Last Updated on April 13, 2022 by ReTurf

With the weather finally starting to warm up outside,  it’s time to start thinking about gearing up for baseball season.

If you already have one or more batting cages at your sports facility that need some updating, or are just in the early planning and budgeting stages, you may have wondered what type of turf you should use: regular grass or synthetic turf? 

When deciding whether to go with regular grass or artificial turf for baseball or softball batting cages, there are several important things to take into account. Whether your facility’s batting cages are indoor or outdoor, synthetic turf has several benefits over regular grass that are worth considering.

Here are some of the benefits that synthetic turf has over regular grass—specifically for batting cage applications:

#1 – Less Maintenance

Synthetic turf requires significantly less maintenance than regular grass—a huge plus if your facility has several batting cages, or if you just have a lot of ground to cover (literally). Unlike using regular grass in batting cages, there’s no need to worry about getting in there with a mower/edger, weeding, or fertilizing—let alone fitting this kind of upkeep into your facility’s budget.

#2 – More Durable

Synthetic turf is more durable than regular grass, so it can handle more wear and tear. This makes it ideal for batting cages that see a lot of use. And unlike standard artificial turf, the lightly-used artificial turf products offered by ReTURF are professional grade, designed for use in highly-demanding athletic facilities and professional sports settings.

#3 – Easy to Clean

Synthetic turf is very easy to clean, so you won’t have to worry about the continual build-up of grime that can occur with public batting cages with regular grass and dirt. When the time does come to clean your artificial turf, all that’s required is rinsing it off with a hose.

#4 – No Watering Required

When it comes to water conservation—or watering costs—there’s no contest. Because it doesn’t require irrigation, synthetic turf can save a lot of water (and money) over the long run. This is obviously even more important in arid climates or areas that are prone to periods of drought, but it’s a benefit no matter what part of the country your facility is in.

If you’d like to be more sustainable and save money, ReTURF’s recycled artificial turf for batting cages is the way to go.

If you’re looking for a durable, sustainable, easy-to-maintain surface for your batting cages—that will bestow big cost savings in the long run—synthetic turf is the way to go. ReTURF offers several high-quality artificial turf products intended specifically for baseball and softball batting cages, so you’re sure to find the perfect batting cage building materials for your facility’s needs. If this is part of a larger project, we can assist you every step of the way.

Our team of professional turf experts are more than happy to assist you. Use the form below to contact us, or give us a call at (828) 518-5787.