Types of Artificial Turf
The ways artificial turf differs, shown with the real specs of the Always Green turf Artificial Grass & Landscaping sells: use, pile height, face weight, blade shape, color and how each is sold, from the catalog as of November 11, 2026.
What are the types of artificial turf?
Artificial turf differs first by use, lawn or putting green, then by pile height, face weight, blade shape and color. Artificial Grass & Landscaping sells 7 Always Green lawn turfs, 1.34" (34 mm) to 2" (51 mm) pile, and 2 putting green turfs, 0.75" (19 mm) to 0.79" (20 mm), cut to length or by the full roll.
| Difference | Range here | At each end |
|---|---|---|
| Use | 7 lawn turfs, 2 putting turfs | Lawn: artificial grass for backyard; putting: putting green turf |
| Pile height | 0.75" (19 mm) to 2" (51 mm) | Tour Preferred Putting Green 83 Oz.; Newport 108 Oz., Carmel 115 Oz., Tahoe 160 Oz., Sierra 160 Oz. and Santa Barbara 160 Oz. |
| Face weight (lawn turf) | 25oz/SQFT+/-5% (subject to change) to 125oz/SQFT+/-5% (subject to change) | Tuscany 54 oz; Sierra 160 Oz. and Santa Barbara 160 Oz. |
| Blade shape | C-Shaped and Omega-Shaped | Not stated for Carmel 115 Oz., Santa Barbara 160 Oz., Tour Preferred Putting Green 68 Oz. and Tour Preferred Putting Green 83 Oz. |
| How it is sold | Cut to length, full roll, remnant | Palm Springs 77 Oz.: full roll only |
Lawn turf against putting green turf, and what the names mean: artificial grass vs artificial turf. Putting turf compared: putting green turf.
| Way to buy | Price per sq ft | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Stocking dealer account | From $0.79 | For stocking dealers: dealer pricing |
| Full roll: Tuscany 54 oz | $0.99 (4-roll minimum); $1.19 for one roll | A whole roll at a fixed size; the lowest price needs the minimum shown |
| Cut to length: Tuscany 54 oz | $1.49 | Only the length you need; the smallest piece is 7.5 ft x 15 ft, $167.63 |
What pile heights does artificial turf come in?
Pile height is how tall the blades stand. Artificial Grass & Landscaping's turf comes in 5 pile heights, from 0.75" (19 mm) for Tour Preferred Putting Green 83 Oz. to 2" (51 mm) for 5 turfs. Lawn turf starts at 1.34" (34 mm); putting turf is 0.75" (19 mm) to 0.79" (20 mm).
| Pile height | Turfs | Use |
|---|---|---|
| 0.75" (19 mm) | Tour Preferred Putting Green 83 Oz. | putting green |
| 0.79" (20 mm) | Tour Preferred Putting Green 68 Oz. | putting green |
| 1.34" (34 mm) | Tuscany 54 oz | lawn |
| 1.97" (50 mm) | Palm Springs 77 Oz. | lawn |
| 2" (51 mm) | Newport 108 Oz., Carmel 115 Oz., Tahoe 160 Oz., Sierra 160 Oz., Santa Barbara 160 Oz. | lawn |
What is face weight, and how heavy is each turf?
Face weight is the ounces of yarn per square foot, given by the supplier within plus or minus 5%. At Artificial Grass & Landscaping, lawn turf runs from 25oz/SQFT+/-5% (subject to change) for Tuscany 54 oz to 125oz/SQFT+/-5% (subject to change) for Sierra 160 Oz. and Santa Barbara 160 Oz.; a heavier one never costs less cut to length.
