Sistemas de césped deportivo

Césped para softbol

Q: How does softball turf differ from baseball turf?

Los productos de césped artificial son los mismos: ambos deportes utilizan un sistema de dos zonas con 50 mm en el campo exterior y 12 mm en el campo interior. La diferencia está en las dimensiones del campo: los campos exteriores de softbol son más cortos, las bases están separadas 60 pies y la distancia de lanzamiento es de 43 pies en fastpitch.

Q: Can the same field serve both fastpitch and slowpitch?

Yes. Both formats use the same 60-foot base paths. Line markings for both formats can be tufted into the outfield carpet during production, or removable paint can be applied after installation.

Q: Should we use clay cutouts or full-turf infield?

Both configurations work. Clay cutouts give traditional feel for competitive levels; full-turf infields using clay-colored short-pile turf minimize maintenance and are common at recreational facilities.

Q: ¿Qué tamaños de rollo y personalizaciones están disponibles?

Los rollos estándar son de 4 x 25 m o 2 x 25 m, con un ancho máximo de 5 m. Las líneas de falta, las marcas del camino de bases y los logotipos de los equipos pueden ser tuftados en la alfombra durante la producción.

Q: What maintenance does a softball turf field require?

Planificar el cepillado regular en ambas zonas, la redistribución adicional del relleno alrededor de las bases y las inspecciones periódicas de las costuras en las transiciones de zona. Relyir proporciona instrucciones de mantenimiento con cada paquete de instalación.

50 mm outfield turf with short-pile infield options for softball diamonds and training facilities. Factory-direct from Relyir since 2006.

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Why Specify a Dual-Zone System

Faster Game, Tighter Margins

Softball’s shorter pitching distance and smaller field dimensions compress reaction times. Ground balls reach infielders faster, outfield coverage areas are tighter, and every surface inconsistency magnifies. Relyir’s two-product system addresses each zone’s distinct ball-response requirement.

True Roll at Shorter Distances

Softball’s 60-foot pitching distance means ground balls travel less turf before reaching a glove. The 50 mm outfield pile, stabilized with sand and rubber infill, keeps ball roll predictable across that shorter but faster trajectory — no dead spots or unexpected hops.

Quick-Transfer Infield Surface

Fastpitch double plays demand rapid ball transfers at second base. The 12 mm short-pile infield turf at 52,500 tufts/m² provides the firm, fast surface fielders need to field cleanly and release quickly under time pressure.

Slide-Resistant Base Paths

Softball sliding — especially in fastpitch — concentrates abrasion at each base. Dense PE monofilament fibers and reinforced three-layer backing resist the fiber pull and infill displacement that repeated head-first and feet-first slides create.

Gama de Productos

Outfield and Infield Systems

Five 50 mm monofilament models for the outfield, one 12 mm short-pile model for the infield. Both products ship from the same Relyir production line, ensuring color consistency across the full field.

Modelo	Alto de Pelo	Hilo	Densidad	Calibre	Tasa de Puntadas	Reverso	Colores
Diamond Overcome 50	50 mm	Monofilamento de PE	10.500 hebras/m²	3/4″	20/10 cm	PP + malla + PP (PU opcional)	Verde campo / verde manzana
U & Stem Ideal 50	50 mm	—	10.500 hebras/m²	3/4″	20/10 cm	PP + malla + PP (PU opcional)	Verde campo / verde manzana
Double Stem Wonder 50	50 mm	Monofilamento de PE	10.500 hebras/m²	3/4″	20/10 cm	PP + malla + PP (PU opcional)	Verde campo / verde amarillento
Wave Zeal 50	50 mm	Monofilamento de PE	10.500 hebras/m²	3/4″	20/10 cm	PP + malla + PP (PU opcional)	Verde campo / verde manzana
Wave Vitality 50	50 mm	Monofilamento de PE	10.500 hebras/m²	3/4″	20/10 cm	PP + malla + PP (PU opcional)	Verde campo
Flat Curly Tenacity 12	12 mm	Monofilamento de PE	52.500 mechones/m²	3/16″	25/10 cm	PP + no tejido + PP (PU opcional)	Verde campo

Roll sizes: 4 × 25 m or 2 × 25 m, maximum roll width 5 m. Infield dirt-zone cutouts, foul lines and warning-track color changes can be specified per project. Full datasheets — including yarn weight and total weight — are provided with your quotation.

Diseño de rendimiento

Compressed Distances, Uncompromising Surface

Softball compresses every dimension of the game. The pitching rubber sits 43 feet from the plate in fastpitch — roughly 17 feet closer than baseball’s mound. Base paths are 60 feet, not 90. Outfield fences are closer. The result is a faster game where surface imperfections become more consequential, not less.

A ground ball hit up the middle reaches the shortstop in a fraction of a second. That ball must track true — no hop, no deviation — or the play is lost. The 50 mm outfield turf, stabilized with a sand and rubber infill column, holds fibers upright and provides the consistent ball-roll surface that fast-twitch defense demands.

In the infield, the challenge reverses. Fielders need a surface that plays fast — low bounce, quick response — so they can field cleanly and transfer the ball in one fluid motion. The 12 mm Flat Curly Tenacity, with its dense 52,500 tufts/m² and sand infill, delivers that quick-release behavior at every infield position.

The transition between outfield and infield turf is a critical installation detail. Seams must be flush and secure — any lip between the two pile heights will disrupt ball behavior at the worst possible moment. Relyir supplies both products with compatible backing systems and provides seam guidance for the transition zones.

Many community and school facilities want one supplier for the entire field — outfield, infield, base paths, and warning track. Relyir delivers all zones from a single factory, eliminating color mismatches and lot inconsistencies.

For projects referencing WBSC field guidelines, Relyir provides full specification documentation and coordinates with your installer on zone layout and ball-response targets.

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Ocho Pasos de Producción Bajo un Mismo Techo

Relyir fabrica césped artificial en Jiangsu desde 2006. Cada etapa — desde los pélets de PE virgen hasta los rollos terminados — se realiza en el mismo sitio, lo que nos permite controlar la calidad y mantener los precios.

Las ocho etapas de producción se gestionan internamente, eliminando las brechas de calidad que surgen cuando el compounding, el tejido de pelo y el recubrimiento se realizan en instalaciones separadas. La línea automatizada de césped deportivo, puesta en marcha en 2015, aumentó la capacidad de producción en un 150% y mejoró la consistencia en pedidos de gran volumen.

La personalización está integrada en la línea: la densidad de la hebra, la altura del pelo y los colores de las fibras se ajustan a la especificación de cada proyecto, con opciones de respaldo de PP + malla y PU. El equipo de exportación ha realizado envíos a más de 500 clientes en más de 50 países desde 2009 y se encarga de toda la documentación, desde facturas comerciales hasta certificados de origen.

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2015 capacity expansion — automated sports turf equipment increased output 150%.
Full export documentation — certificates of origin, commercial invoices, packing lists handled in-house.

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Sistema de construcción

Cuatro capas entre el suelo y las clavillas

The turf roll is one component of a four-layer system. We supply both outfield and infield turf and share build-up guidance so installers achieve the ball-response values specified at design stage.

Base de piedra

Compacted aggregate or asphalt with engineered drainage — the foundation that supports both outfield and infield zones, with separate sub-base preparation where dirt cutouts are planned.

Estabilizante de arena

Silica sand brushed into the pile — 20–30 kg/m² in the outfield, adjusted for the short-pile infield to maintain the fast surface response softball fielders need.

Performance Infill

SBR, TPE, EPDM or organic (cork) at 8–15 kg/m² in the outfield; infield zones use sand-only infill or minimal rubber for a quicker surface.

Shock Pad

Optional elastic layer for projects that double as multi-sport facilities or require additional impact absorption beneath both zones.

Close-up of softball turf fibers showing sand infill and seam detail

Zone Transitions and Sliding Durability

Softball’s compressed field dimensions mean zone transitions are closer together, and every seam sits within a player’s immediate field of play. Flush transitions between the 50 mm outfield and 12 mm infield are essential for ball behavior and player safety.

Base areas and sliding zones require particular attention during maintenance. Regular infill redistribution around bases prevents the bare spots that develop from repeated sliding, and UV-stabilized PE fibers maintain their structural integrity through seasons of play in all climates.

Perforated backing for vertical drainage across both zones
UV-stabilized PE fibers rated for continuous outdoor use
Seam guidance for flush outfield-to-infield transitions

How does softball turf differ from baseball turf?

The turf products are the same — both sports use a two-zone system of 50 mm outfield and 12 mm infield. The difference is in field dimensions: softball outfields are shorter, base paths are 60 feet, and the pitching distance is 43 feet in fastpitch. These tighter dimensions make surface consistency even more critical because ball reaction times are compressed.

Can the same field serve both fastpitch and slowpitch?

Yes. Both formats use the same 60-foot base paths. The main difference is pitching distance (43 feet for fastpitch, 50 feet for slowpitch) and fence distances. Line markings for both formats can be tufted into the outfield carpet during production, or removable paint can be applied after installation.

Should we use clay cutouts or full-turf infield?

Both configurations work. Clay cutouts at the pitcher’s circle and bases give a traditional feel preferred at competitive levels. Full-turf infields using clay-colored short-pile turf minimize maintenance and are common at recreational and school facilities. Relyir supplies the turf for either approach.

How do we handle the pitcher’s circle on turf?

The pitcher’s circle can be a clay cutout, a clay-colored turf insert, or the same 12 mm infield turf in a contrasting color. Each option installs with the same backing and seam system. We recommend discussing the approach with your installer to match the competition level and maintenance capacity of your facility.

¿Qué tamaños de rollo y personalizaciones están disponibles?

Standard rolls are 4 × 25 m or 2 × 25 m with a maximum width of 5 m. Foul lines, base-path markings and team logos can be tufted into the carpet during production. Custom colors for warning track and infield zones are available on request.

What maintenance does a softball turf field require?

Plan regular brushing in both zones, extra infill redistribution around bases where sliding displaces material, and periodic seam inspections at zone transitions. Relyir provides maintenance guidance with every installation package so the field holds its playing characteristics through its service life.