3G pitches are a synthetic turf made from artificial grass, supported by a base layer of sand and rubber crumb infill . The rubber crumb is spread throughout the blades of grass to provide a natural feel similar to real turf.
Read moreWhat type of pitch is 3G?
3G Pitches 3G stands for a Third Generation synthetic surface which consists of three elements; synthetic turf, sand infill and rubber infill. These surfaces are typically between 35mm-65mm in pile height.
Read moreWhat size is a 3G pitch?
The playing surface should be 100m x 64m with a 3m run off on all sides free from obstacles; where an existing natural turf stadia pitch is being converted and space is limited the run off should be agreed with the league or The FA.
Read moreCan I wear studs on 3G pitch?
No Studs . First things first, don’t wear anything with full metal studs on. Soft ground soleplates with metal studs are simply not designed with 3G pitches in mind. In fact, they are best kept for natural pitches, where they penetrate wet muddy ground to give better grip and traction.
Read moreHow much is a 5G pitch?
Construction and cost The average cost of a 5-a-side 3G pitch is around £50 per square metre , meaning a total cost of £25,000 for the 500 square metres we recommended earlier. If you’ve decided to splash out for a 4G pitch, that cost would rise to £35,000. Standard 5-a-side goals are 12 x 4ft.
Read moreWhat’s the difference between a 3G pitch and a 4G pitch?
The Difference Between 3G and 4G The main difference between 3G and 4G surfaces is that 3G pitches contain infill, whilst 4G systems do not . 3G pitches are the latest to be recognised by any accredited governing body. Therefore, you will only find 3G pitches as being publically endorsed by sports teams or influencers.
Read moreWhat is the black stuff under football turf?
A new artificial turf system was developed in the early 2000s based on “crumb rubber.” The black crumbs are small pieces of styrene-butadiene rubber made from grinding up old vehicle tires . The tire crumbs are poured in between the artificial grass blades, giving the artificial fields more cushion and support.
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