ProPLAY 42
ProPLAY 42 is a moderate-performance artificial turf designed for general residential landscapes, offering comfortable surface feel, basic visual appearance, and durability best suited for light use.
With a 2-inch pile height and 42 oz face weight, this turf provides a balanced combination of surface structure and comfort.
ProPLAY 42 by Artificial Turf Supply is an artificial grass product with 2-inch pile height and 42 oz/yd² face weight, featuring polyethylene yarn and 28 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
- 2 in
- Face Weight
- 42 oz/yd²
- Gauge
- 3/8 in
- Total Weight
- 70 oz/yd²
Yarn
- Yarn Color
- Green
- Yarn Material
- Polyethylene
- Fabric Construction
- Slit-Film (Fibrillated)
- Grass Yarn Linear Density
- 8400 denier
Backing
- Primary Backing Weight
- 8 oz/yd²
- Secondary Coating Weight
- 20 oz/yd²
- Total Backing Weight
- 28 oz/yd²
- Backing Material
- Polypropylene
- Primary Backing Structure
- Non-woven
- Secondary Backing Material
- Polyurethane
- Backing System / Reinforcement
- Standard
- Drainage Type
- Perforated
Structural Performance
ProPLAY 42 has limited durability and may show wear more quickly under regular use. Polyethylene fibers offer good durability with moderate resistance to wear and deformation, while higher yarn denier improves fiber strength and resistance to wear under regular use. Longer pile height increases fiber bending and stress, reducing resistance to long-term wear.
- Durability Score
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5.5/10confidence 67
Safety
ProPLAY 42 may support accessible use, but no formal ADA compliance documentation is available. Optimal density provides stable support for accessible movement. Long pile height reduces stability and may affect mobility.
ProPLAY 42 by Artificial Turf Supply is prone to heat buildup and may reach higher surface temperatures. Polyethylene fibers reduce heat retention compared to other materials, while moderate density allows airflow and reduces heat buildup. No infrared-reflective technology is specified, which may increase heat retention.
- PFAS
- PFAS-compliant
- ADA Accessibility
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2.4/10confidence 50
- Heat Comfort Score
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5.8/10confidence 100
Comfort / Experience
ProPLAY 42 offers a comfortable and slightly soft surface feel. Long pile height (2") enhances softness but may reduce surface control and consistency under load.
ProPLAY 42 by Artificial Turf Supply has a more uniform and artificial appearance with limited natural variation. Limited yarn color variation results in a more uniform and less natural appearance.
- Softness Score
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7.6/10confidence 80
- Turf Realism Score
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1.8/10confidence 50
Maitenance Scores
ProPLAY 42 requires frequent maintenance due to higher debris retention and cleaning effort. High pile height traps debris and reduces accessibility, increasing maintenance effort. This is partially offset by polyethylene fibers reduce debris adhesion and support easier cleaning.
ProPLAY 42 by Artificial Turf Supply is prone to debris buildup and may require frequent cleaning to maintain surface condition. Long pile height traps debris and reduces surface accessibility. This is partially offset by optimal turf density allows debris to move through the surface while maintaining accessibility.
ProPLAY 42 is more prone to matting and may require regular maintenance to restore fiber position. Long pile height may increases fiber bending and susceptibility to flattening.
- Maintenance Score
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4.5/10confidence 60
- Debris Resistance Score
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3.2/10confidence 50
- Turf Matting Score
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4.6/10confidence 80
Warranty
- Warranty
- 15-Year Warranty
Manufactured Rolls
- Roll Width
- 15 ft
- Roll Length
- 100 ft
Installation Efficiency
ProPLAY 42 offers basic backing stability with some limitations under demanding conditions. 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, higher backing weight improves stability and resistance to deformation. Less stable backing construction may increase susceptibility to stretching and distortion.
ProPLAY 42 by Artificial Turf Supply provides good seam alignment with low visibility under proper installation. Tight stitch gauge allows precise alignment and improves seam invisibility, while simpler turf construction improves seam consistency and alignment. Less stable backing may shift over time, increasing visible seams.
ProPLAY 42 offers good cutting performance with manageable effort. Moderate face weight allows efficient cutting, while flexible backing materials improve cutting precision and reduce resistance. Long pile height may increases drag and reduces cutting precision.
- Backing Stability
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6.9/10confidence 83
- Seaming ease
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8.4/10confidence 100
- Cutting ease
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8.1/10confidence 100
Application Fit
- Landscape Score
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4.8/10confidence 66
- Playgrounds Score
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5.0/10confidence 77
- Pet Turf Score
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4.0/10confidence 69
- Sport Fields Score
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6.5/10confidence 73
- Rooftops Score
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4.0/10confidence 69
- 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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0.0/10confidence 100
- Tee Score
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0.0/10confidence 100
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ProPLAY 42 by Artificial Turf Supply is an artificial grass product with a 2-inch pile height and 42 oz/yd² face weight, resulting in a turf density of 25.23. The construction combines polyethylene yarn with a non-woven polypropylene backing and a polyurethane coating.
ProPLAY 42 achieves a Universal Turf Rating (UTR) of 4.3/10, 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 42 oz face weight range typically provide a balanced combination of comfort, appearance, and everyday durability for standard residential landscapes.