Texas High Schools Find TigerTurf More Grass Like, Better Quality

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Two Texas high schools have adopted the latest proven synthetic sport field product from TigerTurf -- its two-toned monofilament -- which is now being manufactured in Austin.

Students at the Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Independent School District (MWPISD) and Forney High School started the school year on the new turf, which incorporates varying hues for a more natural appearance. Texas Sports Builders (TSB), headquartered in Burleson, Texas, was chosen to install both systems.

According to Mickey Owens, Athletic Director at MWPISD, the District looked at other synthetic products and knew they wanted TigerTurf monofilament. "It's more like natural grass than other synthetic systems, more realistic. The blades are slimmer, more grass like. We like the feel of it. We think it's a better product.”

He added, "Texas Sports Builders were great. They introduced us to TigerTurf. We're very pleased with the quality.”

Similarly, Kevin Rush, Forney's Athletic Director and Head Football Coach, and 2007-08 THSCA football advisory committee chairman, said he'd seen TigerTurf at a clinic and was impressed. "We looked at it and a number of other monofilaments. We liked this one the best.”

He said the system "drains very well, we're able to practice in the rain, move on it, keep our footing and it's helped prevent shin splints.” Normally in Texas in August and September the ground is hard as rock and our kids would have a lot of shin splints, continued Rush. "The new turf is saving wear and tear; our athletes are fresher on game day.”

He said he's already recommended TigerTurf to others and given TSB high marks, too."Texas Sports Builders were fantastic with us. They take great pride in being accountable. They want to do a great job.”

Owens also said he would recommend TSB and TigerTurf. "The experience with both so far has been great. This level of field system is a wonderful asset,” he noted.

Both Owens and Rush said the contractor, faced with the two rainiest months on record during the jobs, did its best to stay on schedule, working through the rain.

TigerTurf Americas' Austin plant, the company's first full-service manufacturing facility in North America, began production earlier this year. TigerTurf's two-toned monofilament is one of many products produced at the plant. Further south, the company has another full-service manufacturing plant in San Paolo, Brazil, serving customers throughout Latin and South America.

About Texas Sports Builders

Texas Sports Builders (TSB) is a sport specialty contractor headquartered in Burleson, Texas. The company performs all facets of general sports construction for synthetic and natural grass fields and installs tracks and other sport facilities. TSB currently services sport field needs throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas.