SYNTipede 243
SYNTipede 243 is a high-performance artificial turf designed for multiple residential and specialty applications, offering comfortable surface feel, natural-looking appearance, and moderate durability for typical residential use.
With a 1-inch pile height and 60 oz face weight, this turf provides a balanced combination of surface structure and comfort. Its drainage rate of 1000 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 playground environments, offering flexibility across different use cases.
SYNTipede 243 by SynLawn is an artificial grass product with 1-inch pile height and 60 oz/yd² face weight, featuring polyethylene yarn with Diamond-shaped blades and 28 oz/yd² polypropylene and polyester backing.
Turf Characteristics
- Pile Height
- 1 in
- Face Weight
- 60 oz/yd²
- Gauge
- 3/8 in
- Total Weight
- 88 oz/yd²
- Tuft Bind
- 8 lb
Durability
Moderate durability suited for light-to-medium traffic.
Comfort
Moderately soft feel suitable for everyday landscape use.
Purchase Access
Available primarily through certified installers and authorized installation networks.
Yarn
- Blade Profile
- Diamond
- Yarn Color
- Olive, Apple, Green
- Yarn Material
- Polyethylene
- Fabric Construction
- Monofilament
- Thatching Color
- Tan, Green
- Thatch Material
- Polyethylene
- Thatch Construction
- Curled
- Grass Yarn Linear Density
- 10800 denier
- Grass Yarn Ends
- 6
- Thatch Yarn Linear Density
- 5000 denier
- Thatch Yarn Ends
- 8
- Yarn Thickness
- 90
- Deluster
- UV Stabilizers
Backing
- Primary Backing Weight
- 6 oz/yd²
- Secondary Coating Weight
- 22 oz/yd²
- Total Backing Weight
- 28 oz/yd²
- Backing Material
- Polypropylene, Polyester
- Primary Backing Structure
- Woven
- Secondary Backing Material
- Soy-based Polyurethane
- Backing System / Reinforcement
- Standard
- Drainage Rate
- 1000 in/hr
Structural Performance
SYNTipede 243 provides basic durability with some limitations under heavier 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, optimal pile height balances flexibility and structural stability, maximizing long-term durability.
Excellent drainage minimizes water retention and supports fast surface recovery.
- Durability Score
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6.7/10confidence 83
- Drainage Score
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10.0/10confidence 100
- Grab Tear Strength
- 200 lb
- Elongation to Break
- 30%
- Yarn Breaking Strength
- 20 lb
Safety
SYNTipede 243 meets ADA accessibility standards based on documented compliance. Moderate pile height maintains good surface stability for accessibility, while high drainage helps maintain a dry and stable surface, supporting accessibility under wet conditions.
SYNTipede 243 by SynLawn 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.
- ADA Accessibility
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9.4/10confidence 100
- Heat Comfort Score
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9.2/10confidence 100
- Flammability
Material Properties
- Antimicrobial
- IR Reflective
- Anti-Static
Comfort / Experience
SYNTipede 243 offers a comfortable and slightly soft surface feel. Moderate pile height (1") allows balanced fiber movement, contributing to a more comfortable surface. However, more rigid blade shapes increase structural support and fiber resilience, slightly reducing overall softness. Very high turf density (80.09) significantly limits fiber flexibility, resulting in a firm and less cushioned surface.
SYNTipede 243 by SynLawn offers a natural-looking surface with moderate visual variation. 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 moderate pile height provides a balanced and natural-looking surface profile. Uniform blade shape may limit texture variation, making the surface appear more artificial.
- Softness Score
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7.9/10confidence 100
- Turf Realism Score
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8.2/10confidence 100
Maitenance Scores
SYNTipede 243 provides moderate maintenance requirements with manageable cleaning effort. Lower pile height reduces debris trapping and supports easier maintenance, while excellent drainage allows water to quickly clear debris from the surface. Very high turf density significantly limits accessibility, making maintenance more difficult.
SYNTipede 243 by SynLawn provides moderate debris resistance with some accumulation over time. Moderate pile height supports good debris movement with manageable buildup, while excellent drainage allows rapid clearing of debris from the surface. Very dense turf significantly limits debris movement and retention.
SYNTipede 243 provides moderate resistance to matting under typical use conditions. Moderate pile height maintains good resistance to matting.
- Maintenance Score
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7.4/10confidence 100
- Debris Resistance Score
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7.2/10confidence 100
- Turf Matting Score
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7.6/10confidence 100
Warranty
SynLawn’s Limited Lifetime Warranty covers key durability aspects under normal use, including UV degradation, fiber strength, backing integrity, and tuft bind, but it is conditional and excludes installation quality, misuse, environmental damage, and normal wear; coverage requires registration and documentation, and because SynLawn operates through a dealer network, the actual warranty experience largely depends on the local installer’s quality and support. SynLawn warranty
- Warranty
- Limited Lifetime
Manufactured Rolls
- Roll Width
- 15 ft
Production Model
- Final Assembly Country
- USA
Sustainability
- Recyclable
Installation Efficiency
SYNTipede 243 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, woven or advanced backing construction enhances dimensional stability and structural consistency.
SYNTipede 243 by SynLawn allows precise seam alignment with minimal visibility when installed correctly. Tight stitch gauge allows precise alignment and improves seam invisibility, while moderate pile height allows good seam blending.
SYNTipede 243 offers good cutting performance with manageable effort. Moderate pile height allows controlled and accurate cutting, while moderate face weight allows efficient cutting, flexible backing materials improve cutting precision and reduce resistance.
- Backing Stability
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8.9/10confidence 100
- Seaming ease
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9.1/10confidence 100
- Cutting ease
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8.6/10confidence 100
Application Fit
- Landscape Score
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7.7/10confidence 97
- Playgrounds Score
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8.5/10confidence 97
- Pet Turf Score
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8.2/10confidence 97
- Sport Fields Score
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6.7/10confidence 97
- Rooftops Score
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8.9/10confidence 97
- Golf Fringe Score
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8.2/10confidence 100
Tests & Certifications
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SYNTipede 243 by SynLawn is an artificial grass product with a 1-inch pile height, Diamond-shaped blades, and 60 oz/yd² face weight, resulting in a turf density of 80.09. The construction combines polyethylene yarn with a woven polypropylene and polyester backing and a soy-based polyurethane coating, providing drainage exceeding 1,000 inches per hour.
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