| Turf | Use | Face weight | Pile height | Cut to length, from | Full roll, from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Always Green Tuscany 54 oz | Lawn | 25oz/SQFT+/-5% (subject to change) | 1.34" (34 mm) | $1.49 | $0.99 (4-roll minimum); $1.19 for one roll |
| Always Green Tour Preferred Putting Green 68 Oz. | Putting green | 40oz/SQFT+/-5% (subject to change) | 0.79" (20 mm) | $2.29 | $1.79 |
| Always Green Palm Springs 77 Oz. | Lawn | 49oz/SQFT+/-5% (subject to change) | 1.97" (50 mm) | — | $1.29 (2-roll minimum); $1.69 for one roll |
| Always Green Tour Preferred Putting Green 83 Oz. | Putting green | 58oz/SQFT+/-5% (subject to change) | 0.75" (19 mm) | $2.29 | $1.79 |
| Always Green Newport 108 Oz. | Lawn | 78oz/SQFT+/-5% (subject to change) | 2" (51 mm) | $2.39 | $1.99 |
| Always Green Carmel 115 Oz. | Lawn | 90oz/SQFT+/-5% (subject to change) | 2" (51 mm) | $2.59 | $2.19 |
| Always Green Tahoe 160 Oz. | Lawn | 115oz/SQFT+/-5% (subject to change) | 2" (51 mm) | $3.19 | $2.69 |
| Always Green Sierra 160 Oz. | Lawn | 125oz/SQFT+/-5% (subject to change) | 2" (51 mm) | $3.19 | $2.69 |
| Always Green Santa Barbara 160 Oz. | Lawn | 125oz/SQFT+/-5% (subject to change) | 2" (51 mm) | $3.19 | $2.69 |
Face weights come from the supplier and vary between production runs, so they are subject to change. Prices are per square foot, before tax.
What blade shapes does artificial turf have?
The catalog names 2 blade shapes: C-shaped for Tuscany 54 oz and Palm Springs 77 Oz., and Omega-shaped for Newport 108 Oz., Tahoe 160 Oz. and Sierra 160 Oz. Artificial Grass & Landscaping's catalog gives no shape for the other 4 turfs, and does not say how one shape differs in use, so compare the samples.
| Blade shape | Turfs |
|---|---|
| C-Shaped | Tuscany 54 oz and Palm Springs 77 Oz. |
| Omega-Shaped | Newport 108 Oz., Tahoe 160 Oz. and Sierra 160 Oz. |
| Not stated | Carmel 115 Oz., Santa Barbara 160 Oz., Tour Preferred Putting Green 68 Oz. and Tour Preferred Putting Green 83 Oz. |
Samples hang on the fence outside the warehouse at 3667 Omec Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, to see or take any time, or order free samples online ($14.95 shipping).
What colors does artificial turf come in?
Each Always Green turf at Artificial Grass & Landscaping comes in one color blend, named by the supplier, and the putting turfs share one. The warranty page says slight color variation from lot to lot, and color changes over the life of the turf, are to be expected, so judge color from a sample in daylight.
| Turf | Color |
|---|---|
| Always Green Tuscany 54 oz | Poem Emerald&PoemLime Bi-Color+Green& Yellow Bi-Color |
| Always Green Palm Springs 77 Oz. | Spring Green&Spring Olive |
| Always Green Newport 108 Oz. | Emerald+&Lime+Olive Green&Light Yellow Bi-Color |
| Always Green Carmel 115 Oz. | Emerald+&Lime+Bi-Color+Light Green&Light Yellow Bi-Color |
| Always Green Tahoe 160 Oz. | Emerald+&Lime+Olive Green&Light Yellow Bi-Color |
| Always Green Sierra 160 Oz. | 4-Colors |
| Always Green Santa Barbara 160 Oz. | Toona Green&Ochre Yellow&Olive&Emerald+Celery Green&CeleryYellow Bi-Color |
| Always Green Tour Preferred Putting Green 68 Oz. | Emerald&Lime Bi-Color |
| Always Green Tour Preferred Putting Green 83 Oz. | Emerald&Lime Bi-Color |
Which types are sold cut to length, by the full roll or as remnants?
