BALLFIELD CLAYS. Our Ballfield Clay Products have been developed precisely for baseball fields. CONDITIONERS C L A Y - B A S E D S U R F A C E S SANDS

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2 BALLFIELD CLAYS C L A Y - B A S E D S U R F A C E S Home Base Blend Our Home Base Blend is a unique and special blend prepared for the home plate area. It has been designed to withstand the heavy traffic associated with this part of any playing field. This custom blend provides the proper texture and slideability needed, and is available in dry or moistened form. Mound Clay Mar-Co Mound Clay is a virgin raw clay processed to a small particle size, and is available in dry or moisturized form. Moisturized Mar-Co Mound Clay becomes putty-like, which allows it to be formed and shaped while retaining its firmness and durability. Due to its bonding ability, it is very useful for building and maintaining pitcher s mounds and batter s boxes. As well, Dry Mar-Co Mound Clay is used as a binder in sandy materials. Clay Track Surfacer Our Clay Track Surfacer is a baked clay product for warning tracks, running tracks and pathways. It comes in two sizes labelled as 20 series (-3/16 ) and 25 series (-1/4 ) The characteristics of our Clay Track Surfacer provides the proper texture and color to alert a player of an impending fence or structure. Like all Mar-Co s products, it has been designed to be groundskeeper friendly! Infield Clay Mar-Co Infield Clay is a controlled blend of clay, sand and aggregate and is available in three standard mixes: Firm, Standard and Light. If your requirements dictate a unique blend, we can also provide custom blends upon request. Our three standard mixes come in two particle sizes: 15 series (-1/8 inch) and 20 series (-3/16 inch). Our infield clays are designed to maximize safety, playability, drainage and appearance, while at the same time fitting into your existing maintenance program. CONDITIONERS Diamond Clay Our Diamond Clay is baked clay, crushed and screened into a uniform range of sizes 1/8 or less. It is an orange-red clay product specifically designed as an amendment to heavy clay fields. Our Diamond Clay provides the correct drainage, texture and color suitable for any size ballpark. Infield Custom Blends Mar-Co Infield Clay is a controlled blend of clay, sand and aggregate and is available in three standard mixes: Firm, Standard and Light. If your requirements dictate a unique blend, we can provide custom blends upon request. Our three standard mixes come in two particle sizes: 15 series (-1/8 inch) and 20 series (-3/16 inch). Our infield clays are designed to maximize safety, playability, drainage and appearance. Mound Clay Fortifier Mar-Co Mound Clay is a virgin raw clay processed to a fine texture, and is available in dry or moisturized form. Moisturized Mar-Co Mound Clay becomes putty-like, which allows it to be formed and shaped while retaining its firmness and durability. Due to its bonding ability, it is very useful for building and maintaining pitcher s mounds and batter s boxes. As well, Dry Mar-Co Mound Clay is used as a binder in sandy materials. Calcined Clay Calcined Clay is a sports field conditioner that reduces infield compaction that leads to running, sliding and bad ball hop injuries. Calcined Clay provides superior drainage and absorption while still delivering the color, safety and performance of a professional infield. Three standardized particle sizes are available to suit your specific diamond. Washington Ball Mix Make the perfect double play with this affordable clay-based product that looks and performs like the majors. Washington Ball Mix is a unique blend of sand, silt, aggregate and clay with no particles larger than 3/16. This specialized formula makes Washington Ball Mix easy for maintaining, safe for sliding and orange for eye-appealing authenticity. Still softer than infield clay, Washington Ball Mix sets up firm for longlasting performance with great playability. Diamond Sands Mar-Co Diamond Sands are special graded sands that mix well into existing infields. Adding Diamond Sand enhances the texture and body of the playing surface. Diamond Sand also helps to address drainage issues by improving the percolation rate of your material. Field Bricks Mar-Co Field Bricks provide a new alternative in building Pitcher s Pads and Mounds and Catcher s and Batter s Boxes. Offering an uncomplicated and quick installation, our Field Bricks are economical, very user friendly and practical. When used instead of sand-based materials, Mar-Co Field Bricks improve the stability and durability required for Pitcher s mounds and Batter s Boxes. These bricks are comprised of Mar-Co Mound Clay compressed into a brick (4 x 8 x 2.5 ). They are compatible with existing clays and are easily maintained with Mar-Co Mound Clay. SANDS Sport Sand Sport Sand is a -3/16 blend designed for sub-surface requirements. It can be used as a base material for all applications, including infield skin, home plate area, pitcher s mound, and warning tracks. Our Ballfield Clay Products have been developed precisely for baseball fields. Each product has been engineered for a specific place and function. Mar-Co products have been designed to enhance players safety and playability, as well as improve drainage, water retention and aesthetics. Our user-friendly products assist groundskeepers by saving time and providing better, safer playing surfaces! We can provide the right product for any application, from Little League right up to Major League Ballparks. Whether you re considering a new park being built from scratch, or the renovation of an existing park, Mar-Co products should be your first choice.

