Titan GLX
Turf-Type Tall Fescue
our latest and greatest
Our fifth-generation Titan release with even more disease resistance, plus darker color and eye-catching turf quality. Professionals and homeowners trust Titan.
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Titan GLX is our fifth-generation Titan release. For over 30 years, homeowners and professionals alike have come to trust Titan tall fescues for beautiful, durable turf, even in harsh and demanding conditions. Titan GLX continues that tradition with eye-catching turf quality, rich green color, thick density and exceptional disease resistance. Play hard with your children and pets. Plant as a single variety or a component for athletic fields or high traffic areas. Titan GLX is your new favorite tall fescue!
Titan GLX brings improvements in three key areas:
- First, its overall turf quality and appearance make it one of the most attractive tall fescues on the market. It is denser, finer bladed and is darker in color.
- Second, we’ve improved our brown patch resistance. This is one of them most damaging diseases in tall fescue and Titan GLX has more combative powers wired into its genetics.
- Third, Titan GLX has added disease resistance to the latest turf enemy- gray leaf spot.
Titan GLX is a recommended variety in Virginia and Maryland and is included on NC State's list of top-performing tall fescues for North Carolina.
Features
Heat Tolerance
Fans of our Titan RX will appreciate Titan GLX’s excellent performance in the hot transition zone environments such including OK, AR, KS, MO, KY, TN, VA, MD, NC, SC, and northern GA, MS, AL.
Summer and Traffic Stress
Whether used for a show lawn or an active play area, Titan GLX offers excellent resistance to summer stress, providing an attractive lawn that will stay greener longer and recover quicker from activity. Bring on the pets and children. Play hard and enjoy your lawn with Titan GLX. Professionals can also confidently specify Titan GLX as a single variety or a component for athletic fields or common high traffic areas.
Drought Tolerance
Titan GLX has shown notable strong survivability under drought conditions, maintaining good turf quality and recovery.
Low Mowing
Need close-cut turf? Titan GLX boast the ability to withstand consistent cutting as low as 1.5”. While it is still recommended for most applications and locations to maintain a higher cutting height, such as 3-4”, turf trials at Blacksburg, VA rated Titan GLX as one of the best for continuous close cutting.
Shade
Got both sun and shade? No worries, as Titan GLX will handle the shade without fading away. Great for both!
Brown Patch Resistance
This disease not only can reduce the aesthetics of a lawn, but can actually destroy the plants. While all tall fescues have some susceptibility, Titan GLX has the genetic resistance to provide premium protection against the disease.
More Disease Resistance
Great turf doesn’t just happen. Titan GLX looks beautiful in part due to improved resistance to ther disease including gray leaf spot, Typhula blight, Pythium blight, pink snow mold, and red thread.
Overall Turf Quality
Titan GLX is our top tall fescue, thriving nationwide in all seasons. It excels in challenging areas like the Transition Zone, Southeast, Eastern Atlantic, Central, and Southwest regions.
