CONDITIONERS CONDITIONERS PACKING INFIELD TURF CLAYS. BUILDINGbetterBALLFIELDS

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1 INFIELD CONDITIONERS TURF CONDITIONERS PACKING CLAYS BUILDINGbetterBALLFIELDS

2 INFIELDCONDITIONER RED I N F I E L D C O N D I T I O N E R Designed to meet the challenges of wet, dry or compacted infields, this durable granule helps create passageways for drainage and eliminate compaction for truer bounces and safer play. A450-G40: 50 lb bags, 40 bags/pallet Regulation Field 6 Tons (40 Bags) Usage Rates for Infield Conditioning Softball Field 5 Tons (00 Bags) Usage Rates for Infield Renovation Little League Field Tons (80 Bags) Regulation Field Tons (480 Bags) Softball Field 0 Tons (400 Bags) Little League Field 5 Tons (00 Bags) SELECT P R E M I U M I N F I E L D C O N D I T I O N E R This premium infield conditioner keeps infields smooth, safe and resilient. Its specially sized granules and red color makes the perfect infield topdressing. A450-G40: 50 lb bags, 40 bags/pallet Step #: Position recommended number of bags on skinned area. Empty and spread with drag mat. Our highest quality infield conditioner combines the most natural red color and highest durability available in the industry today. Selectively screened for the grounds keeping perfectionist. A4507-G40: 50 lb bags, 40 bags/pallet PROred P R E M I U M R E D T O P D R E S S I N G This premium topdressing is formulated for uniform particle size and durability. It s the only deep red conditioner that maintains its rich color to achieve a championship look. A45503-G40: 50 lb bags, 40 bags/pallet 3 Step #: Blend into top 3-4 of soil with rototiller. Step #3: Moisten infield and roll with mechanical or hand roller. 4 Step #4: Drag until level. Topdress.

3 RAPIDDRY for Puddle Control rapiddry D R Y I N G A G E N T Stay in the game with Rapid Dry drying agent. These sand-like granules are designed to quickly wick away excess water from your infield, keeping your games playing safely and without delay. A456-G40: 50 lb bags, 40 bags/pallet The Perfect Mineral Pro s Choice soil conditioners are made from a highly porous mineral called montmorillonite. Only this mineral will achieve the hardest and most absorbent granules. Once mixed into your field, the natural pores create permanent air spaces in the soil. That means longer life for your field, less maintenance, greater safety for the players and all-around better playing surfaces. Eliminate Puddles Make quick work of game delaying puddles. Many quick drying products on the market today are in the form of a dusty powder. Rapid Dry is a fine absorbent granule that adds stability and improves soil consistency while quickly wicking away standing water. Just pour it on any wet spots and save the game. How Pro s Choice Infield Conditioner works Problems can develop in an infield such as compaction, drainange and overall playability. The use of Pro s Choice infield conditioners can greatly improve all of these issues. Proper conditioning of the skinned areas can provide: Fast drainage after heavy rainfalls Firm footing for safe playing conditions Moisture retention to prevent dusting & blowoff Permanently Reduce Compaction By treating the top to 4 inches of the skinned area with Pro s Choice conditioners, you will be effectively adding a moisture control system to your infield. The porous granules absorb their own weight in water to allow for quicker playability after a rainfall. Equally as important, these granules will retain moisture during the dry times to help prevent your field from becoming dusty. Stability and Resiliency Pro s Choice products are developed to be one of the most absorbent conditioners possible. Thermal optimization drives out the moisture and enhances natural porosity. This process transforms the mineral into hard, ceramic-like granules that remain rigid and will not break down in the field. No other infield conditioner in the industry has higher absorption rates or lasts longer. Because the granules stay rigid and don t break down, these products are truly a great value in both performance and economic dollars. Step : Pour Rapid Dry generously over puddles and wet areas Step : Rake or drag to uniform layer over puddles and wet areas

