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Penn State beefs up facilities with three new GSV fields
14 Dec, 2007STATE COLLEGE, PA — GeneralSports Venue, U.S. licensee of AstroTurf-branded products, completed three GameDay Grass 3D synthetic
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turf playing fields at Penn State University. The three fields at Penn State include the new 89,000 sq. ft. Bigler Field, a competition practice field for the soccer, lacrosse and field hockey teams, and the 190,000 sq. ft. West Campus Intramural Complex which includes two multi-purpose fields used for club rugby, ultimate frisbee, soccer, lacrosse and football.
“As we were researching synthetic turf options for the new fields, we took our time to educate ourselves and learn about the options available,” said Herb Combs, Penn State’s assistant field supervisor. “We were seeking a surface that provides the play of natural grass, had the most realistic look, the truest footing, the best ball bounce and, more importantly, would provide inclement weather practice facilities for our athletes.”
GameDay Grass 3D’s proprietary technology is called RootZone. It's a nylon thatch layer at the base of the system, coupled with a monofilament polyethylene long fiber. It closely replicates natural grass, said the release from GeneralSports Venue.
The density of the RootZone, providing stability, cushion and consistent performance, means that less granulated infill is required, reducing the problems related to infill migration and “fly-out.” The nylon-polyethylene hybrid construction also serves to increase durability and overall system performance, according to the release.
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