SPORTS PITCHES least 85mm— for a more durable, maintenance-friendly playing surface with an extended lifespan.
Crucially, the Rapid-stitch system allows grounds staff to source turf from their preferred farm at short notice while still benefiting from gold-standard stitched hybrid reinforcement. This approach eliminates the high costs, limited availability, and long preparation times typically associated with traditional hybrid carpets kept in reserve.
Each Rapid-stitch Turf pitch is installed using the manufacturer’ s next-generation SISGrass Hybrid machines, which feature the world’ s fastest hybrid stitching technology. Their unmatched speed reduces full-pitch installation times by up to 78 %, while a design that’ s up to 70 % lighter than competing models minimises turf stress and surface compaction. With fully customisable stitching depths ranging from 45mm to 180mm, these machines were instrumental in developing the GAMEREADY Hybrid range.
The stronger reinforcement created between the fibre and the rootzone extends the lifespan of the Rapidstitch Turf to a minimum of two years – a standout advantage for clubs struggling throughout winter. Like the Pre-stitched equivalent, GAMEREADY Hybrid Rapid-stitch Turf has also been tested by the University of Tennessee and proven to provide a faster, more responsive and more stable surface than traditional hybrid carpets.
SIS Pitches’ Rapid-stitch Turf set a new record in elite stadium turf delivery at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, where a ready-to-play Rapid-stitch surface was successfully installed at the Miami Dolphins’ Hard Rock Stadium in just 56 hours.
Ivo Lamot, CEO at SIS Pitches said:“ The launch of our GAMEREADY Hybrid rapid turf solutions marks the start of another exciting chapter for grounds teams and stadium operators worldwide, by setting the bar even higher for what can be achieved with hybrid pitch installations. Our Pre-stitched and Rapid-stitch hybrid pitch systems are a direct response to the increasingly tight turnaround windows stadium operators are faced with when accommodating busy fixture schedules and demanding events calendars.
“ The launch of our next-generation hybrid stitching machines in 2025 paved the way for us to completely revolutionise how new hybrid surfaces are supplied and installed, and we’ re proud to be able to make such a significant breakthrough in capability while simultaneously enhancing performance. We’ re hugely committed to powering more play and this new range will enable grounds staff and operators at some of the most iconic, multi-use stadiums in the world to achieve just that.”
For more information on SIS Pitches’ GAMEREADY Hybrid range, visit www. sispitches. com / surface / rapid-hybrid-turf
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