Choosing the right float drag for your infield can get confusing. Actually, the truth is, it’s smart to have different types of float drags on hand so you are properly equipped for your dragging duties no matter what the conditions are. All of the float options below will leave a nice professional finish on your infield skin. To help you understand what combination of float drags may be best for you, we have assembled the following summary listing the benefits and uses for each drag.
◼ Beacon Steel Mat Drag
- Excellent for any type of infield skin surface
- Able to pulverize soil chunks
- Helps to “screen out” small rocks and pebbles on infield surface
- Can help to cut down high spots and fill low spots
- If using one large enough to tow, it is suggested to add a drag bar ahead of the drag to help redistribute any soil or topdressing piles on the infield surface
◼ Beacon Rigid Steel Mat Hand Drag
- Terrific for in-game dragging
- Works well with any type of infield skin surface
- Will pulverize soil chunks
- Helps to “screen out” small rocks and pebbles on infield surface
- Can help to cut down high spots and fill low spots
◼ Beacon Pro Rigid Steel Mat Hand Drag
- Only for use with infield skins that have a topdressing layer on the surface
- Reduces the amount of material transported within the drag mesh
- Great option for in-game dragging
◼ Beacon Cocoa Mat Drags
- These are the best drags to use in a damp or somewhat wet infield skin situation
- Should only be used on topdressed infield surfaces
- Does not transport infield soil, so there’s no big pile left at the end of the drag
- If using one large enough to tow, it is suggested to add a drag bar ahead of the drag to help redistribute any soil or topdressing piles on the infield surface
- Smaller cocoa mats/mops are excellent for in-game dragging
◼ Drag Broom
- Works best on infields that have a topdressing layer on the surface as this tool will not pulverize soil chunks
- A good option when infield conditions are damp or somewhat wet
- Lightweight tool makes it a great choice for in-game dragging
