CRICKET WICKETS AND COVERS
Community Cricket facilities are defined by their core usage and SYNERGY Turf have developed a range of artificial turf wickets providing durability and consistency in all weather conditions.
The ideal hard wicket cricket surface is manufactured with PP/PE fibrillated tape blades [FB] which combine to provide a fast pace and versatile commercial Club wicket. The bounce and pace of fibrillated tape wickets is more predictable and promotes skill development and player safety servicing Club and School competitions as well as providing for the broader cricket catchment.
A very responsive wicket surface manufactured with PE monofilament blades [MF] reacting with change of pace and length. Promoting spin with low-speed grip and bounce with high-speed bowling. Considered a good wicket taking pitch making it more difficult for batsmen to score runs positioning it as a Premier Club performing wicket.
APPROVED SYNTHETIC WICKET COVER
When using a synthetic pitch cover it is important to ensure that the installed cover system meets AFL-Cricket Australia approved synthetic turf product performance and testing standards. Synthetic covers require “system” components e.g.; cushion underlay or rubber granule infill; with the granules vacuumed out prior to summer season removal. Storage of covers over the off-season is a key consideration. Issues can arise if these covers are stored whilst still wet as the moisture is unable to escape and can promote fungi growth.
