Sixways would become the third premiership venue with an artificial pitch after Barnet Copthall stadium and Kingston Park but the first to feature organic infill rather than rubber crumb.
Read moreCan you play rugby on a 3G pitch?
3G Pitches These surfaces are typically between 35mm-65mm in pile height. Primary sports played on these types of surfaces are Football, Rugby Union, Rugby League, Lacrosse and American Football .
Read moreWhat is an AGP pitch?
AGP, STP, ATP Long Pile Artificial Grass Pitches are abbreviated terms used and basically stand for artificial grass pitch, synthetic turf pitch and artificial turf pitches . These type of pitches are an all-weather surface that unlike natural grass should never get cancelled for being waterlogged or standing water.
Read moreHow long does an artificial pitch last?
On average, artificial grass is expected to have a lifespan of 7-15 years . This is still a long time and will provide the customer with many years of easy maintenance. However, some people will prefer natural grass because it will last longer but require regular maintenance.
Read moreCan 4G pitches freeze?
The shockpad layer installed in 4G pitches delivers a cushioning effect, reducing the chance of injury. This can be very beneficial during the colder months of the year – when turf pitches can freeze and harden very quickly . There is a very clear economic benefit involved with the installation of 4G pitches too.
Read moreWhat does 4G mean for pitch?
Fourth Generation (4G) surfaces consist of one element: synthetic turf. These surfaces are still in the early stage of development and are designed to eliminate the requirement for any infill products, whilst still meeting all the performance and testing requirements required by the sporting governing bodies.13 Mar 2019
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