SPRINTURF

What SPRINTURF does

Sprinturf is a privately held, vertically integrated U.S. manufacturer of synthetic turf systems serving institutional customers in sports and recreation. Founded in 1998 and now a wholly owned subsidiary of PlayCore, the company operates two ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing plants: fiber extrusion in Dadeville, Alabama, and high-speed tufting and urethane coating in Chatsworth, Georgia. Sprinturf is the only North American turf company that extrudes 100% of its own fibers, enabling direct control over the Predator, Ultrablade, Grandslam, and UltraBlade DFE Extreme product lines used in football, soccer, baseball, lacrosse, multi-use, and indoor fields.

The core technology platform centers on proprietary fiber systems — including the sole Western Hemisphere manufacturing of SharkTooth slit-film fiber — combined with patent-pending coatings (ProFlow), reflective heat-mitigation fibers (CoolFiber), and organic infill systems (GreenPlay, Safeshell, NaturalCool). Infill, shock pad, and turf system products are sold as integrated packages, with selected components sourced from partners such as Brock USA, Schmitz Foam Products, and En-Plast Technology.

Sprinturf generates revenue primarily through direct enterprise field sales of complete turf systems to K-12 school districts, universities, municipal governments, and professional sports clubs. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; instead, projects are procured through purchasing cooperatives (Costars, GSA, TIPS, CMAS, AEPA, ESCNJ, Buy Board). The recurring revenue base is augmented by SprintCare maintenance contracts, field replacement services with infill recycling, and the LEAP Grant matching-fund program that provides $15,000-$75,000 per qualifying project. The company has completed 4,000+ installations since 2010 with zero fiber failures, and is endorsed by NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre. Customer references span MLS clubs (Red Bull New York, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC), major universities (Lehigh, Ball State, Sacramento State, University of Idaho), and K-12 districts across at least eight U.S. states.

Name

SPRINTURF

Legal name

PlayCore Wisconsin, Inc.

Website

https://sprinturf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Sprinturf is a vertically integrated U.S. manufacturer of synthetic turf systems serving K-12 districts, universities, municipalities, and professional sports clubs through direct field sales and government purchasing cooperatives, with proprietary fiber extrusion and complete design-build, installation, and maintenance services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Synthetic Turf Systems for Athletic Fields

NAICS

Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (325212), Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821), Plastics Foam Products (3086)

akta.pro primary industry

Artificial Turf & Synthetic Grass Manufacturing (IMAOAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Polyurethane (PU) Rigid Foam Manufacturing (IMANAIAD), Elastomers & Synthetic Rubber Polymer Manufacturing (SBR, BR, NBR, EPDM, Silicone base polymers) (IMANAAAD)

Keywords

• Synthetic turf systems
• Athletic field construction
• Sports surfacing solutions
• Turf infill products
• Shock attenuation pads

Headquarters

HQ city

Charleston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Synthetic Turf Systems (Product Sales): Sale and installation of complete synthetic turf systems including turf, infill, shock pads, and accessories. Systems are sold as integrated packages tailored to specific sports applications (football, soccer, baseball, lacrosse, multi-use, indoor). Revenue is project-based, one-time per installation, with follow-on replacement projects over field lifecycle.
2. Design-Build Services: Comprehensive design-build services including site evaluation, excavation, drainage installation, impermeable liner/geotextile fabric, and permeable base layer construction. Services accompany turf system sales for full project delivery.
3. SprintCare Maintenance Program: Ongoing maintenance program including field cleaning, infill redistribution, brushing, inspection, Gmax testing, and written reporting. Provides recurring service revenue and strengthens customer retention through lifecycle support.
4. Field Replacement Services: End-of-life field replacement including efficient turf removal using custom machines, infill recovery and reuse, and recycling of old turf materials into shock pads or other products.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sprinturf manufactures and installs 100% American-made synthetic turf systems for athletic facilities, including polyethylene, polypropylene, and nylon turf systems, organic and rubber infills, and shock pads. The company is vertically integrated across fiber extrusion, tufting, urethane coating, and installation, with two U.S. plants in Dadeville, Alabama and Chatsworth, Georgia.