- Southeast Region
- Eastern Atlantic Region
- Transition Zone
- Central Region
- Southwest Region
- Season-Long Performance
Southeast Region
NTEP Trials
Turfgrass Quality - Southeast Region
Two Locations*
|2018-2023
| Variety | Turf Quality |
|---|---|
| Highest Score | 5.9 |
| Titan GLX | 5.9 |
| Titan Max | 5.6 |
| Fairfield | 5.5 |
| Gro-Pro | 5.4 |
| Galactic | 5.3 |
| Lowest Score | 4.1 |
| LSD | 0.4 |
| *Data from states: Georgia, Mississippi | |
| 1-9; 9=best quality | |
| Complete trials at ntep.org | |
Eastern Atlantic Region
NTEP Trials
Turfgrass Quality - Eastern Atlantic Region
Five Locations*
|2018-2023
| Variety | Turf Quality |
|---|---|
| Highest Score | 6.7 |
| Titan GLX | 6.7 |
| Titan Max | 6.5 |
| Galactic | 6.4 |
| Fairfield | 5.9 |
| Gro-Pro | 5.9 |
| Lowest Score | 4.0 |
| LSD | 0.5 |
| *Data from states: Delaware, North Carolina, Maryland, Virginia | |
| 1-9; 9=best quality | |
| Complete trials at ntep.org | |
Transition Zone
NTEP Trials
Turfgrass Quality - Transition Zone
Nine Locations*
|2018-2023
| Variety | Turf Quality |
|---|---|
| Highest Score | 6.4 |
| Titan GLX | 6.3 |
| Titan Max | 6.2 |
| Galactic | 6.1 |
| Fairfield | 5.7 |
| Gro-Pro | 5.6 |
| Lowest Score | 4.2 |
| LSD | 0.3 |
| *Data from states: Delaware, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Virginia | |
| 1-9; 9=best quality | |
| Complete trials at ntep.org | |
Central Region
NTEP Trials
Turfgrass Quality - Central Region
Four Locations*
|2018-2023
| Variety | Turf Quality |
|---|---|
| Highest Score | 5.9 |
| Titan GLX | 5.8 |
| Titan Max | 5.7 |
| Galactic | 5.6 |
| Fairfield | 5.3 |
| Gro-Pro | 5.2 |
| Lowest Score | 4.1 |
| LSD | 0.3 |
| *Data from states: Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma | |
| 1-9; 9=best quality | |
| Complete trials at ntep.org | |
Southeast Region
NTEP Trials
Turfgrass Quality - Southwest Region
Fresno, CA
|2018-2023
| Variety | Turf Quality |
|---|---|
| Highest Score | 6.4 |
| Titan GLX | 5.7 |
| Titan Max | 5.4 |
| Galactic | 5.2 |
| Fairfield | 4.6 |
| Gro-Pro | 4.0 |
| Lowest Score | 3.4 |
| LSD | 1.8 |
| Ratings taken each month June-Dec. | |
| 1-9; 9=best quality | |
| Complete trials at ntep.org | |
Season-Long Performance
NTEP Trials
Turfgrass Quality By Season
All Locations
|2018-2023
| Variety | Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highest Score | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.5 | 5.6 | — |
| Titan GLX | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 5.4 | 6.1 |
| Galactic | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.3 | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Titan Max | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.3 | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Fairfield | 5.9 | 5.8 | 6.0 | 5.0 | 5.7 |
| Gro-Pro | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.0 | 5.6 |
| Lowest Score | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | — |
| LSD | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | — |
| 1-9; 9=best quality | |||||
| Complete trials at ntep.org | |||||
Shade & Drought Tolerance
While all grasses need sunlight, Titan GLX is very capable of handling extra shade from mature trees and shaded areas, as well as recovering from periods of drought stress.
NTEP Trials
Shade Tolerance
Ames, IA
|2018-2023
| Variety | Turf Quality |
|---|---|
| Highest Score | 6.8 |
| Fairfield | 6.6 |
| Titan GLX | 6.4 |
| Titan Max | 6.0 |
| Galactic | 6.3 |
| Gro-Pro | 5.7 |
| Lowest Score | 5.1 |
| LSD | 1.0 |
| Ratings taken April-Nov. | |
| 1-9; 9=best quality | |
| Complete trials at ntep.org | |
NTEP Trials
Drought Tolerance - Wilting
West Lafayette, IN
|2018-2023
| Variety | Turf Quality |
|---|---|
| Highest Score | 7.3 |
| Gro-Pro | 6.7 |
| Titan GLX | 6.3 |
| Galactic | 6.3 |
| Fairfield | 6.0 |
| Titan Max | 6.0 |
| Lowest Score | 5.0 |
| LSD | 1.4 |
| Ratings taken April-Oct. | |
| 1-9; 9=no wilting | |
| Complete trials at ntep.org | |
Traffic Tolerance
Titan GLX is a great choice for athletic fields, backyards, and other areas where traffic tolerance is needed.
