Synthetic Turf Bocce Court Surface
Synthetic turf has become one of the most popular surfaces used in the construction of bocce ball courts. It great playability and years of low-maintenance use. In addition, drainage tile is recommended to eliminate surface puddling, providing superior drainability.
Pros
The Pros of Synthetic Turf
Low Maintenance - Aside from blowing off leaves and other debris, synthetic turf bocce courts require virtually no maintenance.
Playability - By combining a slightly higher pile design with our innovative infill systems, XGrass bocce courts provide excellent roll while resisting ruts and grooves.
Cleanliness - Unlike loose-fill options, turf provides a seamless, unitary surface that does not blow away or get tracked onto or into its surrounding environment.
Durability - Once installed, turf courts tend to be far more durable than their clay or crushed oyster shell counterparts.
Drainage - By combining perforated turf with a proper sub base, turf courts possess excellent drainage characteristics.
Appearance - Turf courts maintain their color year-round, unlike clay and oyster shell courts which tend to darken over time - requiring fresh material to bring back the desired appearance.
Cons
The Cons of Synthetic Turf
With the exception of bocce purists who insist that traditional crushed oyster shell courts are the only option, most people will opt for synthetic turf if the budget allows.
The only real negative to turf bocce courts is that the initial costs for materials and installation can be relatively high - especially when compared to clay, sand or pea gravel.
Cost
The Cost of Synthetic Turf
To determine how much it will cost to build a turf bocce court, one must look at the key elements of the system.
Base - Concrete will typically cost much more than a decomposed granite base.
Drain Tile - When laying turf over concrete, some type of sub base, drainage tile is highly recommended.
Turf - Not only does synthetic turf come in a variety of face weights and pile heights, but different materials and additives used in the manufacturing process can affect costs.
Infill - High-quality bocce turf systems feature the same infill systems used to create Tour Greens Tour-Quality synthetic grass putting greens.
Comparison Chart
See how crushed oyster shell surfacing compares to other popular bocce court surfacing options.
| Surface Features | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dust/Mess Free
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 no |
 yes |
no |
no |
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Low Maintenance
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no |
yes |
no |
no |
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Environmentally Friendly
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yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
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Great Drainage
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yes |
yes |
no |
no |
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Typical Cost
(Surface Material Only) |
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