Recoil vs. Foot Stability: A Key Difference in Turf Performance
Foot stability is fundamental to athlete performance, yet is often overlooked in turf design. One of the key factors contributing to instability is recoil.
Natural turf provides superior foot stability and minimizes recoil. This turf surface allows athletes to land, rotate, and exert force with confidence and control. This stability is not accidental, but rather is due to the turf surface’s ability to absorb impact in a controlled manner without feeding damaging energy back into the foot.
When courts close, everyone loses
Pitches provide the most valuable and accessible opportunity for people to play, exercise and connect. Yet, they are often closed when people need them most.
Whether due to poor conditions, lack of maintenance or water scarcity, natural courts are often forced out of use. When courts close, time lost cannot be regained. Missed games, cancelled training sessions and unused playing time mean less opportunities for physical activity, development and recreation. Everyone loses.
Artificial Turf Lawns and Drainage: Debunking the Myths
I am often asked how artificial turf drains. Surprisingly, many people still believe that artificial turf is impermeable.
This is simply not true.
GOBO artificial turf is engineered to drain extremely quickly, often far faster than natural grass or a typical backyard surface. Most turf systems are tested and certified to drain at rates of hundreds of millimeters per hour.
One of the key benefits of artificial turf is its flexibility to be used in all weather conditions throughout the year. As the market phases out infills that are classified as microplastics, alternative system designs are needed to fill this gap. However, some of these options do not offer the same flexibility and are susceptible to drastic changes in environmental conditions.
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The Importance of Artificial Turf System Terminology: Non-Infill Artificial Turf Systems
With the upcoming ban on microplastic infills in Europe, a great deal of research is underway into alternative artificial turf systems. We firmly believe that these innovative technologies will continue to provide high-quality turf surfaces for a wide range of applications and in a variety of climate conditions.
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