Many owners have children and grandchildren. It will easily withstand a lot of use. Truly abusive treatment could be another matter. Cigarette or cigar ash will burn and permanently damage the surface. All other models are shipped via common carrier and will be delivered to a business location, or the curb at your residence.
Overseas shipments are via air.
Different sized models have different overall weights, depending on their width and length. Mostl of the greens are made up of sections that are 4 feet in length, the only exception being Model 310 which comes in two 5 foot sections. One 2 by 4 section weighs approx. One 3 by 4 section weighs approx. One 3' by 5' section weighs approx.