Playground Fescue
Playground Fescue is a balanced-performance artificial turf designed for rooftops, patios, and hardscape installations, offering exceptional softness, basic visual appearance, and moderate durability for typical residential use.
With a 1.375-inch pile height and 55 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 performs consistently across pet-friendly environments and related residential applications.
Playground Fescue by TigerTurf is an artificial grass product with 1.375-inch pile height and 55 oz/yd² face weight, featuring polyethylene yarn with W-Blade and N Shape-shaped blades and 29 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 3/8 in
- Face Weight
- 55 oz/yd²
- Gauge
- 3/8 in
- Total Weight
- 84 oz/yd²
- Tuft Bind
- 10 lb
Yarn
- Blade Profile
- W-Blade, N Shape
- Yarn Color
- Olive, Green
- Yarn Material
- Polyethylene
- Fabric Construction
- Monofilament
- Thatching Color
- Tan, Green
- Thatch Material
- Polypropylene
- Thatch Construction
- Curled
- Grass Yarn Linear Density
- 10800 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
- 29 oz/yd²
- Backing Material
- Polypropylene
- Secondary Backing Material
- Polyurethane
- Backing System / Reinforcement
- Quadruple-layer, Action backing
- Drainage Rate
- 400 in/hr
Structural Performance
Playground Fescue provides basic durability with some limitations under heavier use. Polyethylene fibers offer good durability with moderate resistance to wear and deformation, while high turf density enhances durability and stability under repeated use, higher yarn denier improves fiber strength and resistance to wear under regular use.
High drainage efficiently moves water through the surface layer.
- Turf Density
- 53.39
- Durability Score
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6.8/10confidence 94
- Drainage Score
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9.0/10confidence 100
Safety
Playground Fescue 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.
Playground Fescue by TigerTurf is designed to reduce heat buildup and maintain a cooler surface. IR-reflective technology reduces heat absorption and lowers surface temperature, while moderate pile height allows airflow and reduces heat retention.
- PFAS
- PFAS-compliant
- ADA Accessibility
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3.2/10confidence 100
- Heat Comfort Score
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9.2/10confidence 100
- Heat Reduction Technology
- IPEMA certified
Comfort / Experience
Playground Fescue provides a soft and cushioned surface feel. Optimal pile height (1.375") enhances fiber flexibility and cushioning.
Playground Fescue by TigerTurf offers a natural-looking surface with moderate visual variation. Multiple thatch tones enhance depth and closely mimic the layered look of natural grass, while optimal pile height creates natural depth and proportion, closely resembling real grass and multiple blade shapes introduce some texture variation, improving visual realism.
- Softness Score
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8.9/10confidence 100
- Turf Realism Score
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7.4/10confidence 100
Maitenance Scores
Playground Fescue provides moderate maintenance requirements with manageable cleaning effort. Very good drainage supports consistent cleaning performance, while polyethylene fibers reduce debris adhesion and support easier cleaning. Dense turf structure may reduce accessibility, increasing maintenance effort.
Playground Fescue by TigerTurf provides moderate debris resistance with some accumulation over time. Very good drainage supports consistent debris removal. High turf density traps debris and may increases buildup.
Playground Fescue offers strong resistance to flattening with good fiber recovery over time. High turf density enhances structural support and helps maintain fiber position.
- Maintenance Score
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7.5/10confidence 100
- Debris Resistance Score
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7.3/10confidence 100
- Turf Matting Score
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8.2/10confidence 100
Warranty
- Warranty
- 15-Year Warranty
Manufactured Rolls
- Roll Width
- 15 ft
- Roll Length
- 100 ft
Production Model
- Final Assembly Country
- USA
Installation Efficiency
Playground Fescue offers strong backing stability with good resistance to movement and deformation. 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.
Playground Fescue by TigerTurf provides good seam alignment with low visibility under proper installation. Tight stitch gauge allows precise alignment and improves seam invisibility, while high density supports good seam concealment.
Playground Fescue offers good cutting performance with manageable effort. Moderate face weight allows efficient cutting, while flexible backing materials improve cutting precision and reduce resistance. Heavier backing requires more effort during cutting.
- Backing Stability
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8.0/10confidence 100
- Seaming ease
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8.8/10confidence 100
- Cutting ease
-
8.1/10confidence 100
- Roll weight
- 876 lb
Application Fit
- Landscape Score
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8.3/10confidence 99
- Playgrounds Score
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6.0/10confidence 87
- Pet Turf Score
-
8.8/10confidence 99
- Sport Fields Score
-
7.8/10confidence 99
- Rooftops Score
-
9.1/10confidence 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
-
8.8/10confidence 100
- Tee Score
-
0.0/10confidence 100
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Playground Fescue by TigerTurf is an artificial grass product with a 1.375-inch pile height, W-Blade and N Shape-shaped blades, and 55 oz/yd² face weight, resulting in a turf density of 53.39. The construction combines polyethylene yarn with a polypropylene backing and a polyurethane coating, providing drainage exceeding 400 inches per hour.
Playground Fescue achieves a Universal Turf Rating (UTR) of 7.5/10, 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 55 oz face weight range typically balance durability and softness, making them suitable for residential landscapes with moderate use.