Aeration Improves Turf Conditions
Aeration keeps your turf looking great. It’s important to aerate often, especially when it comes to high traffic areas. Aeration tines are the soil-engaging tools that perform the aeration process. Attached to an aerator, they penetrate the turf surface to either remove soil cores or create openings in the soil profile, helping reduce compaction and improve root-zone performance. Selecting the proper tine allows turf managers to achieve the desired balance of soil relief, surface disruption, and recovery time.
A Tine to Fit Every Application
Whether you’re coring to remove thatch or solid-tining to reduce surface disruption, Toro® has about every possible tine you can imagine for the changing seasons and your most demanding turf conditions.Explore Coring Tines Explore Solid Tines Explore Deep Aeration Tines
Aeration Evaluation Guide and Tine Selection Chart
When you’re looking to keep your golf course and grounds in top shape, you need a system that helps you quickly choose the right treatment for your turf needs. Our tine selection guide offers you fast answers that convey exactly what you need to do to keep your turf looking great. The tine selection guide makes it easy to choose and understand the right solution for your golf course and ground needs!
1.
Find Your Aerator Model Number
Before beginning the tine selection process, find out which aerator model you're using. Our model configuration table may be helpful in finding this information.
View Model Configuration Table
2.
Find Holes Per Square Foot
If you know your lateral and forward spacing, utilize our Holes Per Square Foot table. If you're not sure of your spacing, but know your aerator model number use the model configuration table and pick your spacing options.
View Holes Per Square Foot Table
3.
Determine Total Surface Area & Volume of Soil Removed
To determine the total surface area affected and volume of soil removed when aerating, reference the Percent Surface Area Affected/Volume Removed table.
View Surface Area/Volume Table
Why Invest in Toro Tines?
Toro has about every possible tine you can imagine for the changing seasons and your most demanding turf conditions. TITAN Tines offer superior quality to provide your grounds the best possible care. Whether you’re coring to remove thatch or solid-tining to reduce surface disruption, TITAN® tines are engineered to improve playability and speed up recovery.
Over 150 Tines providing multiple aeration choices
A wide variety of types meeting your exact aeration requirements
Higher Productivity: TITAN Max designed with long lasting tungsten carbide blend tip
Better Performance: TITAN tines last approximately 3–4 times longer than standard tines
An optimized core, removing more thatch for maximum topdressing
A superior hole, improving recovery time and maintaining playability
Coring Tines
Core aeration tines remove small plugs of soil to relieve compaction and improve the flow of air, water, and nutrients into the root zone. Typically performed during periods of active turf growth, core aeration promotes healthier turf, stronger root development, improved drainage, and better growing conditions, making it an essential practice for maintaining high-quality turf.To learn more about core aeration, visit our blog Toro Advantage, and check out "Tis the Season for Core Aeration."
Use the links below to learn more about the different styles of coring tines we offer.
TITAN Quad & TITAN Max Quad
A smaller-diameter coring tine designed for less aggressive aeration. It minimizes turf disruption while promoting a quicker return to play, making it ideal for fine surfaces like greens and tees.Style: Coring
Length Range: 4.5" - 5" (114.3 mm - 127 mm)
Mounting Size: .375" (9.5 mm)
Hole Size: .36" - .58" (9.1 mm - 14.7 mm)
TITAN Side Eject
& TITAN Max Side Eject
Designed with an ejection window to prevent plugging and ensure consistent performance. Ideal for fairways, roughs, and sports fields, with a durable build for demanding conditions.
Style: Coring
Length Range: 4.75" - 6.5" (120.7 mm - 165.1 mm)
Mounting Sizes: .75" (19 mm) | .875" (22.2 mm)
Hole Size: .46" - .76" (11.7 mm - 19.3 mm)
TITAN Side Eject Extended Taper & TITAN Max Side Eject Extended Taper
Featuring an extended taper design, this tine improves core ejection compared to traditional side-eject tines, helping reduce clogging and maintain consistent performance.Style: Coring
Length Range: 5.75" - 6.5" (146.0 mm - 165.1 mm)
Mounting Size: .75" (19 mm)
Hole Size: .66" (16.8 mm)
TITAN Hollow & TITAN Max Hollow
Built for durability and long-lasting performance, this tine features a closed-window design that preserves turf quality. Delivers a clean, refined surface—ideal for greens and tees.Style: Coring
Length Range: 4.75" - 6.5" (120.7 mm - 165.1 mm)
Mounting Sizes: .75" (19 mm) | .875" (22.2 mm)
Hole Size: .46" - .76" (11.7 mm - 19.3 mm)
TITAN Hollow Extended Taper & TITAN Max Hollow Extended Taper
Built for durability, this tine features an extended taper that improves core ejection and helps reduce clogging.Style: Coring
Length Range: 5.75" - 6.5" (146.0 mm - 165.1 mm)
Mounting Sizes: .75" (19 mm)
Hole Size: .66" (16.8 mm)
TITAN Fairway
& TITAN Fairway HD
Designed with a thicker sidewall for enhanced durability, this tine delivers reliable performance in demanding conditions. The ejection window helps reduce plugging, making it well-suited for fairways, roughs, and sports fields.
