Is there a risk of melt with Guardian Infill?
There is no risk of melt or agglomeration. Guardian Infill has a melt temp of over 350°F and we have third party testing backing this.
Is Guardian Infill safe in case of water runoff?
We have rainbow trout testing and an average specific gravity of 1.18.
How is Guardian Infill shipped?
Guardian Biobased TPE Infill is shipped in 1,600 and 1,700 lb. supersacks loaded 26/truck.
How do you make Guardian Infill?
Guardian Infill is manufactured by Westlake Compounds in Prairie MS. We extrude a high melt polymer with corn and soy oil, a reflective additive and 30% air into multi-shaped pellets. The five shapes and sizes of pellets lock together within turf fibers for optimal rotational resistance, energy restitution, ball rebound and minimal splash and migration.
What makes PEARL X different?
We’ve used an innovative chemistry and a different manufacturing process versus standard balls. To get sciencey and nerdy, rubber lacrosse balls are compounded and consist of vulcanized rubber with chemical plasticizers to make them soft. PEARL X and NX lacrosse balls are made from a crosslinked compounded elastomer with no chemical plasticizers. There are two
How long do PEARL balls last?
The lifetime of a lacrosse ball can vary from person to person so we can’t say for certain, but we can say with confidence that you will never have to throw out a PEARL X or NX for being greasy or hard. We have customers using the same balls they purchased in 2015. PEARL X
Where are PEARL X and PEARL NX balls manufactured?
PEARL X and PEARL NX balls are manufactured in the United States. Our raw materials and manufacturing process is in Georgia.
Why are PEARL NX balls more expensive?
PEARL NX lacrosse balls use an even more intricate chemistry than the PEARL X ball. This costs us a little more so we had to mark the price up but still wanted to keep it lower than traditional training balls.
What makes PEARL NX different from other training balls?
The Guardian Team wanted to create a training ball that doesn’t affect muscle memory and allows you to practice like you play. PEARL NX balls are the same size, weight, and softness as PEARL X and LT official game balls, so players no longer have to practice with a ball that’s heavier, smaller, or harder.
What colors do the PEARL NX balls come in?
Our PEARL NX no-bounce lacrosse balls are red so they aren’t confused with white and yellow game balls. They used to be a Carolina blue but we have discontinued that color for now.