Every so often a product innovation comes around that is so revolutionary, it changes the entire value proposition for an industry-Ultrablade™ is that kind of product. Ultrablade™, a new synthetic fiber developed by Sprinturf, provides a playing surface that holds its integrity profoundly longer than any other fiber ever developed. "When we talk about a revolutionary change, most people are somewhat skeptical", says Mike Smith, Sprinturf's VP of sales. "We like to do a simple 'seeing is believing' demonstration that makes believers out of even the biggest skeptics. We take a drill with a wire brush attachment and run it repeatedly over the fiber. Even with that kind of beating, the fiber holds its integrity. People intuitively understand that if the fiber stands up to a wire brush, it will withstand even the most hostile playing environment". Hank Julicher, Sprinturf's president and CEO summed it up this way.

"With Ultrablade™ everyone wins - schools, athletes and the fans. An Ultrablade™ playing surface will last longer, look better and be safer to play on than anything previously available." ...if the fiber stands up to a wire brush, it will withstand even the most hostile playing environment. There are other significant benefits to Ultrablade™ as well. For example, Ultrablade™ holds up better to harmful ultraviolet rays (UV). UV rays erode the finish on synthetic fibers causing weight and volume reduction, dramatically reducing playability and field aesthetics. The combination of better UV tolerance and dramatic fibrillation reduction makes Ultrablade™ a truly revolutionary value.