Sierra
Sierra is a balanced-performance artificial turf designed for pet-friendly environments, offering exceptional softness, natural-looking appearance, and moderate durability for typical residential use.
With a 1.625-inch pile height and 60 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.
Sierra by TigerTurf is an artificial grass product with 1.625-inch pile height and 60 oz/yd² face weight, featuring polyethylene yarn with Omega-shaped blades and 29 oz/yd² polypropylene and polyester 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 5/8 in
- Face Weight
- 60 oz/yd²
- Gauge
- 3/8 in
- Total Weight
- 89 oz/yd²
- Tuft Bind
- 10 lb
Yarn
- Blade Profile
- Omega
- Yarn Color
- Apple, Green
- Yarn Material
- Polyethylene
- Fabric Construction
- Monofilament
- Thatching Color
- Tan, Green
- Thatch Material
- Polypropylene
- Thatch Construction
- Curled
- Grass Yarn Linear Density
- 9000 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, Polyester
- Primary Backing Structure
- Woven
- Secondary Backing Material
- Polyurethane
- Backing System / Reinforcement
- Quadruple-layer, Action backing
- Drainage Rate
- 400 in/hr
Structural Performance
Sierra 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
- 49.29
- Durability Score
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6.9/10confidence 97
- Drainage Score
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9.0/10confidence 100
Safety
Sierra 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. Long pile height reduces stability and may affect mobility.
Sierra by TigerTurf is prone to heat buildup and may reach higher surface temperatures. Lighter yarn colors reflect more sunlight, reducing heat buildup, while polyethylene fibers reduce heat retention compared to other materials. No infrared-reflective technology is specified, which may increase heat retention.
- PFAS
- PFAS-compliant
- ADA Accessibility
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3.0/10confidence 100
- Heat Comfort Score
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5.9/10confidence 100
Comfort / Experience
Sierra provides a soft and cushioned surface feel. Slightly longer pile height (1.625") increases softness, though added height begins to reduce surface stability.
Sierra 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. Uniform blade shape may limit texture variation, making the surface appear more artificial.
- Softness Score
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9.0/10confidence 100
- Turf Realism Score
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7.6/10confidence 100
Maitenance Scores
Sierra 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. Longer pile height may increase debris retention, requiring more frequent cleaning.
Sierra by TigerTurf offers good debris resistance with limited surface accumulation. Structured blade profiles promote debris shedding and reduce buildup, while very good drainage supports consistent debris removal. Denser turf structure begins to restrict debris movement.
Sierra offers strong resistance to flattening with good fiber recovery over time. Structured blade profiles improve resistance to flattening and support strong fiber recovery, while high turf density enhances structural support and helps maintain fiber position.
- Maintenance Score
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7.2/10confidence 100
- Debris Resistance Score
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8.1/10confidence 100
- Turf Matting Score
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8.7/10confidence 100
Warranty
- Warranty
- 15-Year Warranty
Manufactured Rolls
- Roll Width
- 15 ft
- Roll Length
- 100 ft
Production Model
- Final Assembly Country
- USA
Installation Efficiency
Sierra 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.
Sierra by TigerTurf allows precise seam alignment with minimal visibility when installed correctly. Tight stitch gauge allows precise alignment and improves seam invisibility, while stable backing minimizes movement and improves seam consistency, high density supports good seam concealment.
Sierra 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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9.4/10confidence 100
- Seaming ease
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9.3/10confidence 100
- Cutting ease
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8.1/10confidence 100
- Roll weight
- 928 lb
Application Fit
- Landscape Score
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7.9/10confidence 100
- Playgrounds Score
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5.5/10confidence 87
- Pet Turf Score
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8.2/10confidence 99
- Sport Fields Score
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7.8/10confidence 99
- Rooftops Score
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7.8/10confidence 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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0.0/10confidence 100
- Tee Score
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0.0/10confidence 100
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Sierra by TigerTurf is an artificial grass product with a 1.625-inch pile height, Omega-shaped blades, and 60 oz/yd² face weight, resulting in a turf density of 49.29. The construction combines polyethylene yarn with a woven polypropylene and polyester backing and a polyurethane coating, providing drainage exceeding 400 inches per hour.
Sierra achieves a Universal Turf Rating (UTR) of 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 60 oz face weight range typically balance durability and softness, making them suitable for residential landscapes with moderate use.