4 PACKINGCLAY P A C K I N G PROmound C L A Y A unique blue gumbo packing clay, Pro Mound bonds to form a solid subsurface that allows players to dig in and establish footing without leaving large holes. Also available in pre-formed bricks. A56799: 50 lb bags, 40 bags/pallet A56795: 3 bricks per pallet P A C K I N G EASYmound C L A Y This deep reddish brown packing clay is ideal for quick and easy building and repairing common wear areas on pitcher s mounds and batter s boxes. Also available in pre-formed bricks. A8699: 40 lb bags, 50 bags/pallet A8697: 304 bricks per pallet No baseball field is complete without properly installed batter s boxes, catcher s box and pitcher s mound. These areas should be reinforced to handle the constant high impact activity associated with them. Use Pro s Choice packing clay to form a durable, solid subsurface in batter s boxes and pitcher s mounds to give players solid footing and alleviate common wear problems. Preferred by coaches and groundskeepers at all levels of the game, the use of packing clay is a valuable addition to every field and reduces maintenance season after season. 3 4 Step : Remove top 4-6 of top soil Step : Lightly water and allow to soak in. Step 3: Apply Pro Mound and tamp to compact. Repeat steps -3 to within / of finished grade. Step 4: Cover with infield mix, tamp and finish with Pro s Choice. Pro Mound & Easy Mound Packing Clay Usage Rates Pro Mound or Easy Mound bags: 0-5 bags for pitcher s mound 0- bags for each side of batter s box PACKINGBRICKS Many groundskeepers initially build their batter s boxes, catcher s box and pitcher s mound subsurface with unfired clay bricks. Pro Mound & Easy Mound packing clays are available in compacted, pre-formed bricks to build these wear areas. Packing Bricks Usage Rates bricks for pitchers mound bricks for each batter s box bricks for catcher s box

5 TURFCONDITIONERS TURF S O I L C O N D I T I O N E R Applying Pro s Choice to Your Field Designed to meet the challenges of wet, dry or compacted fields. This unique, durable granule helps create passageways that improve drainage and loosen soil for deeper root zones and safer play. A4530-G40: 50 lb bags, 40 bags/pallet For constructing new fields, till Pro s Choice Turf granules into natural soils and Pro s Choice Ceramic into sand-based soils prior to seeding or sodding. For fields with existing turf, apply as a topdressing in conjunction with soil aeration. CERAMIC G O L F G R A N U L E S Formulated for golf tees, greens and sandbased sports fields, Pro s Choice Ceramic retains moisture and releases it in the rootzone. Perfectly sized granules for sand based environments. A45-G40: 50 lb bags, 40 bags/pallet Step #: Aerify turf. How Turf and Ceramic Conditioners work Strong roots grow strong turf and minimize problems. These conditioners incorporated into the rootzone improve and strengthen root growth. Tiny pores in each granule absorb water, hold it tightly, and release it slowly as the soil dries. Its cation exchange capacity enables it to store fertilizer nutrients for plant growth. Step #: Spread Pro s Choice Turf (natural soil) or Pro s Choice Ceramic (sand-based soil). without Pro s Choice Promotes Better Root Growth. Porous granules create a loose soil structure to increase oxygen and release other gases such as carbon dioxide.. Non-compacting, non-decomposing granules improve infiltration and balance water retention/drainage. 3. Roots spread easily in loose soil to strengthe and firmly anchor turf. 4. The unique internal porosity of the granules manage the soil, releasing water and nutrients as needed. Roots of sand-based turfgrass. with Pro s Choice Ceramic 3 without Roots of natural soil turfgrass. with Pro s Choice Turf 3 4 Step #3: Work granules into aerification holes with drag mat. Usage Rates for Construction Incorporation Depth 3 inches 6 inches No. of Bags per 000 Sq. Ft Bags Bags Usage Rates for Aerification Incorporation Depth 3 inches 6 inches Step #4: Water thoroughly. No. of Bags per 000 Sq. Ft. 5 Bags 0 Bags 4

6 TRENCHING Your solution to drainage problems. Traditional solutions to drainage problems often require significant upfront expense and labor and run the risk of failing over time as systems become clogged or broken through the natural compaction of soil. Pro s Choice can be a lasting solution that requires minimal upfront labor and cost while solving difficult drainage challenges. The very nature of this mineral is to naturally wick away standing water and hold it, and then gradually release the water over time. When installed in one large or a series of smaller drainage trenches, Pro s Choice will quickly absorb excess water and prevent it from collecting on the surface of your field. Step : Determine the number of trenches you will need for your area and mark out placement. Every inch of depth in your trench, water will be pulled from foot on either side of the trench. Step : Dig or use a walk-behind trencher. The size of your trench can vary. Many of the walk-behinds will cut a trench about 4 inches wide and 8 inches deep. Step 3: For best results, make sure that the trench has at least a % slope from beginning to end. A 5 foot long trench would have a pitch of at least 3 inches (5 feet x.0 =.5 feet or 3 inches). 3 4 Step 4: Backfill all but the top inch of your trench(s) with Pro s Choice conditioner. Then add inch of top soil to grade. HEARitFROMthePROS Professional Blend provides the consistent natural red color and size I expect. Its durability is unsurpassed. Roger Bossard Head Groundskeeper -- Chicago White Sox Pro s Choice Select has the size, texture and color I require for my field. Dan Cunningham Head Groundskeeper -- New York Yankees Managing sports fields for football and baseball complexes is tough on my turf and infield. Pro s Choice keeps my fields in top playing condition. Alan Sigwardt Director of Grounds -- Miami Dolphins & Miami Marlins Pro Mound provides me with a highly durable blue clay that is easy to work with and doesn t fracture. Pro Red gives me the long lasting deep red color I need. Bill Findley Head Groundskeeper -- St. Louis Cardinals I know I can trust the products and using them makes my job easier. Mark Razum Head Groundskeeper -- Colorado Rockies I recommend Pro s Choice for healthy rootzone environments. My research shows montmorillonite products, like Pro s Choice Red, produce vital, long lasting benefits for turf. Dr. Hank Wilkinson Professor of Turfgrass Diseases -- University of Illinois

