UltraBase Champion
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UltraBase Champion Artificial Grass
The UltraBaseSystems Champion Panel is a highly popular, low-profile sub-base panel engineered as a rock-free alternative to concrete, asphalt, or thick gravel excavations. At just 0.75 inches thick, it retains the same interlocking tech and structural strength as the heavy-duty Professional panel but at a more compact height and economical price point. Drains water straight through the turf at an extreme rate of 1,582 inches per hour. Directs water horizontally along the bottom channels at 126 inches per hour, allowing it to safely overlay non-porous surfaces like rooftops, old decks, or concrete. The open cavities on the bottom can temporarily hold 1.85 gallons of water per panel, acting as a built-in stormwater management system to prevent pooling during heavy rain. The surface is manufactured with integrated vertical security barbs that grip artificial turf backings from underneath. This prevents wrinkling, stretching, or sliding without requiring an expensive perimeter wood nailer board. Features an envelope-style interlocking system that provides structural unity while remaining flexible enough to follow natural yard contours, slopes, or mounds gracefully.
Product Information
Review the product overview, technical specifications, recommended applications, installation notes, and warranty information.
Built For Natural Landscape Performance
The UltraBase Systems (UBS) Champion Panel is a low-profile, high-performance interlocking base panel designed as the core workhorse of the Ultra Base Systems product catalog. Standing at a slim 0.75-inch thickness, it inherits the exact same engineering, envelope-style interlocking technology, and turf-stabilizing barb system of the thicker Professional panel but at a more compact and cost-effective price point. It is engineered for projects up to 40,000 square feet, serving as a structurally superior alternative to pouring heavy concrete slabs, asphalt, or processing tons of crushed stone aggregate base. It is also available as the Champion E-Series, an eco-friendly variant manufactured from 100% recycled resin that provides identical structural performance. The primary choice for residential backyards and front yards. Laying Champion panels directly over a rolled-out geotextile fabric skips the massive mud, mess, and heavy machine excavation of traditional base installations.
- Natural multi-tone appearance
- Soft realistic blade structure
- Drainage-friendly construction
- Low-maintenance performance
- UV-stabilized color retention
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Recommended Applications
UltraBase Champion Panels (by Ultra Base Systems) are ¾-inch thick interlocking modular base panels engineered to serve as a fast-draining, highly stable alternative to traditional concrete or crushed rock subgrades. Known as an industry standard for turf installations up to 40,000 square feet, the Champion series (including the 100% recycled Champion E-Series) balances economical pricing with robust load bearing. Replaces heavy aggregate stone base installations. Instead of using skid-steers to excavate 4 inches of mud, installers can use a clean sod cutter, roll out geotextile fabric, and lock the panels directly over compacted soil. Installed as a lightweight drainage deck over sensitive rooftop membranes or urban balconies. Weighing only 1.38 lbs. per square foot, it avoids overloading building structures while rapidly clearing rainwater.
- High-Impact, Elite Athletic Applications
- Suited for Professional Sports Stadiums
Installation & Care Notes
Installing UltraBase Systems (UBS) Champion Panels provides a high-performance, structural alternative to deep aggregate excavations for athletic fields, playground safety zones, and elite sports courts. The Champion series features a robust, interlocking grid engineered with a matrix of individual cellular springs underneath. This provides an exceptional, uniform G-Max shock absorption rating while maintaining a perfectly flat surface profile. According to official UltraBase Systems Specifications, these panels boast an engineered macro-porous cellular design capable of evacuating heavy rainwater vertically down into a porous subgrade, or horizontally over solid concrete pads at an accelerated rate exceeding 1,500 inches per hour. Strip away all existing natural grass, root networks, and soft organic topsoil. Dig down to a uniform depth of only 1 to 2 inches below your target perimeter. This shallow excavation eliminates the need to haul away tons of heavy dirt. Shape your final subgrade dirt with a uniform 1% pitch leading toward your perimeter drainage channels, swales, or catch basins.
- Professional base preparation recommended
- Use appropriate infill for the application
- Brush fibers periodically to maintain appearance
- Rinse as needed for dust, pets, or debris
- Confirm drainage needs before installation
Warranty & Availability
The UltraBase Systems (UBS) Champion Panel (including the Champion E-Series) is backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty. This structural warranty covers the physical integrity and engineering of the modular panels when used as an alternative sub-base foundation for synthetic turf lawns, landscapes, playgrounds, and athletic fields. Full coverage if the injection-molded panels or their 16 interlocking connections crack, shatter, or experience material fatigue under normal load conditions. The warranty protects the panel’s engineered architecture against crushing, as the product is rated to handle static compression loads exceeding 370 lbs per square inch. Guarantees that the polymeric resins (or 100% recycled resins in the E-Series) will not rot, corrode, or structurally break down when buried underground or exposed to sub-surface moisture, mold, bacteria, or soil acids.
- Manufacturer-backed product support
- Nationwide shipping availability
- Sample requests available
- Project quote support available
- Installation support available in select markets
Where UltraBase Champion Works Best
A simple application guide to help customers understand where this turf is most commonly used.
Residential Landscapes
Its Realistic Texture and Density make it Ideal for Decks, Rooftops, Patios, and Pet Play Areas.
Pet Areas
Durable Enough for Pets.
High-Impact Facilities
Ideal for high schools, universities, and municipal parks.
Slit-Film Fiber
The unique interlaced structural design holds down the infill material.
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