Whats the difference between a spray head and a rotary (or rotor) head?
A spray sprinkler head has a high application rate, which means it discharges a large amount of water in a short period of time. They are most often used on flat surface lawns where water applies will not run but rather soak in. The benefit of these heads is that you will require shorter periods of time to water. A rotary sprinkler head has a lower application rate, which means that even on sloped ground, you will not waste water by it running down the hill. However, rotor sprinkler heads means a single application will take longer.