Yes, Bermuda is a better surface. I manage my 9k sq ft with hoses and sprinklers. It’s a pain, but y’all get way more rain than we do and you aren’t as hot. Budget 1” of water per week from two waterings minus any rain you get. I’m sure it will be manageable. It may also pay off to have the kids do it as part of their training 😉.

Tifway 419 is a very common soccer grass. It’s a good playing surface. Remember you’ll need to mow 2x per week minimum.

Keeping it out of the mulch bed is just part of the maintenance. Others may have better info on that.

Can’t tell you if your crazy to want to switch.

 

Thanks for the reply!

 

Just thought of another question.

What’s the latest I can lay Bermuda sod this year and have success? Can it be laid in the winter or do I need to hold off for early Spring?

 

You can lay Bermuda or Zoysia any time of year to be honest. You just need to make sure it doesn't dry out but don't soak it either.

 

I believe Spring is the ideal time, but Tifway 419 sod can be installed while dormant. I’m in Charlotte which is not too far from you, and when I moved into my house a couple of years ago the builder installed dormant sod in late February or early March.

 

Also given the sod options I would go with tiftuf over the 419.

 

I like my 419 over the TifTuf I've seen locally but it wasn't exactly properly maintained so hard to compare. You can make any cultivar look good though. 419 is noticeably darker than TifTuf.

 

I think from a playability standpoint, tifway419 is preferred. I say this due to the upright nature of its growth which lends itself to the ball sitting on it nicely. The fields in play on are 419, our college field was 419, and even the fc Dallas fields are 419. I know other teams have different cultivars now, but 419 still holds up. Not saying tiftuff doesn’t, just that I don’t see it much (in my experience) on playing surfaces.

 

I appreciate the responses. I've decided to try KBG first. If I find it's not successful, then I'll look to go with TifTuf.