Infield Conditioners
Make your field look its best with our top of the line infield conditioners! Here at Valley Athletics, we've put together a page telling you more about the soils we sell and why they're the best in the game. Use this list to figure out what infield conditioners are best for your field! Once you've decided which infield conditioner to go with, feel free to reach out and let one of our acclaimed sales reps help get it onto your field, so you and your team can play at the top of your game.
Triple Play Red Infield Conditioner is a unique blend of vitrified shale particles that have been designed to enhance the stability of an infield. With a rich, red color that adds focus to an infield and adds contrast to ground balls, this product is a beautiful addition to any infield, and it’s exceptional as both a top dressing and soil conditioner. The design philosophy behind using vitrified shale as an infield conditioner is to improve stability, traction, heightened recovery, and color. Triple Play Red Infield Conditioner gives a field the professional look that all coaches and players require. Though it has been designed to meet performance expectations of professionals, it’s affordable for all levels of play. The screened particles are ready to use, never break down, and stabilize all types of saturated soils.
Specifications:
Colors: Red, Brown, Gold, and Black
Weight: 55 pounds per cubic foot (1.35 yards per 1 ton)
Absorption: 32% absorption
Available In:
Bulk: 5, 10, 15, 24, and 30 ton truckloads
Supersacks: 2,100 pounds each, 1 per pallet
Bags: 50 pounds, 40 bags per pallet
Recommended Application when used as a Top Dressing:
Spread 1/4” evenly over the surface of your infield, lightly rake, and then play.
Recommended Application when used as an Infield Conditioner:
Amend Red Infield Conditioner into your soil profile at a rate of 25% by Volume. For volume needed, see coverage chart below:
Coverage Rates:
2.25 Tons will cover 1,000 sq. ft. at a depth of 1 inch (1.3 yards/ton)
Play Ball Regular Infield Conditioner is made with kiln-fired diatomaceous earth (DE) particles that have been hardened long enough to withstand the stressful demands of baseball and softball infields. This material is exceptional when used as a infield conditioner, due to its absorption and moisture retention capabilities. The design philosophy behind using diatomaceous earth as an infield conditioner focuses on absorption, moisture retention, volume, and improving soil structure. Extremely light red in color, Play Ball Regular Infield Conditioner has been designed to meet the challenge of wet, dry or compacted infields. Due to its makeup, it is less abrasive than other infield conditioners, and is the most voluminous material within the infield conditioner class. Its unique granule, which is comprised of 82% open pore space, is extremely absorbent and helps create porous space required for drainage and recovery. These features and make up mean that this infield conditioner will help to reduce rain delays, prevent rainouts, improve drainage, and reduce puddling, making it one of the best conditioners you can use for your field.
Specifications:
Colors: Very Light Red
Weight: 25 pounds per cubic foot (2.95 yards to 1 ton)
Absorption: 90% absorption
Available In:
Supersacks: 1,000 pounds each, 2 per pallet
Bags: 25 pounds each, 80 bags per pallet
When used as an Infield Conditioner:
Amend Play Ball Regular into your soil profile at a rate of 10% by volume.
Coverage Rates:
1 Ton will cover 1,000 sq. ft. at a depth of 1 inch
Soilmaster Red Infield Conditioner is a thermally optimized calcined clay that should be amended into the playing surface of an infield at 20% by volume. This material has been processed to maximize hardness and stability without degrading valuable porosity. The design philosophy behind using calcined clay as an infield conditioner focuses on absorption, uniformity, and stability. Light red in color, Pro’s Choice Soilmaster Red Infield Conditioner has been designed to meet the challenges of wet, dry, and/or compacted infields. This unique, durable granule helps create passageways for drainage, improves soil strength, and eliminates compaction for truer bounces and safer play. When used as a Soil Conditioner, it improves soil structure and controls excess moisture. These features also allow it to reduce mud on the field and have less dust per bag.
Specifications:
Colors: Light Red
Weight: 38 pounds per cubic foot (1.95 yards to 1 ton)
Absorption: 57% absorption
Available In:
Supersacks: 2,100 pounds each, 1 per pallet
Bags: 50 pounds each, 40 bags per pallet
When used as an Infield Conditioner:
Amend Soilmaster Red Infield Conditioner into your soil profile at a rate of 20% by volume.
