Platinum Light
Platinum Light is a balanced-performance artificial turf designed for rooftops, patios, and hardscape installations, offering comfortable surface feel, natural-looking appearance, and moderate durability for typical residential use.
With a 1.5-inch pile height and 70 oz face weight, this turf provides a balanced combination of surface structure and comfort. Its drainage rate of 400 in/hr provides high drainage capacity suitable for pet applications, positioning it within its category based on its structural and material characteristics. It also performs well in pet-friendly environments, offering flexibility across different use cases.
Platinum Light by TigerTurf is an artificial grass product with 1.5-inch pile height and 70 oz/yd² face weight, featuring polyethylene yarn with C and W-Blade-shaped blades and 27 oz/yd² polypropylene backing.
The Universal Turf Rating (UTR) is a standardized 0–10 score calculated from normalized specifications - including face weight, pile height, yarn denier, and drainage - to provide an objective comparison of synthetic turf performance.
Turf Characteristics
- Pile Height
- 1 1/2 in
- Face Weight
- 70 oz/yd²
- Gauge
- 3/8 in
- Total Weight
- 97 oz/yd²
- Tuft Bind
- 10 lb
Yarn
- Blade Profile
- C-Shape, W-Blade
- Yarn Color
- Apple, Green, Green (light)
- Yarn Material
- Polyethylene
- Fabric Construction
- Monofilament
- Thatching Color
- Tan, Green
- Thatch Material
- Polypropylene
- Thatch Construction
- Curled
- Grass Yarn Linear Density
- 19500 denier
- Thatch Yarn Linear Density
- 5000 denier
- UV Stabilizers
Backing
- Primary Backing Weight
- 9 oz/yd²
- Secondary Coating Weight
- 20 oz/yd²
- Total Backing Weight
- 27 oz/yd²
- Backing Material
- Polypropylene
- Primary Backing Structure
- Woven
- Secondary Backing Material
- Polyurethane
- Backing System / Reinforcement
- Quadruple-layer, Action backing
- Drainage Rate
- 400 in/hr
Structural Performance
Platinum Light provides basic durability with some limitations under heavier use. Polyethylene fibers offer good durability with moderate resistance to wear and deformation, while very high yarn denier provides maximum fiber strength and excellent resistance to wear and deformation, reinforced blade profiles improve structural rigidity and support fiber recovery under repeated use.
High drainage efficiently moves water through the surface layer.
- Turf Density
- 62.29
- Durability Score
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6.9/10confidence 97
- Drainage Score
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9.0/10confidence 100
Safety
Platinum Light may support accessible use, but no formal ADA compliance documentation is available. High drainage helps maintain a dry and stable surface, supporting accessibility under wet conditions.
Platinum Light by TigerTurf is designed to reduce heat buildup and maintain a cooler surface. IR-reflective technology reduces heat absorption and lowers surface temperature, while lighter yarn colors reflect more sunlight, reducing heat buildup.
- PFAS
- PFAS-compliant
- ADA Accessibility
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3.2/10confidence 100
- Heat Comfort Score
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9.3/10confidence 100
- Heat Reduction Technology
Comfort / Experience
Platinum Light offers a comfortable and slightly soft surface feel. Optimal pile height (1.5") enhances fiber flexibility and cushioning. However, more rigid blade shapes increase structural support and fiber resilience, slightly reducing overall softness. Very thick yarn fibers (19500 denier) prioritize durability over responsiveness, creating a firmer and less cushioned surface.
Platinum Light by TigerTurf provides a highly realistic appearance with strong natural variation and depth. Multiple yarn color tones create natural variation, enhancing visual realism, while multiple thatch tones enhance depth and closely mimic the layered look of natural grass and optimal pile height creates natural depth and proportion, closely resembling real grass. Very high turf density produces an overly uniform surface, limiting natural visual variation.
- Softness Score
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8.4/10confidence 100
- Turf Realism Score
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8.6/10confidence 100
Maitenance Scores
Platinum Light provides moderate maintenance requirements with manageable cleaning effort. Structured blade profiles resist debris accumulation and support easier cleaning, while very good drainage supports consistent cleaning performance. Very high turf density significantly limits accessibility, making maintenance more difficult.
Platinum Light by TigerTurf provides moderate debris resistance with some accumulation over time. Structured blade profiles promote debris shedding and reduce buildup, while very good drainage supports consistent debris removal. Very dense turf significantly limits debris movement and retention.
Platinum Light provides excellent resistance to matting, maintaining fiber structure and recovery under repeated use. Structured blade profiles improve resistance to flattening and support strong fiber recovery, while high yarn denier enhances stiffness and supports strong recovery after compression.
- Maintenance Score
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7.3/10confidence 100
- Debris Resistance Score
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7.6/10confidence 100
- Turf Matting Score
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9.1/10confidence 100
Warranty
- Warranty
- 15-Year Warranty
Manufactured Rolls
- Roll Width
- 15 ft
- Roll Length
- 100 ft
Production Model
- Final Assembly Country
- USA
Installation Efficiency
Platinum Light provides excellent backing stability, maintaining structural integrity and consistent performance after installation. High-quality primary backing materials provide strong dimensional stability and resistance to deformation, while high-performance secondary backing materials enhance structural integrity and improve fiber lock, high tuft bind strength securely anchors fibers, reducing pull-out and improving stability.
Platinum Light by TigerTurf provides good seam alignment with low visibility under proper installation. Tight stitch gauge allows precise alignment and improves seam invisibility, while stable backing minimizes movement and improves seam consistency.
Platinum Light offers good cutting performance with manageable effort. Flexible backing materials improve cutting precision and reduce resistance.
- Backing Stability
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9.4/10confidence 100
- Seaming ease
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8.9/10confidence 100
- Cutting ease
-
8.2/10confidence 100
- Roll weight
- 1100 lb
Application Fit
- Landscape Score
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8.6/10confidence 100
- Playgrounds Score
-
6.1/10confidence 87
- Pet Turf Score
-
8.7/10confidence 99
- Sport Fields Score
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7.9/10confidence 99
- Rooftops Score
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9.0/10confidence 99
- Golf Score
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0.0/10confidence 100
- Ball Roll Speed Score
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0.0/10confidence 100
- Golf Fringe Score
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8.2/10confidence 100
- Tee Score
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0.0/10confidence 100
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Platinum Light by TigerTurf is an artificial grass product with a 1.5-inch pile height, C and W-Blade-shaped blades, and 70 oz/yd² face weight, resulting in a turf density of 62.29. The construction combines polyethylene yarn with a woven polypropylene backing and a polyurethane coating, providing drainage exceeding 400 inches per hour.
Platinum Light achieves a Universal Turf Rating (UTR) of 7.7/10, reflecting durability, realism, softness, heat comfort, drainage performance, and ADA accessibility metrics derived from its structural specifications.
Turf Catalog evaluates artificial grass products using standardized metrics including density, drainage, durability, and application fit, providing an independent alternative to manufacturer specifications.
Turf products in the 70 oz face weight range generally offer greater density, improved resilience, and a more substantial feel underfoot, making them a strong fit for busier residential and light commercial landscapes.