What is Magic Mix made of, and how it is different from the vitrified and calcined clays that Diamond Pro and Turface makes. We are always looking for the next best thing.

Here is a quick overview of Magic Mix.

Magic Mix Topdressing:
A finely crushed aggregate that has been proven over
the years to be a solid performer on ballfields,
especially in northern climates. It’s rich red color gives
any field a more professional finished look. Magic Mix
is fine enough to slide or dive on without worry of
player safety. Dense material that won’t wash away or
create dust. Just one-quarter to one-half inch coating
improves resiliency, slows the evaporation of moisture
from your infield skin and speeds reentry onto the field
after a rain event – minimizing the use of other drying
agents.

Because Magic Mix is made from crushed granite to finely tuned
specifications, it is more dense than the vitrified and calcined clay and as
a result:

• Magic Mix does not break down as easily or quickly.
• Magic Mix does not get as dusty when dried out.
• Magic Mix does not require the same amount of water on the materialto keep it playable in dry conditions.

Different from other topdressing materials, Magic Mix has been designed to
provide an outstanding playing surface under all weather conditions.
The “Magic” comes from our exclusive particle sizing and gradation.

• It provides increased player stability.
• It helps to protect the infield skin from excessive moisture loss.
• It allows surface water to move through and drain off skinned surfaces.
• It will not create a hard playing surface.
• It will not wash or blow away.
• It will not stain uniforms.

Magic Mix does not need to be replaced as often as other materials. It was
specifically designed to work well under low maintenance conditions.
Its deep red color reduces glare and contrasts beautifully with green grass
to highlight your turf.

If you would like a sample of Magic Mix sent to you, please let us know by filling out our contact form and we will be happy to get a sample to you.

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H&K Sports Fields has a proprietary baseball field playing service product Magic Mix, which is used on the baseball fields to make the ultimate playing surface. View Magic Mix FAQ. Magic Mix is the newest material available for softball and baseball fields. Magic Mix allows for a great, safe playing surface. The material is by far the most cost cutting, labor saving material available today.

Magic Mix has a deep, rich color: gives a better baseball playing surface in all weather conditions: works with soil conditioner and drying agents to make the best drying condition possible after rain: compacts to give great footing, but does not over compact to make a rock hard surface: plays better than any conditioned clay surface: is easily applied by hand or top dresser:cost effective due to the porous nature of the material, eliminating the need for costly maintenance upkeep: creates more consistent baseball playing surface, smooth and soft – makes the balls bounce straight, no more pot holes or sharp stones to worry about.

Magic Mix is a fine baseball field construction material which can be used on all infield skinned areas for baseball or softball fields, and it can also be used on pitching mounds, bull pen areas, and warning tracks.

What is the main reason to use H&K Magic Mix during baseball field construction?

Magic Mix surface playing material, also known as top dressing, has many performance enhancing qualities for baseball fields, but the most important is assisting in surface drainage that allows baseball games to be played as soon as precipitation stops. Because Magic Mix does not get muddy or slippery games can be played as scheduled. Drying materials such as calcified clay are not needed to soak up water.

What is H&K Magic Mix baseball playing surface made of?

Magic Mix primary make-up is pulverized granite proprietary manufactured to exact gradation standards.

How often do I have to replace H&K Magic Mix?

If proper mat dragging and other basic field maintenance is followed Magic Mix should last up to five (5) years on your baseball field before replacement is necessary.

How deep, in baseball fields, is H&K Magic Mix installed?

We recommend ¼” to 3/8” deep. Magic Mix is a surface playing material; also know as a top dressing material. The intent of Magic Mix is to cover the skinned area of the baseball infield with a thin layer of performance enhancing material.

What maintenance is required after baseball games?

Very little, the only maintenance that we recommend is mat dragging with a steel mat after baseball field construction.
“We have tried other top dressing materials and found that some stain uniforms.”

Does H&K Magic Mix stain uniforms?

No, because H&K Magic Mix does not contain any clay or silt materials to stick to uniforms.

Does H&K Magic Mix hurt when you slide?

No, Magic Mix is made through a pulverizing process that eliminates any sharp edges. In addition, the gradation of Magic Mix is small enough that even young players with improper sliding techniques can feel confident in taking that extra base.

Does H&K Magic Mix blow away?

No. Magic Mix main ingredient is granite which is very hard and dense. Unlike calcified clays or diatomaceous earth Magic Mix is heavy and will not blow off baseball fields.

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The layout of a baseball field is universal. Although variations in dimensions exist between professional and nonprofessional fields, the layout is the same in regards to having the following.

