When most players interact with the warning track material on a baseball or softball field, it is with some amount of forceful motion. Since the purpose of the track is to help fielders keep an idea of how close to the fence they are, it is a place where it is especially important to have a stable, but still noticeably different feel. The material you use, therefore, is equally important. Too soft, and someone stepping onto the track at full speed could get stuck or slip. Too hard, and you risk increased injury and cracks.
All of that said, it can be easy to find the right warning track materials if you know what to look for. To get started, get in touch with SportsFields4u, your field maintenance equipment company serving the Midwest including Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, and other surrounding states. We will help you find the right material for you and can provide a wide variety of other products and softball or baseball field accessories that you might need.
Choosing the Best Warning Track Material
To start with, the right warning track material depends on what you need from the track. Some fields use the warning track material for running events as well, while others use it only as a warning mark for fielders playing baseball or softball. Still others use this area for different kinds of warm-ups, or even to create an aesthetic effect. To this end, we offer a wide variety of products so you can select the right one for you.
Some of the other factors that might affect the warning track material you use include, other materials used on your field, and how much use the field gets. Some products are going to emphasize durability for a long-lasting track, while others are more specially formulated for higher-level play. Regardless, once you get in touch with the great team at SportsFields4u, we will find whatever material you need and get you all set up in no time.
Our Warning Track Material Products
When it comes to options, we have a few basic materials to choose from, including: limestone, crushed brick products, and red shale. Red shale in particular can be great for creating that classic ballfield look and really upgrading the aesthetic effect of your baseball field. In addition to these material options, we also offer a variety of sizes to give you control over the feel and use of your warning track materials.
Plus, we can provide a variety of other field maintenance products that you will also need to keep your baseball field in great condition. At SportsFields4u, you will find quality infield mixes, conditioners, top dressing soil, and more. All of our products come from top-of-the-line manufacturers and are guaranteed to get the job done.
Learn More About Warning Track Material from Our Professionals
The best reason to choose SportsFields4u, however, is not our wide variety of products and top product line. It is that our team is made up of dedicated professionals who understand the sport and love working with field managers, coaches, and players, to get it right for a great game.
To learn more about our warning track material options or anything else related to field maintenance equipment, contact us in St. Louis online or by phone at 636-235-3000.