{"id":3646,"date":"2024-04-04T10:47:44","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T21:47:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tigerturf.com\/nz\/?p=3646"},"modified":"2024-10-16T17:24:59","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T04:24:59","slug":"the-best-artificial-turf-for-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tigerturf.com\/nz\/the-best-artificial-turf-for-football\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Artificial Turf for Football"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Want a wear-resistant, consistent all-weather artificial turf for football? You heard it here first: TigerTurf NRG products are the future of <a href=\"https:\/\/tigerturf.com\/nz\/sports\/football\/\">synthetic football turf<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Tiger Turf has two NRG (No-Rubber Granules) products available for football turfs: Endurance NRG and NGR XWR (Extreme Wear Resistant).<\/p>\n<p>Endurance NRG is a non-infilled product suitable for multi-sports, futsal, and mini football. This artificial turf is constructed of two of the most wear-resistant yarns available on the market.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tigerturf.com\/nz\/product\/nrg-xwr-sport\/\">NRG XWR<\/a> is a non-infilled product suitable for multi-sports, futsal, and football. This artificial turf is constructed with two of the most wear-resistant yarns available on the market: a combination of TenCate Grass\u2019 XWR yarn, and our highly durable texturised hockey yarn.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5408 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/tigerturf.com\/nz\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/07\/Summer-Envy_35XWR-112-1620x1080-1-1-400x267.jpg.webp\" alt=\"summer envy35\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tigerturf.com\/nz\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/07\/Summer-Envy_35XWR-112-1620x1080-1-1-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/tigerturf.com\/nz\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/07\/Summer-Envy_35XWR-112-1620x1080-1-1-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/tigerturf.com\/nz\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/07\/Summer-Envy_35XWR-112-1620x1080-1-1-1536x1024.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/tigerturf.com\/nz\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/07\/Summer-Envy_35XWR-112-1620x1080-1-1-600x400.jpg.webp 600w, https:\/\/tigerturf.com\/nz\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/07\/Summer-Envy_35XWR-112-1620x1080-1-1.jpg.webp 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>In this article, we\u2019ll cover:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Why NRG products are the future of football synthetic turf<\/li>\n<li>The construction of NRG products<\/li>\n<li>The features and benefits of NRG products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>The Future of Artificial Turf for Football<\/h3>\n<p>Recent innovations in artificial grass football fields mean the surface can reproduce the playing qualities of natural grass. This has led to artificial surfaces becoming a more popular choice.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/tigerturf.com\/nz\/the-pros-and-cons-of-natural-vs-artificial-football-turfs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pros and cons of natural vs artificial grass<\/a> are well discussed, however, NRG products take the benefits of artificial football turf to another level. Due to no performance infill (rubber):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The product doesn\u2019t absorb all the heat (like rubber does).<\/li>\n<li>The traditional rubber infill in synthetic sports turf isn\u2019t present in NRG so this mobile microplastic doesn\u2019t migrate off the fields into drains, nor does it go home in socks and boots. This means no littering of rubber in cars, washing machines, and most importantly into our waterways affecting marine life.<\/li>\n<li>Lower maintenance than natural grass while still looking good.<\/li>\n<li>Players experience better performance as extensive testing shows the new generation of non-performance infilled turfs perform more like natural turf than the infilled synthetic turfs.<\/li>\n<li>Players report being less tired and don\u2019t have as sore muscles when playing on NRG products.<\/li>\n<li>The ball sits up and on the turf better.<\/li>\n<li>Less recoil caused by traditional infills = less stress, fatigue and injury for players.<\/li>\n<li>There is no rubber to dispose of at the end of the NRG\u2019s lifespan.<\/li>\n<li>Lisport XL testing shows the NRG products last longer than their infilled predecessors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>The Construction of NRG products<\/h3>\n<p>Our NRG products are made with either TenCate Grass XP yarn (Endurance NRG) or the TenCate diamond-shaped Extreme Wear yarn (NRG XWR) combined with our texturised monofilament.<\/p>\n<p>The texturised monofilament is the thatch at the bottom of the product.\u00a0\u00a0This holds up the main turf fibre and allows the boot sprigs to sit in it nicely.<\/p>\n<p>The thatch also provides support to the straight primary fibres allowing them to stand up longer and have more resilience than traditional infilled turf systems.<\/p>\n<p>NRG XWG is mixed with our texturised monofilament <a href=\"https:\/\/tigerturf.com\/nz\/sports\/hockey\/\">hockey<\/a> yarn to provide a denser thatch layer.<\/p>\n<p>Construction can be either tufted or woven. A small amount of sand can then be applied to assist with product stability, keeping the product cooler but retaining moisture (a great side-benefit).<\/p>\n<p>This process provides the ultimate combination of advanced performance and durability resulting in long-lasting and versatile artificial turf for football.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A note on Shock Pads with NRG products<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To optimise the durability and performance of NRG products, as well as provide added protection for the players, we recommend using a shock pad like Sine or Ecocept underneath the turf.