Most turfs, both ways: Artificial Grass & Landscaping sells 8 turfs cut to length and every turf by the full roll, Palm Springs 77 Oz. by the full roll only. Per square foot, lawn turf costs from $0.79 for stocking dealers, $0.99 a full roll (4-roll minimum), $1.19 for one roll and $1.49 cut to length.
| Turf | Cut widths | Cut lengths | Full roll sizes | Full roll, from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Always Green Tuscany 54 oz | 7.5 ft, 15 ft | 15 ft to 40 ft | 7.5 ft x 50 ft, 15 ft x 40 ft, 15 ft x 50 ft | $0.99 (4-roll minimum); $1.19 for one roll |
| Always Green Palm Springs 77 Oz. | — | — | 7.5 ft x 40 ft, 7.5 ft x 50 ft | $1.29 (2-roll minimum); $1.69 for one roll |
| Always Green Newport 108 Oz. | 7.5 ft, 15 ft | 15 ft to 40 ft | 7.5 ft x 40 ft, 15 ft x 40 ft | $1.99 |
| Always Green Carmel 115 Oz. | 15 ft | 15 ft to 100 ft | 15 ft x 100 ft | $2.19 |
| Always Green Tahoe 160 Oz. | 13 ft | 15 ft to 50 ft | 13 ft x 50 ft | $2.69 |
| Always Green Sierra 160 Oz. | 13 ft, 15 ft | 15 ft to 50 ft | 13 ft x 50 ft, 15 ft x 50 ft | $2.69 |
| Always Green Santa Barbara 160 Oz. | 13 ft | 15 ft to 80 ft | 13 ft x 80 ft | $2.69 |
| Always Green Tour Preferred Putting Green 68 Oz. | 15 ft | 10 ft to 50 ft | 15 ft x 50 ft | $1.79 |
| Always Green Tour Preferred Putting Green 83 Oz. | 7.5 ft | 10 ft to 100 ft | 7.5 ft x 100 ft | $1.79 |
Remnants are single pieces at one size, final sale: discounted remnants.
Which types of artificial turf are not sold here?
Artificial Grass & Landscaping sells landscape lawn turf and putting green turf only: no sports-field turf, gym flooring or golf hitting mats. Its catalog lists one infill, Camofill, and gives every turf the same Rhino Triple PP PU Backing, so infill and backing are not types to choose between here.
- Infill: Camofill Infill (50lb Bag), $24.95 a bag (about Camofill).
- Backing: Rhino backing.
- We provide contractors: installation is done by independent, third-party contractors, not by Artificial Grass & Landscaping staff. Contractor services are available within 40 miles of the Rancho Cordova warehouse; further out, contact us first.
What this page can't tell you
- How another company's turf types compare: this page covers only the turf Artificial Grass & Landscaping sells.
- Which type you will prefer: pile height, face weight and blade shape are on record; how a turf feels and looks in your yard is yours to judge from the samples.
- Every spec and price on one list: the turf buyer's guide.
Questions and answers
What are the different types of artificial turf?
Artificial turf differs first by use, lawn or putting green, then by pile height, face weight, blade shape and color. Artificial Grass & Landscaping sells 7 Always Green lawn turfs, 1.34" (34 mm) to 2" (51 mm) pile, and 2 putting green turfs, 0.75" (19 mm) to 0.79" (20 mm), cut to length or by the full roll.
How many types of artificial turf does Artificial Grass & Landscaping sell?
9 Always Green turfs: 7 lawn turfs, 1.34" (34 mm) to 2" (51 mm) pile, and 2 putting green turfs, 0.75" (19 mm) to 0.79" (20 mm). Per square foot, lawn turf costs from $0.79 for stocking dealers, $0.99 a full roll (4-roll minimum), $1.19 for one roll and $1.49 cut to length. No sports-field turf, gym flooring or golf hitting mats are sold.
What does face weight mean for artificial turf?
Face weight is the ounces of yarn per square foot of turf, given by the supplier within plus or minus 5% and subject to change. At Artificial Grass & Landscaping, lawn turf runs from 25oz/SQFT+/-5% (subject to change) to 125oz/SQFT+/-5% (subject to change).
What blade shapes does artificial grass come in?
The catalog names 2 blade shapes: C-shaped for Tuscany 54 oz and Palm Springs 77 Oz., and Omega-shaped for Newport 108 Oz., Tahoe 160 Oz. and Sierra 160 Oz. Artificial Grass & Landscaping's catalog gives no shape for the other 4 turfs, and does not say how one shape differs in use, so compare the samples.
Next steps
Warehouse, office and samples: 3667 Omec Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 · (916) 370-5527 (call or text)
Prices and charges as of November 11, 2026; the product pages and checkout always show the current figure.