{"product_id":"pros-choice-easy-mound-packing-clay-40-lb","title":"Pro's Choice Easy Mound Packing Clay, 40 lb Bag for Mounds","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E6F4F1;border-left:5px solid #00A860;padding:20px 22px;margin-bottom:22px;border-radius:6px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:700;color:#006078;margin:0 0 8px 0\"\u003ePacking Clay That Strengthens Pitcher's Mounds and Batter's Boxes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;margin:0\"\u003ePro's Choice Easy Mound is a packing clay built in layers into the spots on a ball field that take the most wear: around and in front of the pitching rubber, the batter's boxes and the catcher's station. Lay it in 2 in lifts over a dampened base, tamp each one firm, and cap it with infield mix, as the bag directs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin-bottom:22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 150px;background:#0F2A31;color:#fff;padding:14px;border-radius:6px;text-align:center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:19px;font-weight:700;color:#4FD08F\"\u003e40 lb\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px\"\u003eBag\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 150px;background:#0F2A31;color:#fff;padding:14px;border-radius:6px;text-align:center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:19px;font-weight:700;color:#4FD08F\"\u003e2 in lifts\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px\"\u003eTamp each layer\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 150px;background:#0F2A31;color:#fff;padding:14px;border-radius:6px;text-align:center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:19px;font-weight:700;color:#4FD08F\"\u003e4 in\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px\"\u003eExcavation depth\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 150px;background:#0F2A31;color:#fff;padding:14px;border-radius:6px;text-align:center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:19px;font-weight:700;color:#4FD08F\"\u003eMound and boxes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px\"\u003eWhere it goes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:24px;margin:30px 0 12px 0;color:#006078\"\u003eWhy Fields Use Pro's Choice Easy Mound\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin:10px 0 16px 0;padding-left:22px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for the high wear spots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pitcher's mounds, batter's boxes and the catcher's station, per the bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilds up in layers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each 2 in lift is dampened and tamped so it bonds with the soil below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepairs in place.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweep out divots, moisten, refill and tamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrom a ball field specialist.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pro's Choice Sports Field Products of Alpharetta, Georgia, makers of Pro's Choice infield conditioners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:24px;margin:30px 0 12px 0;color:#006078\"\u003eHow to Install Easy Mound Packing Clay\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col style=\"margin:10px 0 16px 0;padding-left:22px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px\"\u003eOn the mound, remove the top 4 in of soil around and in front of the rubber. Remove 4 in of soil from the batter's boxes and the catcher's station. Make drainage holes so the dug out area cannot hold water like a bathtub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px\"\u003eDampen the excavated areas with water and let it soak in to form a bonding base with the existing soil. Apply a 2 in layer of packing clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px\"\u003eTamp it firm, water lightly and let it soak in. Add another 2 in layer to bring it near grade and tamp firm. Repeat until you are within finished grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px\"\u003eCover each area with a skin coat of infield mix and tamp again. Pro's Choice suggests two bags of its Select or Rapid Dry conditioner to absorb surface moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.65;margin:10px 0\"\u003eBetween games, lightly water the mound and batter's boxes and cover them with a tarp. If a tarp is not possible, keep a light coat of Pro's Choice infield conditioner over them to hold the right moisture, per the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:24px;margin:30px 0 12px 0;color:#006078\"\u003eEasy Mound Packing Clay Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;table-layout:fixed;border-collapse:collapse;margin:12px 0;font-size:14px\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;width:45%; background-color:#E6F4F1;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#006078\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color:#E6F4F1;\"\u003ePacking clay for mounds and batter's boxes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;width:45%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#006078\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003ePro's Choice (Pro's Choice Sports Field Products, Alpharetta, GA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;width:45%; background-color:#E6F4F1;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#006078\"\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color:#E6F4F1;\"\u003eEasy Mound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;width:45%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#006078\"\u003eBag Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e40 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;width:45%; background-color:#E6F4F1;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#006078\"\u003eUses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color:#E6F4F1;\"\u003ePitcher's mound, batter's boxes, catcher's station\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;width:45%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#006078\"\u003eLift Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2 in per layer, tamped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;width:45%; background-color:#E6F4F1;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#006078\"\u003eSafety Data Sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color:#E6F4F1;\"\u003eFrom Pro's Choice on request\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:24px;margin:30px 0 12px 0;color:#006078\"\u003eQuick Answers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin:10px 0 16px 0;padding-left:22px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I fix divots?\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweep out the loose clay and rake off high spots. Moisten the area, fill the divots with packing clay and tamp firm, then cover with infield soil and tamp again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow many bags do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e Pro's Choice does not publish a rate. Call us with the size of the mound and boxes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this an infield conditioner?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Easy Mound is the packing clay underneath; conditioner goes over the top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:24px;margin:30px 0 12px 0;color:#006078\"\u003eWhat Ships\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.65;margin:10px 0\"\u003eShips by weight from our warehouse at 1287 Glassboro Road, Williamstown, NJ 08094; the shipping cost shows at checkout before you pay. Ground service to the 48 contiguous states and DC, no PO boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#0F2A31;color:#fff;padding:22px;border-radius:6px;margin-top:28px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:19px;font-weight:700;color:#4FD08F;margin:0 0 8px 0\"\u003eBuilding a mound from scratch or patching it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.6\"\u003eReal people in our New Jersey office will help. Call \u003cstrong\u003e(256) 672-4076\u003c\/strong\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@homeandcountryusa.com\" style=\"color:#4FD08F\"\u003einfo@homeandcountryusa.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pro's Choice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40085424242781,"sku":"IL-J186-8PG4","price":71.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/6612\/4637\/products\/71r7EBs4e6L._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1651869694","url":"https:\/\/homeandcountryusa.com\/products\/pros-choice-easy-mound-packing-clay-40-lb","provider":"Home and Country USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}