When it comes to buying a water hose, there are many options available on the market. Having so many options can make it hard to find the best hoses for commercial and heavy-use applications and sort out the ones that won’t make it through the season.
In this guide, we are highlighting some of the best watering hoses offered by Dramm and Underhill - two manufacturers that focus on making watering and irrigation products specifically with the commercial user in mind. We call out some of their key features important to landscape, nursery, turf management, and groundskeeping professionals to help make your search for a quality water hose a bit easier.
Dramm ColorStorm Professional
Durable - Flexible - Visible
The unique hexagonal design of Dramm’s Colorstorm Professional hoses reduces kinking and allows the user to easily pull free any kinks that do occur. The soft EPDM surface provides a more comfortable, secure grip while also resisting abrasion and weathering. The highly visible bright yellow color helps prevent tripping accidents. It has a 500-psi burst pressure rating.
Hose Material: EPDM Rubber
Inner Diameter: 5/8”, 3/4”
Length: 50’, 75’, 100’ (Also available in a 330’ bulk roll)
Underhill UltraMax Red
Heavy-Duty - Abrasion-Resistant - Long-lasting
Underhill UltraMax Red hoses are the ultimate choice for long life under heavy use. The thick rubber walls of the hose withstand abrasion from dragging across rough surfaces and have a high burst pressure rating of 800 psi.
Hose Material: EPDM Rubber
Inner Diameter: 3/4", 1”
Length: 25’, 50’, 75’ 100’, 125’
Underhill UltraMax Blue
Premium - Ultra Flexible - Strong
With a maximum working pressure of 300 psi and burst pressure of 1,200 psi, Underhill UltraMax Blue water hoses have one of the highest pressure ratings that you’ll find. These flexible hoses offer the best combination of high durability while still being lightweight. Out of the hoses offered by Underhill, the heavy-duty UltraMax Blue is the least likely to kink.
Hose Material: Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE)
Inner Diameter: 3/4”, 1”
Length: 10’, 20’, 50’, 75’, 100’, 125’
Underhill Featherweight UltraMax
Premium - Extremely Lightweight - Kink-Resistant
Underhill’s Featherweight UltraMax hoses were designed with the professional turf manager in mind. With a high burst pressure of 1,200 psi and an ultra-smooth polyester outer cover, these hoses will glide right over delicate turf. They feature ergonomic aluminum fittings to keep weight down and make connecting to water sources and nozzles easier.
Hose Material: TPE with Polyester Cover
Inner Diameter: 1”
Length: 50’, 75’, 100’, 125’
Underhill UltraMax Green
Longtime Favorite - Multipurpose - Lightweight
Underhill’s UltraMax Green hose is a longtime industry favorite. Lightweight and smooth, these multipurpose hoses won’t scuff golf greens. With a burst pressure rating of 800 psi, they are strong enough to withstand a wide variety of medium-duty commercial applications.
Hose Material: PVC
Inner Diameter: 3/4", 1”
Length: 50’, 75’ 100’, 125’
Underhill UltraMax Clear
Economical - Lightweight - User-Friendly
Underhill UltraMax Clear hoses are ideal for light to medium commercial applications and have a burst pressure rating of 600 psi. The smooth exterior finish is good for use on golf greens, and the clear material is great for visual confirmation of flow and applicator mixing.
Hose Material: PVC
Inner Diameter: 3/4", 1”
Length: 50’, 75’ 100’, 125’
Underhill Featherweight ProLine
Premium - Extremely Lightweight - Kink-Resistant
Built for landscape contractors, the Featherweight ProLine hoses from Underhill are extremely lightweight as well as roll- and kink-resistant making them very easy to maneuver. The tough outer polyester fabric cover withstands wear and tear, and the springs at the ends help prevent kinking at points of connection. It has an 800-psi burst pressure rating.
Hose Material: Versigard® Synthetic Rubber with Polyester Cover
Inner Diameter: 3/4"
Length: 50’, 75’, 100’
Underhill ProLine Gold
Underhill ProLine Gold Series hoses are an economical multi-purpose hose made with the same flexible TPE material as their UltraMax Blue but with a lower burst pressure rating of 500 psi. They are a great option for light commercial use or for residential landscape use.
Hose Material: TPE
Inner Diameter: 5/8”, 3/4”
Length: 50’, 75’, 100’
Underhill ProLine Purple
Underhill also offers the ProLine Purple Series hoses, which have the same construction specifications as their ProLine Gold hoses but feature a distinctive purple color. This color serves as a visual reminder that these hoses are intended for use with recycled or reclaimed water.
Hose Material: TPE
Inner Diameter: 3/4"
Length: 50’, 75’, 100’
When it comes to commercial-grade water hoses, durability, flexibility, and high pressure ratings are needed by landscapers, growers, turf managers, and groundskeepers. Dramm and Underhill offer a range of high-quality options to fit those needs. Shop Gemplers to find these brands and other commercial-grade watering and irrigation products today!