3 Achieving Excellence Requires Concentration Too wet, too dry, too hard, too soft keeping your field in top shape is often hit or miss. Stay on track with Mar-Co s Target Amendment Program for ball diamond optimization. Mar-Co has developed four concentrated amendments that target the major causes of poor infields. The following quick steps will add the right amendment into your existing mix and create a surface that s right on the mark. Talk to your Mar-Co dealer for details about improving your ball diamond through the Target Amendment Program. 1. M.A.P. IT (Materials Assessment Program) The Mar-Co Materials Assessment Program is the only one of its kind, which analyzes soil samples and determines the make-up of your current infield. You simply provide a test sample of your playing surface to your Mar-Co dealer to establish which amendment is right for your field. 2. SEND IT Mar-Co delivers directly to your ball diamond using Super Sacks. This enables you to order precisely the amount of product needed without costly part-load bulk shipments. Super Sacks also ensure you receive exactly 1.5 tons/bag of pure uncontaminated material. 3. WORK IT Applying the concentrated Target Amendment is easy to do yourself which helps keep your cost of improvement lower. 4. PLAY IT A better infield makes a better game, which makes a winning combination for both players and fans. Target Amendments Each concentrated amendment has been engineered to solve specific problems that occur with ball diamond surfaces. Number of Super Sacks Required Depth Applied FIELD TYPE Grass Infield 1/2 Little League Yes 6 Softball No 13 Regulation Baseball Yes 13 No 26 Conditions: HARD WHEN DRY Cause: BONDED STONE CONTENT SOFTSOAK Integrates softening agents and water retention particles. Covers approx. 750 square ft. 35 cu. ft. per Super Sack 3000 lbs. per Super Sack Compaction already factored All calculations are based on standard field measurements. Product must be applied uniformly and blended into existing material 1 deep Conditions: STICKY WHEN WET Cause: HIGH CLAY CONTENT HYDRAIN Provides particle mix that loosens soil, allowing water to drain more readily. Conditions: VARIABLE Cause: POOR DRAINAGE, BASE DIRECT-HIT Completely customized mix to treat specific problems on your infield. Conditions: TOO SOFT WHEN DRY Cause: HIGH COARSE SAND RATIO SUREFOOT Firms up sugary conditions and controls moisture.

4 TOOLS A S S E S S M E N T P R O G R A M M A T E R I A L S Mar-Co has a full line of Groundskeeping tools available. For more information about Mar-Co Clay s full product line, visit us online at: marcoclay.com or call one of our sales representatives today at: Where do you go when you need direction? You know where you want to be, but not how to get there. DIAMOND RAKES EDGING TOOLS BASES Where do you turn? You have already determined that you want to upgrade the playing surface of your field. This free program from Mar-Co Clay will give you the answers to achieve the surface you are looking for. In our lab we analyze a sample from your field. We can determine the makeup of your field and identify your unique needs. Based on this analysis we accurately give you recommendations on how to improve the play of your field, and can develop a custom blend to achieve it. Start on your way to a surface that plays the way you want it. Follow the easy steps below to map out your way: Step 1. Retrieve a sample of existing field material. MOUND TOOLS TARPS PROTECTIVE SCREENS FENCE GUARDS CHALKING MACHINES NAIL DRAGS Step 2. Forward the field sample to the Mar-Co Lab for an evaluation. Step 3. Step 4. Step 5. Mar-Co conducts the appropriate tests on the given sample. Mar-Co prepares a recommendation based on the sample given. Sales staff and customer receive a user-friendly evaluation and an easy-to-adapt set of product recommendations and application suggestions. PITCHING RUBBERS DRAG MATS

5 Canada Mar-Co Clay Products Inc Bright, ON N0J 1B0 U.S.A. Mar-Co Clay USA Inc Wampum, PA Galion, OH AUTHORIZED DEALER For more information about Mar-Co Clay s full product line, visit us online at: marcoclay.com EECI10623-S01-01 PRINTED IN CANADA