NP50

NP50 is built from cross-stitched texturized nylon — not polyethylene, which is what most landscape and entry-level putting surface products use. Nylon holds its shape under repeated traffic, recovers faster, and produces consistent ball roll across the entire surface. The non-directional construction eliminates grain bias, so a putt from any direction reads the same. NP50 is the product used by PGA teaching professionals and tour players for practice — that's the benchmark it's designed to meet.

NP50 rolls between 9 and 12 on the Stimpmeter, controlled by infill depth. We install using a 30/50 acrylic coated infill blend — more infill produces a slower, more forgiving surface; less infill produces faster, truer roll. Most residential installs land at 9–10, which matches a well-maintained private club green. If you want tour-speed practice conditions (11–12), we dial the infill accordingly. Speed can be adjusted after installation by adding or removing infill.

Yes — NP50 performs without infill, which makes it one of the few putting surface products suitable for indoor or portable use. It can be installed directly over a hard floor, used as a rollable practice mat, or built into a permanent simulator room setup. The nylon construction handles repeated use on hard flooring without fiber breakdown. For outdoor installs, infill is added to achieve your target Stimp speed.

Nylon outperforms polyethylene in wet, overcast climates. It resists moisture absorption and UV degradation better, so surface speed stays consistent whether it rained the night before or hasn't in two weeks. NP50's natural rubber backing is non-perforated, which means drainage is handled through the engineered base we install beneath it — not through the product itself. For Western Washington conditions, that's the right approach.

NP50's ½″ pile is purpose-built for the putting surface only. For chipping zones, approach areas, and fringe we use a separate product with taller pile that simulates fairway feel and handles chip shots without bouncing unpredictably. A complete custom putting green installation combines NP50 for the green surface with the right product for each surrounding zone — we design and source both as part of every project. Learn more about our full putting green installations →

NP50 is rated for 15–20 years under normal use. Maintenance is minimal: periodic brushing to keep fibers standing, rinsing to clear debris, and checking cup liner integrity after heavy use. No mowing, no aeration, no seasonal prep. Nylon's durability means it handles high-traffic practice sessions without the fiber matting you'd see in polyethylene alternatives over time.

NP50 is available in three colors: Turf Green (standard, most popular for residential installs), Forest/Olive (deeper tone, suited to shaded or wooded Pacific Northwest yards), and Verde/Lime (brightest option, used in modern landscaping and commercial settings). We bring samples to every free estimate so you can compare colors against your existing landscaping before making any decisions.

Yes. We've installed NP50 putting greens across Pierce County, Kitsap Peninsula, and South King County — including Tacoma, Gig Harbor, waterfront properties on Fox Island and the Kitsap Peninsula, and hillside lots across Puyallup's South Hill. We're a family-owned company based in Pierce County with over 1,000 installations since 2012. Every install is done by our in-house crew — no subcontractors. Request a free estimate and we'll come to you.