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Patent-pending broom striping attachment — thoughts?
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Patent-pending broom striping attachment — thoughts?


I’m working on a broom-based lawn striping/grooming attachment (patent pending) and would love some feedback from the r/lawncare crowd.

The system lets you use any broom head you prefer, and I’m currently collaborating with a golf-course-grade broom manufacturer to offer future premium options. The long-term plan is to give customers full customization — colors for both the attachment and broom, plus optional branded or specialty broom heads.

A few other planned features:

• Future dethatcher add-on: the weight requirements are similar, so the system is intentionally being built to swap tools without redesign.

• Adjustable weight posts: the two horizontal posts on the frame are designed so users can add weight plates or a future water-weight attachment to dial in pressure based on grass type, density, or stripe preference.

I’m aiming to launch this summer and would really appreciate honest feedback.
What features, upgrades, or design choices would matter most to you in a grooming/striping attachment?

by dpiner42

6 Comments

  1. Ok-Comfortable6400

    Any before and after strips pics? Asking for a friend. 😏

  3. lundexplorer

    That’s an awesome idea. I did see a video once where a guy was dragging a piece of p v c pipe with sand in it seemed to work pretty good

  5. Ricka77_New

    Not the best idea. I did this years ago….way before the broom stripe movement hit here earlier this year…lol

    Over time, no matter what you do, the bristles will start to form a lean back, meaning they will need more and more pressure to apply the same type of deep stripe.

    Also, if you had any fungus issues, or even lightly dispersed weed seed, bird poop, etc….now you’re spreading that all over the place.

    The bristles are also harsh on the grass blades, possibly scarring and leaving them damaged.

    Overall, it’s just a bad idea. It’ll look great at first, but over time you’ll likely regret doing it.

    A weighted roller is the best way to get a stripe…. It’s been tested, and there a few manufacturers that even incorporate a roller on their deck. If a broom worked better, they’d use it. But they know why it doesn’t work better, and is generally not a good idea.

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