Product overview

Sprinturf is a premier manufacturer of synthetic turf systems organized as a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core platform consists of multiple turf system product lines: Predator® for football, Ultrablade® for multiuse, Grandslam™ for baseball, UltraBlade DFE Extreme™ for soccer/lacrosse, and Sharkstooth™ for indoor applications. These turf systems are complemented by add-on modules including shock pads (ShockDrain 580®, ProPlay®, Brock Pad), various infill types (organic GreenPlay options, rubber/sand, cork, and specialty products like Envirofill® and Safeshell®), and supporting technology sub-brands (CoolFiber™ for heat reduction, ProFlow™ coating, NaturalCool® infill). Sprinturf also operates a subsidiary brand, Greenplay®, acquired in 2018, specializing in organic plant-based infill systems. Services include design-build installation, SprintCare maintenance program, replacement services with recycling capabilities, and the LEAP Grant community investment program. The company additionally offers SprintPlay as a dedicated playground turf solution. All products are manufactured in the USA at facilities in Dadeville, Alabama and Chatsworth, Georgia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Greenplay: A subsidiary of Sprinturf, Greenplay Organics is a top supplier of plant-based organic infill systems including coconut-based infills that have received OMRI Organic certification.
• SprintPlay

Products and services

• Predator® Dual Fiber Turf System Dual-fiber turf system combining Apex monofilament fibers with proprietary SharkTooth slit-film fibers, designed for football applications and offering 200,000 Lisport cycles of durability.
• Ultrablade® Turf System Parallel, long-slit fibrillated fiber turf system designed for multiuse fields with over 250 installations since 2006, routinely passing 100,000+ Lisport cycles.
• Grandslam Extreme™ and GrandSlam™ Turf Systems Dense, low-pile turf systems engineered for baseball with monofilament and parallel-fibrillated fibers that reduce infill flyout and provide predictable ball bounce and roll.
• UltraBlade DFE Extreme™ Turf System Dual-fiber technology turf featuring 330+ micron monofilament and 120+ micron slit film, combining Dow and Nova C8 monofilament resins with Exxon metallocene slit film resin, ideal for soccer and lacrosse.
• SprintPlay Playground Turf Premier playground turf solution manufactured in-house in the USA with nationwide installation capabilities, engineered for safety with cushioned impact-absorbing surface meeting highest safety standards.
• Greenplay® Organic Infill Systems Subsidiary brand specializing in plant-based organic infill systems including coconut coir fiber, olive core granules, cork blends, and walnut shell-based infills with OMRI Organic certification.
• SprintCare Maintenance Program Ongoing maintenance program including field cleaning, infill redistribution, brushing, inspection, Gmax testing, infill depth testing, and detailed written reports to extend field lifespan.
• Design-Build Services Full-service installation including site evaluation, excavation, impermeable liner/geotextile fabric, drainage, and permeable base layer construction.
• Field Replacement Services End-of-life field replacement including efficient turf removal using custom machines, infill recovery and reuse, and recycling of old turf materials into shock pads or other products.
• LEAP Grant Program Matching funds grant program providing financial assistance of $15,000 to $75,000 per project to schools, municipalities, and community organizations for athletic and recreational space development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero fiber failures across 4,000+ installations since 2010
• +10 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PlayCorecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSprinturf is a PlayCore company and part of The Surfacing Group at PlayCore. PlayCore is the parent company providing strategic direction, shared services, and ecosystem integration. Through this relationship, Sprinturf participates in the broader PlayCore recreation surfacing portfolio and benefits from PlayCore's industry events, research, and distribution infrastructure.
• Integrated Turf SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationSince 2002, Sprinturf's manufacturing process has used Integrated Turf Solutions as the chosen technique for manufacturing fibers and finished turf. The process uses only premium raw materials and top-of-the-line equipment. Integrated Turf Solutions is the only North American turf company with 100% vertically integrated fiber manufacturing, tufting, coating, and installation.
• ProGreenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProGreen provides artificial grass manufactured in the same facilities that produce Sprinturf's legendary synthetic turf systems for sports. ProGreen surfaces are engineered to address what commercial and residential customers desire: aesthetic appeal, free of time-consuming maintenance.
