Both of these products utilize Kafka’s high-quality decomposed granite or crushed stone, and both can be used on golf pathways to complement the natural look and feel of a course. But our Wax Coated Pathway Mix combines that decomposed granite or crushed stone with an engineered wax polymer to create a highly durable product. Stabilized pathway mixes may not be suitable for very steep areas, while wax-coated pathways are ideal for hilly terrain and can withstand intense erosion. Kafka’s Wax Coated Pathway Mix can be laid on even the steepest of hills, making it a reliable choice for golf courses with undulating paths and steep landscapes.

In terms of installation, Wax Coated Pathway Mix is easier to install because it doesn’t need to be activated by water. This product is impermeable, while the Stabilized Pathway Mix remains permeable.

Golf pathways need to complement a course while resisting erosion, withstanding weather, and holding up under frequent foot and cart traffic. That’s exactly what our pathway mixes do. Our Wax Coated Pathway Mix comes in six colors, and unlike hardscape surfaces like asphalt and concrete, our golf course pathway solutions create an aesthetically pleasing, natural look. If you’re looking for a custom color for your course, please contact one of our knowledgeable sales reps.

Wax Coated Pathway Mix is easy for course maintenance staff to install, requiring no specialized equipment or hired contractors. This product comes pre-mixed, so no water is needed during installation — simply lay the material, level the surface and compact. To see the installation process for yourself, check out this video.

Once installed, this material requires very little maintenance, so your staff can allocate more resources towards the rest of your course. Wax Coated Pathway Mix is completely dustless, resistant to erosion and doesn’t ever get muddy, making it the perfect solution for golf course pathways.

No, this process can be quite efficient! If a course has existing sand or crushed stone pathways, the old material does not have to be removed. Simply have it graded and compacted, and it can serve as the base for Kafka’s Wax Coated Pathway Mix.

If a course has existing asphalt pathways, there are two options: remove the asphalt and reuse the base material underneath, or mill the asphalt in place and install Wax Coated Pathway Mix directly over the top.

These options greatly reduce course disruption, allowing for much greater flexibility. Replace all the pathways at once, or have them done as-needed. This makes it possible to spread out the costs of pathway replacements over time, and gives staff the flexibility to prioritize their schedule.

Erosion is a constant concern on golf courses, particularly those with hilly terrain or those that are exposed to severe weather or freeze thaw cycles. We designed our bunker sand specifically to combat this issue and protect high-maintenance bunkers. Kafka’s Wax Coated Bunker Sand is extremely erosion-resistant and can be installed easily over existing bunker sand. Our specially designed sand forces water into the drainage system on a golf course without taking the sand with it, protecting your bunkers and reducing costly maintenance.

The product is commonly shipped via bulk end-dump trucks and trailers, with an average truckload of material weighing approximately 23 tons — though the type of material and the size of the truck and trailer will cause this to fluctuate slightly. Less-than-truckload quantities are available in one ton increments, but may be subject to additional set-up fees due to small production runs.

If bulk truckload shipping is not an option, product can be packaged in ~3,000-pound super sacks. These 1½-ton bags provide easy transportation via flatbed, van, or LTL common carriers, and also facilitate easier storage and handling on job sites. Optional rain covers are also available.

Since Wax Coated Pathway Mix doesn’t require water for activation, this material can be stored onsite — outside and uncovered — just as you would store bunker sand or top dressing. There is no “shelf life” for this pathway mix, so there’s no pressure to have it installed soon after delivery. It can be stored and used as an ongoing project for maintenance staff.