressers are built on durable two or four-wheel chassis, and come with several power options. TurfTime Equipment Whisker plugs and field line anchors Here's an effective tool for identification of sports field and boundary intersections using a whisker plug and steel field line anchor. The zinc plated field insert provides a durable permanent location while the 6 inch nylon string marking whisker plug helps to quickly identify the location. The masonry whisker plug can be quickly removed for sports activities or left if place during mowing operations. Installation is quick when using a 1 inch diameter soil auger or bit and inserting the field line anchor 6 inches. The whisker plug is easily inserted into the steel anchor while exposing 3 inches of the marking whisker that is mower safe. Alternatively, the whisker plugs can be buried directly into turf and infield locations by first creating a ¾ inch pilot hole 3-4 inches in depth, inserting whisker plug, then covering the pilot hole. Trim the whiskers to a desired height using a side cutting tool. Whiskers come in white or orange. Tru Mark Athletic Field Markers Turfco's new Torrent Blower gives you better control Turfco's new patent-pending Torrent Blower delivers high-velocity, high-volume airflow with a new level of control for year-round productivity. Superintendents and grounds mangers now have greater command over air speed, air direction, noise management and fuel consumption. Answering the call for more control, Turfco developed a new wireless, handheld controller to adjust blower functions and multiple air-speed settings. The controller allows the operator to dial in the exact nozzle direction for unprecedented precision. Faster nozzle rotation speed dramatically increases productivity, because operators won't need to slow down to wait for the blower at the end of each pass. The controller is also equipped with a unique idle/resume button enabling users to idle down the machine when bystanders are near and quickly resume operation at their original setting when the area is clear. Turfco Manufacturing Better synthetic turf base UltraBaseSystems Champion is the result of innovative engineering while listening to the economic demands of an enthusiastic industry. UBS Champion provides scientific approaches the base replacement industry has come to expect from UltraBaseSystems panels. UBS Champion delivers the safety performance expected from a shock pad, the high volume drainage expected from a drain system and the structural superiority of a compacted base, all in one complete package. Measuring the same area as the UBS Standard panel yet weighing 40% less, this .75 inch panel is built for safety, strength and performance and priced to impress. Install UBS Champion for a lifetime or remove it in a day, you never lose your investment with UltraBaseSystems. Innovative Base Technologies LLC New Redexim Turf Cutter 610 The new Redexim Turf Cutter 610 is a revolutionary implement that cleanly cuts sod for repairs in lawns, fairways, sports field, and nursery applications. The machine can be used to cut a variety of turf types and to precisely shave the last bit of soil at your work site to prep a clean bed and move existing turf to a new location. The Turf Cutter 610 is a PTO driven machine that can be used with a compact tractor or a Redexim Carrier. The low levels of vibration created by the Turf Cutter cause almost no fatigue to the operator, allowing projects to be completed more quickly and efficiently than the competition. The adjustable angle on the Turf Cutter 610 allows use in all types of grass and the belt drive makes it simple to maintain. The Turf Cutter 610 is an innovative implement which makes a great addition to any turf manager arsenal at an affordable price. Redexim North America