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Test Tee Pad
Hey All, I have placed a piece of rubber belting at the pavilion as a sample tee pad. Please give it a try and let me know what you think. It is aprox the same size as our cement pads ( 4' wide x 12' long ) I am thinking about using them up at the side lake 9 hole course. They don't have enough money in thier budget for cement tee pads, so we are looking for some alternatives. What other types of tee pads have you experianced at other courses you have played.... sand, crushed lime stone, asphalt, ect...???? What works best and what sucks the most? Your input would be appreciated. Thanks, Mike F.
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Permalink Reply by Mark Pommier on -
Concrete tees are clearly the way to go. I've used a few rubber belts as tees, and unless they're completely dry, they're not good. Asphalt is a good second option after concrete. What about the clay surfaces that some tennis courts have? Could that be considered as an option? Here's another stupid idea --- is it possible to pack the ground underneath, then place treated plywood in the shape of a tee? The plywood could be surfaced with some durable paint that contains non-slip sand or finely crushed limestone, etc.
~Mark
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Permalink Reply by Administrator on -
well stay away from crushed limestone the only course that i have played with this is the only course to date that i have twisted my ankle on when teeing off. The rubber belting seemed pretty good as long as there is a good way to secure it to the ground so that it does not move. The rubber pad just seems that if the ground that it was sitting on was damp underneath that it would move around. The second best tee pads that i have used would have to be asphalt but the ones that have clay are really good. Just make sure that whatever you use that it does not get big dips in it that could be ankle twisters.
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Permalink Reply by Bruce on -
I was conserned about the slickness of the rubber pad. So I tossed some water on that thing, It seamed to give it even more grip. If they cant go with the concrete I think that that rubber matt will be a viable option.
All the corses I played with Crushed rock, Woodchips, or just packed dirt were alful. I think If you go with any natural option the life of the teebox is about 3 months before there is a rut in the groud with a big puddle at the end. And with any heavy play it will be less time.
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Permalink Reply by Rit on -
Vibram has been testing with rubber and finally has produced a rubber product that works not sure on the price and it would be nice to get a sample but heres an article that might help
http://rubberandplastics.texterity.com/rubberandplastics/20080811/?...
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