Since we still have a long way till football season, I thought I would start a topic up. Do you prefer Grass or Turf? I personally like both for different reasons
Grass
Why I like it:
Nothing beats the look of a great grass field. Looks great when maintained. There seems to be less injuries occur than turf. Cheaper startup costs. Cooler during the hottest parts of the year.
Why I don't:
May not drain as well as a Turf field. If there is heavy rains, you may have to re sod parts of the field after. If your a team that plays a hurry up or faster rate of play, your overall speed will be slower on grass.
Turf
Why I like it:
Looks really good every time. Drains well for schools that play where it rains more, and also looks better than dying grass. You usually can play faster overall than grass. Not as much maintenance.
Why I don't:
So hot to play and practice on. High replacement costs. Can be extra slick when wet, or when there is high humidity.
Why certain schools have should Grass:
If you live in an area where it is fairly warm, medium amount of rain, and have the budget to maintain the grass. If you want to minimize the risk for certain turf related injuries.
Why certain schools should have Turf:
Colder climates, or places where it tends to rain more than normal. You could argue that places where its dryer you would want turf, but that may come down to opinion. You tend to have a faster team than other schools.
I know this is all opinion and speculation. This is all from what I have experienced in my lifetime. Let me know yall's thoughts and what you prefer and why?
Grass
Why I like it:
Nothing beats the look of a great grass field. Looks great when maintained. There seems to be less injuries occur than turf. Cheaper startup costs. Cooler during the hottest parts of the year.
Why I don't:
May not drain as well as a Turf field. If there is heavy rains, you may have to re sod parts of the field after. If your a team that plays a hurry up or faster rate of play, your overall speed will be slower on grass.
Turf
Why I like it:
Looks really good every time. Drains well for schools that play where it rains more, and also looks better than dying grass. You usually can play faster overall than grass. Not as much maintenance.
Why I don't:
So hot to play and practice on. High replacement costs. Can be extra slick when wet, or when there is high humidity.
Why certain schools have should Grass:
If you live in an area where it is fairly warm, medium amount of rain, and have the budget to maintain the grass. If you want to minimize the risk for certain turf related injuries.
Why certain schools should have Turf:
Colder climates, or places where it tends to rain more than normal. You could argue that places where its dryer you would want turf, but that may come down to opinion. You tend to have a faster team than other schools.
I know this is all opinion and speculation. This is all from what I have experienced in my lifetime. Let me know yall's thoughts and what you prefer and why?
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