- Bowls
- Croquet
- Tennis
- Cricket
- Golf
- Lawns
- Local Authority
Simple, lightweight and reliable
The Dennis Bray Hand Tool is designed for professional turf maintenance and fine surface care across golf greens, bowling greens, cricket squares, tennis courts and ornamental lawns. Built specifically for sports turf environments, these hand tools support precise maintenance where machine access is limited or delicate work is required.
Used by greenkeepers and grounds staff, Dennis hand tools enable small-scale turf repair, overseeding and surface aeration without disrupting play or damaging the playing surface.
Ideal for targetted maintenance work the seed slotter creates the ideal pockets for seed germination, maximising survival and strengthening root structure, while the spiker reel is ideal for small area aeration where compaction is a problem, allowing ingress of air, water and nutrients.
- Interchangeable heads between slotter and spiker
- 50% saving of grass seed when overseeding using slotter
- Rapid germination and stronger growth
- No loss of play and no top dressing required
- Simple to store and maintain
Specification
Bray Hand Tools
Specification Operating Width 250mm (10")
Weight 7kg
Bray hand seed slotter BS002
Bray hand seed spiker BS004
Additional spiker reel BS003
Additional slotter reel BS005
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FAQ
- What are Bray Hand Tools used for?
Bray Hand Tools are designed for small area turf care, especially in sports like bowls, croquet, golf, tennis and cricket. They’re ideal for improving seed germination and turf aeration.
- What’s the difference between the Slotter and Spiker reels?
**Slotter Reel: **Creates seed slots for overseeding, promoting rapid germination and strong root development.
Spiker Reel: Aerates compacted areas to allow better penetration of air, water, and nutrients. - Can I switch between the Slotter and Spiker reels easily?
Yes. The tool features interchangeable heads, allowing you to easily switch between slotting and spiking functions.
- What are the benefits of using the Bray Slotter for overseeding?
Saves up to 50% of grass seed, Promotes rapid germination, Strengthens root structure, No need for top dressing, Play can continue uninterrupted
- Will using these tools disrupt play or mowing?
No. Both the slotter and spiker are designed for minimal surface disruption, so mowing and play can continue as usual.
- What’s the operating width and weight of the tool?
Operating Width: 250mm (10")
**Weight: **7kg - Are these tools easy to maintain and store?
Yes. Bray Hand Tools are designed to be simple to maintain and store, making them ideal for clubs and local authorities.
- Who typically uses these tools?
They are popular with groundskeepers, sports clubs, local authorities and anyone managing fine turf areas such as lawns, bowling greens and golf courses.
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Our offices will be closed for the bank holiday from 3:30pm Friday 22nd May, opening again at 8:00am Tuesday 26th May. Should you need assistance before the close, please do get in touch, we’re here to help.