• Infield complete with first, second, third and home bases
• Catcher’s Box
• Coaches Box
• Pitcher’s Mound
• Outfield complete with foul lines and, most likely, a surrounding fence

Another aspect of baseball field layout, though, is its placement

One important aspect of baseball field layout is the sun direction and angle. It is best to position the sun out of the batter’s line of sight and as many of the fielders as possible. This provides safer and better playing

Basic Layout

• Problems if you don’t pay attention to layout and take a good, initial survey of the potential baseball field playing area include; wet spots and ruts.
• Shoot topographic elevations, measure dimensions, note features like streams, structures and roads
• Survey boundaries (make sure there’s enough room for the field and all of the structures by measuring twice its size)
• Orientation: space availability orients many fields, but recommend laying out field so line from tip of home plate through pitcher’s plate and second base points in an east, northeast direction
• Should consider time of year and day field will be used most to make decision
• Reserve space for dugouts, backstop, surrounding fence b/c failure leads to awkward install later and unsuitable for player safety and correct drainage
• One field should not have to drain more than its own water (in cases of multiple field layout)
• Sufficient access is necessary (roads for players, spectators, maintenance equipment, heavier renovation equipment, parking lots—in a central, easily accessible location for disabled and elderly fans)

Multiple Field Layout

• Popularity of amateur sports leagues leads to multiple-field complexes (individual drainage, adequate slope (to drain moderate rainfall that otherwise sits on field: 0.5% infield, 1.0-1.5% skinned area, )
• Four-plex fields (players face in all directions during competition)—designers should think if any will be used for playoffs in terms of sun position and time of day
• Shared Outfield Complexes: for younger players, place four home plates at corners of square, outfields overlap—peewee and Little League minor leagues b/c distance and high-speed collisions not normally a problem)
-advantage of design: efficient use of space, but need to ensure safe play
• Back-to-Back Complex: Little League age and older players—works best with fairly level existing grade (if constructed on a sloped site, lots of excavation), efficient use of space, disadvantage: pop-ups in foul territory go into another field or spectator area of one, use for experienced players, leave plenty of space between backstops—use overhanging backstops
• Discrete-Field Complexes: not symmetrically laid out (groups of four), designed individually, uneven terrain good use of space , accommodate different age-specific fields and for example, a football field
• Spectator and Player Access: road allow single-axle dump truck, 12 ft wide, allow entry near skinned area (most intense maintenance)

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H&K Sports Fields is a full service baseball field construction, design and planning company. We start with an exploration of your needs and conditions. We provide a detailed estimate of what it will take to make your field the best it can be using the best materials available today, including our patented Magic Mix playing surface material. And lead you through economic impact, corporate sponsorship, grants & more.

From machinery to man power to strategy – our techniques and dedicated team will design and develop a site specific plan for your athletic fields and financial needs.

Construction & renovation services:

Field Design
Single or Multi-Field Construction
Field Renovation
Laser and GPS Grading
Turf Installation & Repair
Magic Mix™ infield top dressing
Magic Mix™ warning track material
Whole Field Problem Solving
Custom Maintenance & Management Programs

Feasibility Analysis & Finance & Consulting services:

Feasibility Analysis
Economic Impact
Business Plan
Cost Estimate
Completion of due diligence checklist
Preliminary Design & Development
3 Dimensional Color Rendering
Corporate Sponsorship
Fund Raising
Grant writing
Bonding

Visit our Design, Construction, Renovation, Maintenance, Feasibility, Finance, Sponsorship & Consulting pages for more specific information, and Get your FREE Quote today.

Listed below are some of the many “Magic” baseball fields H&K has done since 1996.

