Sports Turf Infill for Football and Baseball Fields
We make crumb rubber infill from quality truck tires in Galion, Ohio. It’s all-black, wire-free material, used in synthetic turf for football, soccer, lacrosse, baseball, softball, and multi-sport fields.
The crumb sits between the turf fibers. It helps the blades stand up and changes how soft the field feels. How the field plays still depends on the whole system: the turf, any pad under it, the infill depth, and how the field is maintained.
Rubber Infill for Football Fields
Football is hard on a turf field. The hashes, the goal line, and the pocket lose infill first. When the depth gets low, the surface plays harder and the fibers can mat or wear. That’s why field managers groom the carpet and order top-off crumb during the season and in the offseason.
A lot of football turf is specified with 10/20 mesh crumb rubber. Some systems use 20/30 mesh or a passing grade such as 20 minus. Send the spec and we’ll quote the size it names.
G-max is the shock test used on finished fields. The result depends on the whole system: the turf, any pad under it, the infill depth, and how the field is maintained. A spec sheet for the crumb is available on request.
Soccer, Lacrosse, and Multi-Sport Fields
Soccer and lacrosse wear out goal mouths and the midfield. Multi-sport fields work even harder because they’re booked most of the year. We can quote the same sizes for those fields, including top-off loads for high-wear spots.
If several sports share one field, we can quote the size already in the carpet, or another size if that’s what you need.
Baseball Field Rubber
Synthetic turf baseball and softball fields use crumb rubber infill in the turf, the same idea as a football field. That infill is usually a mesh grade, often 10/20.
There’s also baseball field rubber that isn’t turf infill. Batting cages, bullpens, and some practice areas often want a coarser particle. 1/4 inch recycled rubber is a size we supply for work like that. Warning tracks and infield mixes are set by the field designer. If you have that spec, send it and we’ll tell you what we can load.
Running Tracks
A bound running track is not a loose-infill football field. Some track systems use finer crumb rubber in a bound surface. If your track spec lists a mesh size we make, such as 20/30 mesh, 20 minus, or 30 minus, we can quote it.
Field Maintenance and Top-Off
Infill moves. Grooming stands the fibers back up and redistributes rubber. High-wear zones still need fresh crumb. When you order a top-off, tell us the size already in the field, how much you need, and where it’s going.
We package sports turf infill in bulk bags or ship it in bulk loads. We ship by truckload nationwide. A spec sheet is available on request. Custom sizes are available if the system falls outside our standard grades.
Crumb Rubber Sizes We Make for Turf
- 10/20 mesh crumb rubber, a common size for football and other sports turf infill
- 20/30 mesh crumb rubber, a finer screened cut
- 20 minus crumb rubber, a 20 mesh passing grade
All of this crumb is made from truck tires in Galion. It’s all black and wire-free. Questions can go to sales@willigtire.com. We also have a plant in Hamilton, Ohio (South).
Frequently Asked Questions
What crumb rubber size is used for football field infill?
Many football turf systems specify 10/20 mesh crumb rubber. Some systems use a finer cut, a passing grade, or a blend. Send the spec and we’ll quote that grade.
Do you sell baseball field rubber?
Yes. Synthetic turf baseball and softball fields use crumb rubber infill, often a mesh grade such as 10/20. Batting cages and some practice areas use a coarser product, including our 1/4 inch recycled rubber. Send the field spec if you have one.
What is G-max, and do you rate your infill for it?
G-max is a shock measurement taken on the finished field, not on a pile of crumb. It depends on the turf, any shock pad, infill depth, and maintenance. We can send a spec sheet for the crumb itself.
How often do fields need a crumb rubber top-off?
It depends on use. Football hashes, soccer goal mouths, and other high-traffic spots lose infill first. We can quote a top-off in the size you need.
What is your sports turf infill made from?
We make it from truck tires at our Galion, Ohio plant. It is all-black, wire-free crumb rubber. It ships in bulk bags or bulk loads, by truckload nationwide.
Request a Quote
Tell us the size, how much you need, and where it’s going. We’ll confirm availability and how we can load it. You can also email sales@willigtire.com.