Coverage Rates:
1.5 Tons will cover 1,000 sq. ft. at a depth of 1 inch (1.9 yards/ton)
Louisville Slugger Game Time Classic is a thermally optimized calcined clay that can be used on the skinned areas of baseball and softball fields to improve drainage. We recommend amending this material into the playing surface of an infield at 20% by volume. The larger particle size increases the durability of the product, and the design philosophy behind using calcined clay as an infield conditioner focuses on absorption, uniformity, and stability. Tan in color, Louisville Slugger Game Time Classic has been designed to meet the challenges of wet, dry or compacted infields This unique, durable granule helps create passageways for drainage, improve soil strength, and eliminate compaction for truer bounces and safer play. It is good when used as a Soil Conditioner, as it improves soil structure and controls excess moisture. It’s features also improve the safety of your field, reduce rain delays, and make it so that the clay won’t stick to your cleats. When shopping for infield conditioners, you can’t go wrong with Louisville Slugger Game Time Pro Infield Conditioner!
Specifications:
Colors: Tan
Weight: 38 pounds per cubic feet (1.95 yards to 1 ton)
Absorption: 57% absorption
Available In:
Supersacks: 2,100 pounds each, 1 per pallet
Bags: 50 pounds each, 40 bags per pallet
When used as an Infield Conditioner:
Amend Louisville Slugger Game Time Classic into your soil profile at a rate of 20% by volume.
Coverage Rates:
1.5 Tons will cover 1,000 sq. ft. at a depth of 1 inch (1.9 yards/ton)
Diamond Select Red Infield Conditioner is a unique blend of vitrified shale particles that have been specifically designed to be amended into the playing surface of an infield, at a rate of 25% by volume. Due to its great longevity and particle strength, this material is one of the best Infield Conditioners. The design philosophy behind using vitrified shale as an infield conditioner focuses on increased soil stability, improved drainage, and the heightened recovery of an infield. With a rich, red color that adds focus to any playing surface Diamond Select Red Infield Conditioner gives an infield the professional look and feel that all coaches and players require. It packs well, drains well, and stays put. Its features also help it to have greater absorption, which improves moisture retention, reduces rain delays, prevents rain outs, and reduces puddling.
Specifications:
Colors: Red, Brown, Grey, Black, and Gold
Weight: 5 pounds per cubic foot (loose) (1.35 yards to 1 ton)
Absorption: 25% – 32%
Available In:
Bulk: 5, 10, 15, 24, and 30 ton truckloads
Supersacks: 2,100 pounds each, 1 per pallet
Bags: 50 pounds each, 40 per pallet
Recommended Application when used as an Infield Conditioner:
Amend Diamond Select Red Infield Conditioner into your soil profile at a rate of 25% by volume.
Coverage Rates:
2.25 Tons will cover 1,000 sq. ft. at a depth of 1 inch
Diamond Pro Red Infield Conditioner is a unique blend of vitrified shale particles that have been specifically designed to enhance the overall performance of your infield. With a rich, red color that adds focus to an infield and adds contrast to ground balls, this product is a beautiful addition to any infield. Diamond Pro Red Infield Conditioner gives a field the professional look and feel that all coaches and players require. It is exceptional as both a top dressing and soil conditioner. Though it has been designed to meet performance expectations of professionals, Diamond Pro Red Infield Conditioner is affordable for all levels of play. The screened particles are ready to use, never break down and stabilize all types of saturated soils. It packs well, drains well, and stays put.
Specifications:
Color: Red
Weight: 55 pounds per cubic foot (loose) (1.35 yards to 1 ton)
63 pounds per cubic foot (compacted) (1.15 yards to 1 ton)?
Absorption: 27% absorption
Available In:
Bulk: 5, 10, 15, 24, and 30 ton truckloads
Supersacks: 2,100 pounds each, 1 per pallet
Bags: 50 pounds each, 40 bags per pallet
Recommended Application when used as a Top Dressing:
Spread 1/4″ evenly over the surface of your infield, lightly rake, and then play.
Coverage Rates:
2.25 Tons will cover 1,000 sq. ft. at a depth of 1 inch (1.3 yards/ton)