Cricket Carpet Shockpad (2.5m widths)

For use on a dynamic stone base beneath your selected cricket carpet, our shockpads stabilise and protect the base, minimising maintenance, whilst at the same time providing consistency of ball bounce and playing characteristics simultaneously adding a degree of comfort for the players.

Suitable for use in conjunction with our range of 2.74m and 2.0m wide cricket wicket surfaces when laid on to a dynamic (stone) sub base.

We do not recommend the use of shockpads on concrete bases.

An installation service is available for this product when laid in conjunction with one of our Cricket Carpets. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Our Cricket Downloads section includes relevant data sheets which provide further information on our range of cricket surfaces and installation tips and techniques.

Specifications

2.5m wide (if used with 2m wide cricket carpets it will require trimming down on site)
Nominal 4mm thickness.
Through bonded needlepunched material.
Manufactured from 100% UV stabilised polyester and polypropylene mix.
Colour: Varies
Porous: Yes
Weight: 1.14kg/m²

Cricket Carpet Shockpad: Questions & Answers

Should I include a shockpad at all?

We recommend shockpads are installed under all cricket carpets laid on dynamic stone bases. Combined they provide the best playing characteristics, prolong the lifespan of the carpet, maintain the base and provide a small degree of comfort for the players.

Shockpads aren't a visible or tangible part of an artificial grass wicket 'system', however they are definitely worth having.

Why does a shockpad extend the life expectancy of the carpet surface?

Stone bases are abrasive, and the granite 6mm to dust layer particularly so. Day to day use means that there is always a small amount of friction and movement of surfacing on stone. By adding the tough cricket shockpad between them, that rubbing or friction is removed from the sensitive backing of the cricket carpet. Therefore the carpet itself is not going to wear from the back and consequently will last longer.

Does a shockpad suffer from wear?

No. It is tough enough and dense enough not to suffer any damage from the stone base. It's what it is designed to do.

Can I reuse an existing shockpad?

Usually, yes. Because of that it is worth looking at replacing your cricket carpet before it wears through - ie before it has holes, rather than after. Once that happens the shockpad too may become damaged and will also require replacing. As a general rule of thumb, if you replace the carpet early enough, you shouldn't need to replace the shockpad. Leave it too late, you probably will.

How do I maintain a shockpad?

No artificial cricket 'system' is maintenance free, so it is important to have a regime in place. That includes levelling, rolling and maintaining the base which may periodically involve lifting and relaying the carpet and shockpad. The shockpad on its own doesn't require any specific maintenance.

Is it as porous as the carpet surface?

Yes, and as the stone base beneath.

I require a length not listed, can you help?

Yes, our shockpads are cut down from bigger roll lengths, so can be cut to any full metre length you require. Usually these work out at the same pro rata m² price as the nearest standard size, but please contact our sales office on 01858 545789 with your requirements.

Are there any cheaper alternatives?

No.

Can I double up to change playing characteristics?

Yes. Occasionally cricket clubs want to create slightly different characteristics in neighbouring practice bays, and this can be achieved by using two layers, or no shockpad at all. In most cases though, a single shockpad layer is sufficient to provide all the other main stabilising and base maintenance minimising benefits.

Can I install a shockpad myself, either on a new build or resurfacing project?

Yes, absolutely. It's really easy. See our Cricket Downloads section for information on how to do it yourself, and other specifications and advice.

Can I get a sample?

Yes, we are happy to provide samples to any serious potential customer. Please email us at [email protected] or contact us through our website.

Don't forget to provide us with your full postal address and let us know which products you are interested in, and we will post a sample out to you.

Ordering

To order a Cricket Carpet Shockpad, simply select the size required from the drop down menu.

If not listed, non-standard Cricket Shockpad lengths can usually be cut to the nearest full metre upon request. Please contact our sales office with your requirements. Any made to order specials are likely to be priced at the same m² pro rata rate as the nearest standard length.

We regret that it is not always possible to have every length of shockpad available for immediate despatch ex-stock. Please check with our sales office on 01858 545789 for availability, or send us an e-mail to [email protected] with your requirements and your address and we will get back to you.

Contact our sales office at [email protected] or phone on 01858 545789 for details or to receive a small sample of this product.