Putting turf decisions

[soupy]

These are samples I received today
i have to order 300 sq feet and the roll will be 320 pounds. The thicker one

it seems like really well made material. Hard to tell how it puts with 1 foot square

[Jay28]

What thickness is the pile? Looks like quite a lot.

[soupy]

the taller one is .85 with the pad and .65 without
the thinner ones is .70 with the pad and .50 without
it really looks well made and very dense. The sight states it stimps at 10 which is the normal speed of my courses greens most of the year

[soupy]

Putter’s Dream 6 is a heavy duty, nylon turf that can be installed inside or out. Keep debris free and this turf will last for years in any climate. This turf putts true in every direction and a 10 on a stimpmeter, faster if you add sand. 10 year wear warranty. 100% nylon .65″ pile height non padded. Also available with a 5mm pad adhered, .85″ pile height. Sold in the width indicated and we can cut almost any length.

[soupy]

since I need to buy 300 square feet I was thinking of just laying 2 15x10's on top of each other to get the height i need for my hitting matt

[Phil G]

Hey Soupy - what is the cost per square ft? Their website does not disclose the price. Thanks.

[soupy]

this is what they sent me


Putters Dream 6, a 45 oz face weight nylon, is $2.00 sq ft and sold 15' wide only, it is the heaviest quality putting turf we sell. It is also manufactured in a 35oz face weight nylon, $1.60 sq ft. The lighter weight is manufactured in 12' and 15' wide. The prices mentioned above are non padded prices.

All the putting turfs are also available with a 5mm pad adhered. 5 mm padded prices are as follows; Putters Dream 45 oz $3.00 sq ft, 35 oz $2.50 sq ft.

Installing a padded putting turf outside is a preference. It does not make the turf last longer or putt better, it adds cushion. The pad does not breakdown but it will retain water therefore taking it longer to dry after it is wet.

All putting turfs putt 10 on a stimp meter.

All turfs are sold in the width indicated and although we don’t cut the width we can cut your length(s), minimum order 300 sq ft.

[soupy]

the pictures of the samples I posted are with the foam
the 45OZ is ..85 with the foam and .65 without

[soupy]

So I received my TFD nylon 36 sample and compared it to the Putters dream sample from US sports factory. The SF one is 47 oz face weight and the TFD is 36 OZ face weight. The SF is noticeably thicker and seems better made. They state a stimp of 10 without any infill. and faster with infill. The cost difference is around $370 shipped for the 2 but I cannot decide if the extra cash will notice a difference. The SF does seem to better made however but that is probably is the extra nylon. They are very similar in looks. I would like to putt on the turf and speed is important. Our club averages around 10 with much higher speeds when the heat of the summer is over

The SF weighs 320 pounds for a 15x20. I will need a small army to lift that with my old non-muscular body.

[bm11]

This may be exactly what I’m looking for to bridge the gap (width and length) between my 4x9 Fiberbuilt and my 8.5x13 enclosure. With some sort of buildup underneath to bring it up to level, of course.

[soupy]

That was my plan before I bought the sim in a box

[CBWag]

HAve you gotten it yet? I missed the recent Costco deal and kicking myself a bit.

[soupy]

no.  it is shipping Friday or Monday.  17k for a GCQ, PC, Projector, hitting mat, landing turf and really nice enclosure cannot be beat.   Not to mention FSX with 30 courses including every premium