Tine Condition And Quality Key To Aeration Performance
As any greenkeeper or groundsman will know, frequent aeration ensures turf is kept in peak condition all year round. And, following the high traffic that comes hand in hand with summer, it’s especially important to aerate now.
Genuine Toro deep tines, shown on a Toro ProCore SR54.
However, Dan Dubas, sales and marketing for Toro Parts at Lely UK, says that aside from frequency and an understanding of how the seasons affect turf compaction, one of the most important factors in aeration is the quality and condition of the tines in use.
“In order to maintain your course standards, it’s vital to ensure you have the best equipment to meet all of your aeration needs successfully,” he says.
“With genuine Toro tines, users are not only able to maintain their aerator to the same high standards Toro’s known for, but they also benefit from the exceptional aeration performance of first-class parts.”
By maximising core-pulling and producing a superior quality hole, Dan explains the results Toro tines deliver: “In a nutshell, genuine Toro tines produce precise, consistent holes for faster turf recovery, a smooth finish and speedier return to play.”
As well as stating the benefits of choosing genuine Toro parts, Dan warns of the disadvantages fitting inferior, will-fit parts can lead to.
“Using inferior or spurious tines in a bid to cut costs can, in fact, cause operators to waste both time and money in the long run. Issues include having to replace broken or bent tines, unclogging cores while on the job and collecting core debris, and repairing damage post-aeration.”
Engineered and designed to fit the entire Toro ProCore range and get the best results from an aeration programme, Toro has over 150 tines to choose from; one to suit every turf application, soil situation and season.
Until the end of August, Lely is offering golf clubs in the UK and Ireland a 5 percent discount when ordering multiples of 25 of the same type of tine. To take advantage of the promotion, end users simply need to get in touch with their local genuine Toro parts dealer or service centre.