I have coached football for 20 years. I have mostly coached the 7th & 8th grade youth level and spent a couple of years as the varsity offensive line coach for local high school. Why I mention this is I always preach that it is the little things that make the difference. I am constantly preaching it and really do believe it make the difference between being successful or not. So what does this have to do with the Turf industry? Well this past week, I had the chance to sit in on a training event that Jim Nedin presented about reels. He always brings up so many important things that I often think are not thought about enough. Just a small thing like the reel diameter and how it effects the cut, is not something that people often look at. With heights going lower and expectations going higher, do yourself a favor and take a look at your money makers (Greens Mowers!). Are your reels still within spec? Grounding down to the spiders, as it was done in the past, is probably not going to be your best option. And what is the most important thing is bed knife & reel sharpness! A sharp clean cut promotes a healthier plant and to steal a Jim Nedinism, you will have "Happy Grass"! And as Jim always says" When your grass is happy, your customers are happy and your boss is happy, which helps make you happy!".
WJC
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