7 FREQUENTLYASKEDQUESTIONS In the past, there have been some misconceptions about sports field conditioners. The following definition of terms and clarification of product characteristics have been developed based on significant research to help you make informed decisions about which products will work best on your baseball and sports turf fields. What are the most important characteristics to look for in a soil conditioning product?. Know your mineral. What is the base material of the product? Minerals perform differently. Does the mineral s inherent characteristics enhance field conditions?. Absorption. Have the characteristics of the mineral been optimized for maximum absorption? 3. Color. Will the product help you meet the standards for a good-looking field? For example, on a baseball field a deeper red color provides maximum visual contrast for the white ball. 4. Liquid Holding Capacity. LHC measures the internal pore volume of a mineral. What sort of capacity to absorb and retain moisture does the product have? 5. Stability. Will the product resist breakdown and deliver long-lasting performance? 6. Absence of Dust. Will the product apply cleanly and not blow away with the first breeze or blow into an infielder s face? What type of product meets these criteria? The physical and chemical makeup of a mineral will directly impact its performance as a soil conditioner. The best mineral for sports turf applications is montmorillonite clay. The internal pore size of montmorillonite is very small. This creates surface tension that absorbs and holds water tightly. Other minerals either do not absorb as much or do not hold water as tightly. What are Pro s Choice soil conditioners made from? Pro s Choice soil conditioners are granular products made from unique deposits of montmorillonite clay found in northern Mississippi and southern Illinois. Pro s Choice soil conditioners are the highest quality products in their class, a result of extensive research, development and a quality manufacturing process. How are these products optimized to enhance their qualities? Pro s Choice products are thermally optimized to remove all moisture from the montmorillonite clay. This transforms the clay into a hard, ceramic-like product. It fixes (or case hardens) the crystalline structure, optimizing the absorptivity of the pores and permanently hardening the granules. When thermally optimized, Pro s Choice montmorillonite absorbs and exchanges moisture in the soil. Also, because it has been case hardened, it is physically stable and will not break down in the field. In other words, thermal optimizing montmorillonite enhances it for sports field applications. Are other soil conditioners thermally optimized? They can be. Thermal optimizing is a manufacturing process ideal for montmorillonite. The term refers to the level of thermal treatment applied in processing. It enhances the hardness and stability of montmorillonite without compromising its porosity, making it a perfect soil conditioner. Thermal optimizing other minerals may or may not enhance them for sports fields. What makes Pro s Choice different from other montmorillonite products? Pro s Choice is the only manufacturer who produces soil conditioners utilizing a seven-step process. The absorbent clay is mined, sized, dried, ground into specific particle sizes, dried again, thermally optimized and de-dusted. This process is unique to Pro s Choice and ensures the highest quality products on the market today. Because 00% of granules are ground and sized prior to the thermal optimizing processes, each granule receives the full benefit of thermal optimization. In other processes, they dry the clay before it is ground. This results in the surface being at a less than optimal moisture level, which means lower liquid holding capacities and lower absorptivity.

8 94 Curie Drive, Alpharetta GA p: /teamproschoice /pros_choice 04 Oil-Dri Corporation of America PC-IFG-0 CHOICEofCHAMPIONS Pro s Choice can be found on the finest fields in the game. WHAT S ON YOUR FIELD? Anaheim Angels Baltimore Orioles Boston Red Sox Chicago Cubs Chicago White Sox Cincinnati Reds Colorado Rockies Detroit Tigers Houston Astros Kansas City Royals Miami Marlins Milwaukee Brewers Minnesota Twins New York Mets New York Yankees Oakland A s Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates San Francisco Giants St. Louis Cardinals Toronto Blue Jays Texas Rangers