FORTRESS ARTIFICIAL CRICKET MATCH WICKET (NON-TURF) – 30M X 2.74M

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NON-TURF ARTIFICIAL CRICKET MATCH WICKET – PLAY CRICKET ALL YEAR ROUND WITH MINIMAL MAINTENANCE

Artificial cricket match wickets are used by schools, colleges, universities and clubs to play cricket in areas where a natural grass turf wicket is not feasible. They require minimal maintenance, are cost effective and can be played all year round. Non-turf artificial wickets are a very popular choice for venues that experience extreme weather conditions like snow or very hot temperatures that make natural grass wickets near impossible to create and maintain to the correct standard of playing performance.

Our non-turf artificial cricket surfaces are available in 2 grades: Club Spec & Test Grade.

Our Club Spec Cricket Matting has been upgraded in 2020 to create the very best tufted artificial playing surface in cricket. It has been specially engineered to be longer lasting, have the correct ball bounce, enhanced grip for ball spin and be more consistent over years of usage.

Our woven Test Grade Matting is an upgraded cricket surface used by numerous County Cricket Clubs and ICC/ECB training facilities worldwide. Made in Britain this matting consistently offers the very best ball bounce and spin performance. It is referred to as the “Rolls Royce” of cricket matting.

Both types of matting are suitable for cricketers of all abilities/ages and can be used indoors/outdoors.

Ball Bounce & Spin Like Natural Turf Wicket

Our Tufted Club Spec cricket matting has been redesigned to improve performance and make it feel more like playing on a natural turf wicket. The 10mm thick carpet and 6mm shockpad give the ball the correct bounce performance (not too high or too low) when installed over the correct sub base. We have increased yarn density (volume) to 75600 stitches per square metre to enhance the mattings grip on the ball, this makes it perfect for spin bowling.

Our 8mm thick woven type cricket carpet is the closest artificial equivalent you’ll get to playing on a natural turf wicket ball performance wise (when used with our 6mm shockpad). The ultrafine, high density yarn enhances the mattings grip on the ball to create the very best spin characteristics which are why it’s trusted by County Cricket Clubs.

Strong Weatherproof Construction

The green yarn (artificial grass blades) on both types of cricket surface are 100% rot proof and UV treated so it doesn’t degrade in the sun. The yarn is tufted or woven into a fibre backing for long lasting strength, durability and performance.

5 Year Warranty & Lifespan Up To 10 Years

Both types of non-turf artificial cricket wickets are strong, robust, long lasting and 100% weatherproof. They come with a 5 year warranty (when correctly installed/maintained) and last up 7-10 years. Lifespan depends on the installation, maintenance and usage of the matting.

Performance Consistency

Any competitor can say that their artificial non-turf match wicket will last years, but this is pointless if the performance suffers over time to create a poor playing surface. This mainly happens due to the green yarn (artificial grass blades) distorting or leaning to one direction over time creating inconsistent/irregular ball bounces and poor grip/ball spin.

Both our artificial cricket carpets have been specially manufactured with a crossed linked, non-directional yarn formation. This means that the yarn will not distort or lean to one side, even after years of usage and repeated foot traffic over the playing surface. This technology ensures both cricket surfaces have the best bounce and spin performance.

Shockpad/Underlay

For our artificial non-turf cricket wickets, we recommend adding our 6mm Polyester Shockpad/Underlay. It absorbs both player and ball impact which increases the life span of the cricket surface and makes it kinder on player’s joints (reduces stress). It also enhances the ball bounce performance to make it more like playing on a natural turf wicket.

Installation Advice

For a non-turf artificial match wicket, we recommend installing an Aggregate/Dynamic Base for best ball bounce (performance wise) and quick rainwater drainage:

We recommend a timber frame edge border to contain these materials.
Bottom 50mm layer to be filled with limestone or granite (trade call it MOT Type 1).
Middle layer is filled with a weed control fabric (100gsm or above in quality).
Top 50mm layer is filled with 6mm granite to dust or sand.
You then tension and secure down the cricket shockpad/underlay and then the cricket matting using nails/screws.