Style: Coring
Length Range: 5.75" (146.0 mm)
Mounting Sizes: .75" (19 mm) | .875" (22.2 mm)
Hole Size: .70" - .92" (17.8 mm - 23.4 mm)
TITAN Split
Designed with a split-core feature to speed up cleanup and breakdown, this tine helps reduce post-aeration labor. A thicker sidewall adds strength and durability, while the ejection window keeps operation smooth and clog-free.Style: Coring
Length Range: 5.75" (146.0 mm)
Mounting Sizes: .75" (19 mm) | .875" (22.2 mm)
Hole Size: .88" - .92" (22.4 mm - 23.4 mm)
Classic
Style: Coring
Length Range: 4.75" - 6.5" (120.7 mm - 165.1 mm)
Mounting Sizes: .75" (19 mm) | .875" (22.2 mm)
Hole Size: .50" - .75" (12.7 mm - 19.0 mm)
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Solid Tines
Solid tine aeration opens the soil without removing a core, providing a low-disruption solution for relieving compaction and improving air and water movement in the root zone. Commonly used during periods of turf stress, it promotes healthier turf while allowing for rapid recovery and minimal downtime.To learn more about solid tine aeration, visit our blog Toro Advantage, and check out "Keep Your Turf Cool (and Healthy) With Solid Tine Aeration."
Use the links below to learn more about the different styles of solid tines we offer.
TITAN Solid
Engineered to create clean, cylindrical holes, this tine improves sand and topdressing integration for better results. By minimizing air pockets, it enhances nutrient absorption and delivers firmer, more consistent playing surfaces.Style: Solid
Length Range: 4.5" - 6.5" (114.3 mm - 165.1 mm)
Mounting Sizes: .375" (9.5 mm) | .75" (19.0 mm) | .875" (22.2 mm)
Hole Size: .20" - .88" (5.1 mm - 22.4 mm)
TITAN Cross
& TITAN Max Cross
Designed to produce a cross-shaped pattern, this tine helps relieve compaction while promoting increased root branching. The result is a stronger, healthier turf system with minimal disruption to the playing surface.
Style: Solid
Length Range: 4.5" - 6.5" (114.3 mm - 165.1 mm)
Mounting Sizes: .375" (9.5 mm) | .75" (19.0 mm) | .875" (22.2 mm)
Hole Size: .38" - .88" (9.6 mm - 22.4 mm)
TITAN Slicing
Designed for minimal disruption, this tine reduces compaction while maintaining a smooth surface. Fast-closing holes allow for brief water infiltration and gas exchange, making it well-suited for aeration during high-traffic periods.Style: Solid
Length Range: 4.5" - 6.5" (114.3 mm - 165.1 mm)
Mounting Sizes: .75" (19.0 mm) | .875" (22.2 mm)
Hole Size: .75" (19.0 mm)
TITAN Needle
Engineered for greens, this tine provides low-impact aeration that preserves smooth playing conditions even with frequent use. By improving water movement and gas exchange, it supports stronger roots and healthier turf all season long.Style: Solid
Length Range: 5.43" - 7.38" (137.9 mm - 187.5 mm)
Mounting Sizes: Requires Needle Tine Holder Assembly
Hole Size: .1875" - .313" (4.76 mm - 7.95 mm)
Deep Aeration Tines
SR Series Deep Tine - Coring
Style: Coring
Length Range: 5.5" - 12" (139.7 mm - 304.8 mm)
Mounting Sizes: .47" (12 mm) | .71" (18 mm) | .75" (19 mm) | .875" (22.2 mm)
Hole Size: .1875" - .313" (4.76 mm - 7.95 mm)
SR Series Deep Tine - Solid_v2
SR Series Deep Tine - Solid
Style: Solid
Length Range: 6.25" - 17.88" (412.7 mm - 454.2 mm)
Mounting Sizes: .313" (7.5 mm) |.47" (12 mm) | .71" (18 mm) | .75" (19 mm) | .875" (22.2 mm)
Hole Size: .1875" - .313" (4.76 mm - 7.95 mm)
Discover Turf Aeration & Top Dressing Resources
We have a range of products, catalogs and blog articles relating to aeration and top dressing.
ProCore® Aerator Solutions
The ProCore aerator line will help you return to play faster and get smooth, time-tested performance on all your playing surfaces.
Top Dresser Solutions
From ultra-light dustings to the ultra-heavy filling of aeration holes, meet your topdressing needs accurately and easily.
TITAN Tines Catalog
Our TITAN Tines catalog showcases the depth and variety of our tine offerings as well as information on the selection process.
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