More Than A Number

One of the reasons that people still hesitate to buy synthetic turf in this day and age, either for sporting purposes or for commercial and residential use, is that they still have a negative impression of the material based on the earliest attempts to integrate artificial turf into the mainstream. The first generation of synthetic turf is almost unrecognizable when placed next to the high-tech material being used in today’s arenas and public spaces.

However, not everyone is familiar with just how much the technology has evolved and some are still quick to place the blame on the synthetic grass when there are concerns.  Recently, fan favorite New York Giants player Dominick Hixon, a wide receiver, took a bad fall during the Giant’s mini-camp.  He will unfortunately be out for the season due to a torn ACL.

A lot of fans were stirred into a panic over the artificial grass turf that had been installed in the New Meadowlands Stadium.  There were comments from the players that the turf felt loose, so blame for the fall immediately went to the turf itself, with concerns that other accidents may follow.

The fact of the matter is that the turf in the new stadium was produced by the same company that made the turf in the old stadium that the team was used to. While the field may feel a bit odd to them now, enough use will “break it in” as it were, meaning the turf will tighten up with use.