Simple Maintenance Tip

Regularly keep the cricket matting clean and free from mud and moss using a stiff brush, water and moss cleaning agents. This enhances the lifespan of the artificial cricket carpet and ensures good, consistent ball performance when the matting hits the surface.

Specifications

SPECIFICATIONS

FORTRESS ARTIFICIAL CRICKET MATCH WICKET (NON-TURF) SPECIFICATIONS

ARTIFICIAL CRICKET MATCH WICKET:

SIZES:

Artificial Cricket Match Wicket = 30m Long x 2.74m Wide
Underlay/Shockpad = 30m Long x 2.5m Wide

MATERIALS:

Made from artificial carpet which is 100% rot proof and UV treated

MISCELLANEOUS

Artificial Cricket Match Wicket Available in Club Spec (Tufted) or Test Grade (Woven) Quality
Underlay/Shockpad Can Be Added To Increase Lifespan & Enhance Bounce Performance
Both Types Of Surface & Underlay Are Strong, Easy To Lay, 100% Weather Proof & UV Treated For Long Life

CLUB SPEC CRICKET MATTING:

SIZES AVAILABLE:

Choice Of Widths: 2m (6ft 6in) | 2.74m (9ft) | 4m (13ft 3in)
Length: Custom length sold per linear metre – input desired length in box above

MATERIALS:

Tufted cricket matting construction (texturized)
Yarn manufactured from ultra-high-density, virgin grade polyethylene (HDPE)
Yarn Density: 75600 stitches per square metre
Yarn is curled & compacted together using net cloth & high-quality SBR bonding (Glue)
Matting Thickness: 10mm (0.4in)

MISCELLANEOUS:

Yarn Colour: Green
Backing Colour: Black
UPGRADE TO UNDERLAY/SHOCKPAD (see essentials above) – increase lifespan & overall performance
Cricket matting is strong, easy to lay, 100% weatherproof & UV treated for increased lifespan

TEST GRADE CRICKET MATTING:

SIZES AVAILABLE:

Choice of Widths: 2.74m & 3.65m (9ft & 12ft)
Choice of Lengths: 10m, 15m & 30m (33ft 3in, 50ft & 100ft)

MATERIALS:

Woven Cricket Matting Construction (Texturized)
Yarn manufactured from ultra-high density, virgin grade Polypropylene (HDPP)
Yarn is woven (crosslinked) into fibre backing
Matting Thickness: 8mm
Weight: 1.47kg Square Metre (0.3lbs Square Foot)
Backing has punched holes for quicker drainage of rain water

MISCELLANEOUS:

Yarn Colour: Green
UPGRADE TO UNDERLAY/SHOCKPAD (see essentials above) – increase lifespan & overall performance
Matting is strong, easy to lay, 100% weatherproof & UV treated for long life

SKU	11753
Brand	FORTRESS

Non turf match wicket for cricket made from artificial carpet with optional underlay. Cricket matting is available in Club Spec (Tufted) or Test Grade (Woven) quality. Suitable for cricketers of all ages and levels including County/International Standard.

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Product Description

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NON-TURF ARTIFICIAL CRICKET MATCH WICKET – PLAY CRICKET ALL YEAR ROUND WITH MINIMAL MAINTENANCE

Our non-turf artificial cricket surfaces are available in 2 grades: Club Spec & Test Grade.

Both types of matting are suitable for cricketers of all abilities/ages and can be used indoors/outdoors.

Ball Bounce & Spin Like Natural Turf Wicket

Strong Weatherproof Construction

5 Year Warranty & Lifespan Up To 10 Years

Performance Consistency

Shockpad/Underlay

Installation Advice

For a non-turf artificial match wicket, we recommend installing an Aggregate/Dynamic Base for best ball bounce (performance wise) and quick rainwater drainage:

We recommend a timber frame edge border to contain these materials.
Bottom 50mm layer to be filled with limestone or granite (trade call it MOT Type 1).
Middle layer is filled with a weed control fabric (100gsm or above in quality).
Top 50mm layer is filled with 6mm granite to dust or sand.
You then tension and secure down the cricket shockpad/underlay and then the cricket matting using nails/screws.

Simple Maintenance Tip

Specifications

SPECIFICATIONS