Can Astro pitches freeze?

During the winter months an artificial grass pitch will retail a large moisture content and inevitably this moisture will freeze , causing the surface to become hard and often unsafe to play on. It is not uncommon for a synthetic surface to remain frozen even when surrounding natural grass areas have thawed.

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Do 4G pitches exist?

4G Pitches 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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Why are 4G pitches good?

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.2 Ara 2015

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