THIS WEEK’S FIELD TIP

As you know, the common wear areas on the mound and where batter’s and catcher’s cleats dig in around home plate need extra attention. An excellent way to maintain playability and effectively fortify these areas is to add clay. Fortifying with clay is effective, but also requires more maintenance. You can also consider porous rubber barrier mats buried slightly below the soil. This week we take a look at repairing high wear areas fortified with clay. Learn how to repair clay-fortified areas at the Groundskeeper University lesson Module 102. Mound & Home Plate Care: Repairing Clay-Fortified Areas…
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Pitching and Batting Mats — 10% OFF

IN STOCK: Ships within 24 hours! Straight edge 4′ x 6′ mat with 1/2″ nonporous 100% recycled black rubber. Mats are flat on one side with non-skid texture on the other and can be used as either a pitching/batting mat or dugout rubber mat flooring. Exclusive Pitching and Batting Mats, use pbmat10 during checkout (offer valid thru July 2).

Beacon Buckets (Set of 5) — 10% OFF

IN STOCK: Ships within 24 hours! A bucket’s a bucket, right? Not exactly. Beacon Buckets are different. Each bucket is printed with helpful tips on how to do a particular ballfield job — instructions for chalking infields, base care, clay repairs, tarp care, and using drying agent. They’re heavy-duty plastic with a sturdy handle and a lid, so you can carry them easily on the field, then use them for moisture-free storage in the shop. You’ll wonder how you got by without them. NOTE: Buckets ship without product. Exclusive Beacon Buckets Set of 5, use buckets10 during checkout (offer valid thru July 2).

DISCONTINUED ITEM OF THE WEEK

DISCONTINUED Item — Standard Backstop Padding — NEARLY 50% OFF!  — Only one option remains: Royal blue 4’H x 10’W. This padding was returned for being the wrong size. Brand-new condition. Standard Backstop Padding