NTEP Trials
Traffic Tolerance
Ames, IA
|2018-2023
| Variety | Turf Quality |
|---|---|
| Highest Score | 6.5 |
| Gro-Pro | 6.4 |
| Titan GLX | 6.4 |
| Titan Max | 6.3 |
| Fairfield | 6.3 |
| Galactic | 6.3 |
| Lowest Score | 5.9 |
| LSD | 0.3 |
| Ratings taken April-Nov. | |
| 1-9; 9=best quality | |
| Complete trials at ntep.org | |
Cutting it Close
Need close-cut turf? Titan GLX boasts the ability to withstand consistent cutting as low as 1.5”. While it is still recommended for most applications and locations to maintain a higher cutting height, such as 3-4”, turf trials at Blacksburg, VA rated Titan GLX as one of the best for continuous close cutting.
NTEP Trials
Low-Mowing Tolerance (Cut at 1.5")
Blacksburg, VA
|2018-2023
| Variety | Turf Quality |
|---|---|
| Highest Score | 6.8 |
| Titan GLX | 6.7 |
| Titan Max | 6.4 |
| Galactic | 6.3 |
| Fairfield | 5.9 |
| Gro-Pro | 5.6 |
| Lowest Score | 3.0 |
| LSD | 0.8 |
| Ratings taken April-Oct. | |
| 1-9; 9=best quality | |
| Complete trials at ntep.org | |
Color
Titan GLX is the ideal color to plant as a straight variety, overseeding existing lawns, or use in combination with other grasses.
NTEP Trials
Genetic Color
Ave. 18 Locations
|2018-2023
| Variety | Color |
|---|---|
| Highest Score | 6.8 |
| Fairfield | 6.5 |
| Galactic | 6.2 |
| Titan GLX | 6.2 |
| Titan Max | 6.2 |
| Gro-Pro | 6.1 |
| Lowest Score | 4.2 |
| LSD | 0.1 |
| 1-9; 9=dark green | |
| Complete trials at ntep.org | |
Disease Resistance
Great turf doesn’t just happen. Titan GLX looks beautiful in part due to improved disease resistance. Brown patch is one of the most destructive diseases in tall fescue. Titan GLX has been bred to both resist and recover from brown patch. This was verified at over ten locations in nine states during the national NTEP 2018-23 trials. Additionally, Titan GLX provides improved resistance to gray leaf spot, Typhula blight, Pythium blight, pink snow mold, and red thread.
- Brown Patch (Warm Temp.)
- Brown Patch (Cool Temp.)
- Gray Leaf Spot
- Pythium Blight
- Pink Patch
- Pink Snow Mold
- Red Thread
Brown Patch (Warm Temp.)
NTEP Trials
Brown Patch (Warm Temperature) Resistance
Ave. 10 Locations*
|2018-2023
| Variety | Resistance |
|---|---|
| Highest Score | 6.9 |
| Titan GLX | 6.6 |
| Galactic | 6.5 |
| Titan Max | 6.5 |
| Gro-Pro | 6.0 |
| Fairfield | 5.6 |
| Lowest Score | 4.6 |
| LSD | 0.5 |
| *Data from Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Virginia | |
| 1-9; 9=no disease | |
| Complete trials at ntep.org | |
Brown Patch (Cool Temp.)