• Bolton & Menk, Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering and design firm providing civil engineering and design coordination for Sprinturf athletic field projects. Partnered on St. Croix Central School District and Marshalltown Community School District projects.
• Invision Architecture / Clapsaddle-Garber Associates (CGA)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture and engineering firms providing design services for Sprinturf projects including the Marshalltown Community School District Franklin Field redevelopment.
• Market & JohnsonminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction firm partnered on St. Croix Central School District athletic facility upgrade in Hammond, Wisconsin.
• Somerville Architects and EngineersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture and engineering firm partnered on D.C. Everest Area School District athletic field renovation project.
• The Boldt CompanyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction manager partnered on D.C. Everest Area School District athletic field renovation project.
• Point of Beginning, Inc. (POB)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitectural and civil engineering firm providing design coordination for Lincoln High School Athletic Quadplex project in Wisconsin Rapids.
• Altmann Construction Company, Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction firm leading site development and facility construction for Lincoln High School Athletic Quadplex.
• Boyd Jones (Construction Manager)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction manager for Marshalltown Community School District Franklin Field redevelopment project.
• Glacier Bank Park (Kalispell, MT)minorOthersMunicipal sports complex using Sprinturf synthetic turf for baseball fields. Featured in Sprinturf's baseball portfolio.
• Weidner Field / City of Colorado SpringscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSprinturf is the official turf provider for Weidner Field, home of Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC. The 8,000-seat stadium in downtown Colorado Springs is Sprinturf's marquee professional soccer reference installation. The club won the 2024 USL Championship at this facility.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• A-Turf: A-Turf is a North American synthetic turf manufacturer focused on athletic fields. Direct peer with overlapping product lines and customer segments; former employer of Sprinturf's National Sales Director, indicating cross-pollination in the talent market and head-to-head competition.
• Hellas Sports Construction: Hellas Sports Construction is a vertically integrated design-build synthetic turf and sports construction firm. Direct peer offering comparable full-lifecycle project delivery including design, installation, and maintenance — and a former employer of Sprinturf's VP Sales & Marketing.
• ACT Global: ACT Global is a synthetic turf manufacturer specializing in FIFA-quality soccer and multi-sport fields. Direct peer serving comparable institutional and professional sports customers with similar turf system offerings.
• FieldTurf (Tarkett): FieldTurf, owned by flooring giant Tarkett, is the largest North American synthetic turf manufacturer for athletic fields. Directly comparable product portfolio (football, soccer, baseball, multi-use turf systems) and overlapping institutional customer base (school districts, universities, professional sports franchises).
• Shaw Sports Turf: Shaw Sports Turf (Shaw Industries / Berkshire Hathaway) is a major competitor in synthetic turf for athletic fields. Directly comparable to Sprinturf in product category and customer segments; notably, multiple Sprinturf executives previously held senior roles at Shaw Sports Turf, underscoring direct competition.
• SYNLawn: SYNLawn manufactures synthetic turf with a focus on landscape, pet, and commercial applications but also serves the athletic and playground markets. Direct peer in synthetic turf manufacturing with comparable proprietary technologies and dealer/distributor go-to-market.
• Turfscape (EasTurf): Turfscape is a regional synthetic turf manufacturer and installer serving K-12, municipal, and commercial customers across the U.S. Direct peer with comparable product category and project-based business model.
• Sporturf (Controlled Products): Sporturf, a brand of Controlled Products, is a synthetic turf manufacturer offering comparable turf systems for athletic and commercial applications. Direct peer with overlapping target customer base of K-12 schools, municipalities, and sports organizations.
• AstroTurf (Beaulieu International Group / Sport Group): AstroTurf is the legacy branded artificial turf manufacturer and now part of Sport Group / Beaulieu. Direct peer serving the same athletic field K-12, municipal, and professional sports markets with comparable turf systems and infill offerings.

Emerging players

• EcoGreen Synthetic Turf: EcoGreen Synthetic Turf is a smaller-scale manufacturer competing in the U.S. athletic and landscape turf market. Comparable in product category but with narrower scope and scale than Sprinturf, representing a fragmented long-tail of competitors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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