<\/p>\n<p>There might be some applications, such as primary and middle school fields, where shock pads are not critical &#8211; however, we recommend you discuss your options with one of our experts.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3817 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/tigerturf.com\/nz\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2022\/05\/Vista-35-XWR-85-400x267.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tigerturf.com\/nz\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2022\/05\/Vista-35-XWR-85-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/tigerturf.com\/nz\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2022\/05\/Vista-35-XWR-85-600x400.jpg.webp 600w, https:\/\/tigerturf.com\/nz\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2022\/05\/Vista-35-XWR-85-1620x1080.jpg.webp 1620w, https:\/\/tigerturf.com\/nz\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2022\/05\/Vista-35-XWR-85-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/tigerturf.com\/nz\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2022\/05\/Vista-35-XWR-85-1536x1024.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/tigerturf.com\/nz\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2022\/05\/Vista-35-XWR-85.jpg.webp 1680w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/267;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>The Features and Benefits of NRG<\/h3>\n<p>Whether you choose Endurance NRG or NGR XWR, your artificial football turf will provide consistent high-performance playing conditions that are unaffected by weather, all while not needing to use rubber infill or microplastics.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>General benefits of NRG<\/h4>\n<p><strong>The general benefits of NRG for owners are:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Considerably greater longevity than natural fields increased hours of field usage, and more teams playing.<\/li>\n<li>Straightforward and cost-effective maintenance routines ensure surface performance for the life of the turf.<\/li>\n<li>No mobile infill means no smell and no need to top up infill levels.<\/li>\n<li>No mobile microplastics.<\/li>\n<li>The 7-year manufacturer&#8217;s warranty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The general benefits of NRG for players<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Replicates the playing characteristics of a natural grass field.<\/li>\n<li>Safe and suitable playing conditions provide consistent, high-performance playing conditions.<\/li>\n<li>Fields are unaffected by weather, meaning longer playing hours and the end of field closures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1337 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/tigerturf.com\/nz\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2019\/12\/TigerTurf-Football-4-scaled.jpg.webp\" alt=\"TigerTurf Football\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tigerturf.com\/nz\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2019\/12\/TigerTurf-Football-4-scaled.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/tigerturf.com\/nz\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2019\/12\/TigerTurf-Football-4-scaled-600x338.jpg.webp 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/1080;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Additional benefits unique to Endurance NRG<\/h3>\n<p>Due to TenCate Grass\u2019 unique XP pro yarn, Endurance NRG is the only yarn product in the world sold with an unlimited 5-year durability warranty.<\/p>\n<p>Players are also able to play with flat-soled shoes, eliminating the need for students to continually change footwear.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Additional benefits unique to NRG XWR<\/h3>\n<p>For owners considering the upgrade to NRG XWR, it\u2019s worth noting a few additional benefits.<\/p>\n<p>It is manufactured from a unique combination of TenCate Grass\u2019 diamond-shaped Extreme Wear (XWR) monofilament yarn and our highly durable texturised monofilament hockey yarn.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also FIH Multi-sport Class 3 certification makes it ideal for both hockey and football.<\/p>\n<p>Ready to embrace the future of artificial turf for football? <a href=\"https:\/\/tigerturf.com\/nz\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Give our friendly team a call.<\/a> You can also check out our synthetic football turf options <a href=\"https:\/\/tigerturf.com\/nz\/sports\/football\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want a wear-resistant, consistent all-weather artificial turf for football? You heard it here first: TigerTurf NRG products are the future&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":1161,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[41,20],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3646","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-education","category-football"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tigerturf.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3646","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tigerturf.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tigerturf.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tigerturf.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tigerturf.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3646"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/tigerturf.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3646\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7773,"href":"https:\/\/tigerturf.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3646\/revisions\/7773"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tigerturf.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1161"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tigerturf.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3646"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tigerturf.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3646"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tigerturf.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3646"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}