Types of Pitches Pitch typeDescription3GLong-pile synthetic grass with a pile height of 40mm to 65mm. Typically filled with a combination of sand and performance infill.4GSynthetic grass without a need for rubber crumb5GSynthetic grass without a need for rubber crumb6GSynthetic grass without a need for rubber crumbA guide to all astroturf pitches: 2G, 3G, 4G and beyond www.sispitches.com › the-definitive-guide-to-all-types-of-astroturf-pitches-…
Read moreIs there a 5G pitch?
A 5G Football Pitch is an artificial turf surface used for football . The 5G football surface is rubber filled all weather pitch specification.
Read moreWhat is a g4 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.
Read moreHow much does a 5G football pitch cost?
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 does 4G football pitch mean?
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
Read moreCan you wear football boots on a 4G pitch?
However tests have shown that players have found some restrictions in rotational movements when wearing plastic blades on 4G surfaces. As a result these types of boots are NOT recommended for use on 4G . metal studs or metal blades will damage the 4G surface.
Read moreWhat is the difference between a 3G and 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.
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