Wisconsin

Racine Erickson Youth Sports
Racine – Horlick High School
Racine – Humbult Park
Racine Parks & Recreation
Random Lake School District
Ripon – Barlow Park, Baseball Field
Ripon – Murray Park, Baseball Field
Sevastopol Town Park
Shawano City Park
Sheboygan – Town of
Stevens Point – Bukolt Park
Stevens Point – Goerke Park
Stevens Point – Iverson Park
Stockbridge Youth Sports
Strum, Baseball Field
Sturgeon Bay – Memorial Park
Sturgeon Bay – Sunset Park
Suamico – Edelwild Community Park
Thiensville – Rotary Park
Tomah High School, Baseball Field
Twin Lakes – Powers Lake
Twin Lakes – Randall School
Twin Lakes – West Side Park
Waupaca Parks & Recreation
West Bend
Wauwatosa – Hart Park
Whitewater Parks & Recreation
Whitewater University
Winneconne High School
Village of Allouez – Riverview Park, Baseball Field
Appleton – Legion/Don Hawkins Baseball Field
Appleton – East High School, Baseball Field
Appleton – Hoover Park, Baseball Field
Appleton – Memorial Park, Baseball Field
Appleton – Nienhaus Sports Complex
Appleton ­­– North High School, Baseball Field
Appleton ­– USA Youth Sports, Baseball Field
Appleton – Xavier High School, Baseball Field
Beaver Dam High School
Berlin School District
Berlin – Riverside Park
Bruce Park
Burlington – Beaumont Baseball Field
Chilton High School
Chilton Middle School
Cumberland – Buckner Sports Complex
Delavan Parks & Recreation
Denmark
Denmark High School
De Pere High School
De Pere – St. Norbert College
West De Pere High School
Edgerton High School, Baseball Field
Elkhart Lake
Elkhorn High School
Fish Creek – Gibraltar High School, Baseball Field
Fond du Lac – Goodrich High School
Fond du Lac Youth Baseball
Forestville – Kolberg Athletic Club
Franklin Little League
Geona City Youth Sports
Gillett High School, Baseball Field
Grafton Youth Sports
Grand Chute – Carterwoods
Grand Chute – Patriot Park
Grand Chute – Plamann Park
Green Bay – Bayport High School
Green Bay – Johannes Park
Green Bay – N.E.W. High School
Green Bay – Notre Dame High School
Green Bay – Southwest High School
Hilbert
Hortonville – Otto Miller Park
Kaukauna High School
Kaukauna – Horseshoe Park
Kaukauna – Riverside Park
Kaukauna – Tanner School
Keshena – Menominee Indian Schools
Kiel High School, Baseball Field
Kimberly High School
Kimberly – Sunset Park

Ladysmith High School
Ladysmith – Mount Senario College
Lake Geneva High School
Little Chute – Doyle Park
Little Chute – Legion Park
Little Chute – Sunny Dale Park
Luxemburg – Casco High School
Marinette Parks & Recreation
Marinette – Charles Pedersen Field
Markesan High School
Menasha Youth Sports
Menasha – Jefferson Park
Menasha – Koslo Park
Mequon
Mequon – Rennicke Baseball Field
Milton – Schillberg Baseball Field
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee – Cardinal Stritch Univ.
Milwaukee County Parks
Milwaukee Public Schools
Mt. Pleasant
Necedah High School
Neenah High School
Nekoosa High School
New Holstein High School
New London Parks & Recreation
Oconomowoc Parks & Recreation
Oconomowoc – Roosevelt Park
Oconto High School
Omro High School
Omro Middle School
Oshkosh – Carl Traeger School
Oshkosh – Menominee Park
Oshkosh – North High School
Oshkosh Parks & Recreation
Oshkosh – Reetz Softball Complex
Oshkosh – Spanbauer Field
Osseo
Pewaukee Parks & Recreation
Plainfield – Tri County High School
Plover
Prairie du Chien, Baseball Field

Illinois

Arlington Heights Youth Sports
Bartlett High School
Carol Stream ­– Glenbard North High School
DeKalb High School
Lombard ­– Glenbard East High School
Mundelein – Carmel High School
Naperville – North Central College
Niles – Notre Dame High School
Olympia Fields – Rich Central High School
Oswego High School
River Grove – Triton College
Roselle – Lake Park High School
Sail Charles High School
Streamwood High School
Village of Riverside – Harrington Park South
Village of Riverside ­– Indian Gardens Park
Village of Riverside – Riverside Little League
Wheaton American Legion
Wheaton College, Baseball Field

Indiana

Valparaiso – Boone Grove High School
Valparaiso University

Iowa

Cedar Rapids ­– Kennedy High School
Cedar Rapids – Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids ­– Xavier High School
Dubuque – Hempstead High School
Dubuque – Senior High School
Dubuque University
Iowa City West High School
Iowa City – University of Iowa
Marion – Linn-Mar High School
Marshalltown High School
Muscatine – Eastern Iowa Community College
Solon High School
Waterloo – Municipal Stadium
Waterloo – West High School

Michigan

Escanaba ­– Al Ness Field
Escanaba Recreation Department
Mackinaw City ­– Village of
Marquette – City of

Minnesota

Dundas – Dukes Baseball Field
Northfield – Carlton College
Northfield – St. Olaf College
Wayzata – Bennett Family Park
Winona High School

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