NTEP Trials
Brown Patch (Cool Temperature) Resistance
Ave. 3 Locations*
|2018-2023
| Variety | Resistance |
|---|---|
| Highest Score | 8.5 |
| Gro-Pro | 7.8 |
| Titan GLX | 7.4 |
| Galactic | 7.3 |
| Titan Max | 6.8 |
| Fairfield | 6.4 |
| Lowest Score | 5.7 |
| LSD | 0.9 |
| *Data from Missouri, North Carolina, Pennsylvania | |
| 1-9; 9=no disease | |
| Complete trials at ntep.org | |
Gray Leaf Spot
NTEP Trials
Gray Leaf Spot Resistance
New Jersey
|2018-2023
| Variety | Resistance |
|---|---|
| Highest Score | 8.2 |
| Titan GLX | 7.3 |
| Titan Max | 7.2 |
| Gro-Pro | 7.0 |
| Galactic | 6.5 |
| Fairfield | 5.7 |
| Lowest Score | 4.3 |
| LSD | 0.8 |
| 1-9; 9=no disease | |
| Complete trials at ntep.org | |
Pythium Blight
NTEP Trials
Pythium Blight Resistance
Multiple Locations
|2018-2023
| Variety | 3-Location Average |
|---|---|
| Highest Score | 8.2 |
| Galactic | 7.0 |
| Titan Max | 6.8 |
| Gro-Pro | 6.6 |
| Titan GLX | 6.6 |
| Fairfield | 6.2 |
| Lowest Score | 5.5 |
| LSD | 1.4 |
| 1-9; 9=no disease | |
| Complete trials at ntep.org | |
Pink Patch
NTEP Trials
Pink Patch Resistance
Blacksburg, VA
|2018-2023
| Variety | Resistance |
|---|---|
| Highest Score | 9.0 |
| Titan Max | 9.0 |
| Fairfield | 8.3 |
| Gro-Pro | 8.3 |
| Titan GLX | 8.3 |
| Galactic | 8.0 |
| Lowest Score | 6.0 |
| LSD | 1.7 |
| 1-9; 9=no disease | |
| Complete trials at ntep.org | |
Pink Snow Mold
NTEP Trials
Pink Snow Mold Resistance
Ontario, Canada
|2018-2023
| Variety | Resistance |
|---|---|
| Highest Score | 6.6 |
| Galactic | 6.3 |
| Titan Max | 5.9 |
| Titan GLX | 5.0 |
| Gro-Pro | 4.8 |
| Fairfield | 4.6 |
| Lowest Score | 4.3 |
| LSD | 2.2 |
| 1-9; 9=no disease | |
| Complete trials at ntep.org | |
Red Thread
NTEP Trials
Red Thread Resistance
Columbia, MO
|2018-2023
| Variety | Resistance |
|---|---|
| Highest Score | 9.0 |
| Titan Max | 9.0 |
| Fairfield | 9.0 |
| Gro-Pro | 9.0 |
| Titan GLX | 9.0 |
| Galactic | 9.0 |
| Lowest Score | 8.0 |
| LSD | 0.5 |
| 1-9; 9=no disease | |
| Complete trials at ntep.org | |
Texture, Density, and Uniformity
Titan GLX has it all! Fine blades, dense turf canopy, and excellent uniformity.
NTEP Trials
Leaf Texture
Ave. 18 Locations
|2018-2023
| Variety | Texture |
|---|---|
| Highest Score | 6.6 |
| Titan GLX | 6.5 |
| Fairfield | 6.3 |
| Titan Max | 6.3 |
| Gro-Pro | 5.9 |
| Lowest Score | 4.5 |
| LSD | 0.2 |
| 1-9: 9=very fine | |
| Complete trials at ntep.org | |
NTEP Trials
Turf Density
Multiple Locations
|2018-2023
| Variety | Density (Spring Rating) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highest Score | 6.7 | ||||
| Titan Max | 6.5 | ||||
| Galactic | 6.4 | ||||
| Fairfield | 6.3 | ||||
| Titan GLX | 6.3 | ||||
| Gro-Pro | 6.1 | ||||
| Lowest Score | 5.3 | ||||
| LSD | 0.3 | ||||
| 1-9; 9=maximum density | |||||
| Complete trials at ntep.org | |||||
NTEP Trials
Turf Uniformity
Ave. 3 Locations*
|2018-2023
| Variety | Uniformity |
|---|---|
| Highest Score | 7.3 |
| Titan GLX | 6.7 |
| Galactic | 6.6 |
| Titan Max | 6.6 |
| Fairfield | 5.9 |
| Gro-Pro | 5.5 |
| Lowest Score | 3.8 |
| LSD | 1.1 |
| 1-9; 9=completely uniform | |
| *Data from Nebraska, New Jersey, Utah | |
| Complete trials at ntep.org | |
Titan GLX Photos
