AstroTurf has a long history of innovation and leadership in the field hockey world.
It’s the brand that changed the sport. At the same time, field hockey has shaped AstroTurf’s history as well.
Field hockey is about the work that’s put in. It’s about the coaching. It’s about dedication. It’s about leadership. It’s about speed. It’s about skill development. It shouldn’t be about the surface. And that’s exactly why the surface is so important.
The Classic Series field hockey turf lineup offers a range of products to suit most budgets and performance requirements. Familiarize yourself with this primer on “turf terms” to help inform your product selections.
Construction:
Knitted = Fibers tied in knots and pulled in multiple directions (more expense, less directional).
Tufted = Fibers punched through a backing (less expensive, more directional).
Fibers:
Nylon = 40% more resilient and 33% stronger than Polyethylene. Absorbs water.
Polyethylene = Less expensive, less abrasive, less durable, less resilient than nylon. Repels water.
Features Include:
- The preferred brand for hockey across the globe
- FIH-Certified (AstroTurf is an FIH Preferred Provider)
- Available in knitted and tufted designs
- Made with nylon and/or polyethylene fibers
- Designed to meet the needs of a variety of field hockey programs in a range of budgets
- Uniform, predictable, and consistent.
- Available in multiple colors and with a variety of shockpads
AstroTurf 12
“The Original” AstroTurf carpet for Field Hockey-exclusive fields. Knitted fields are the most durable and most uniform. Nylon is durable and hydrophilic (absorbs water) —exceptional for wet play. Most uniform and consistent surface. Used by the most elite programs.
Details
| Profile | Short Pile, Non-filled |
| Construction | Knitted |
| Fibers | Nylon |
| Pad | Required. Multiple options available. |
Poligras Platinum
The Poligras system was used at the Olympic Games in London and Rio. This tufted PE system is the proven international system of choice.
Details
| Profile | Short Pile, Non-filled |
| Construction | Tufted |
| Fibers | PE |
| Pad | Required. Multiple options available. |
Paris GT
High performance meets low environmental impact: Poligras Paris GT zero is the first ever climate-neutral synthetic hockey turf. The positive carbon footprint of Poligras Paris GT zero is due to filaments made of organically based raw materials and a recyclable polyurethane wear coat, the same properties that significantly reduce the weight of the turf and give it ideal playing properties. The high-performance hockey turf enables a precise and dynamic game while ensuring maximum player safety, even during complex playing maneuvers. In addition, the synthetic turf is highly resistant to changeable weather conditions and strong UV radiation. It can also withstand intensive use over a long period of time, thanks to its durable design. The use of Turf Glide Technology minimizes surface friction for unbeatably fast ball-rolling behavior. It also reduces water consumption while increasing the turf’s player protection properties.
Details
| Profile | Short Pile, Non-filled |
| Construction | Tufted |
| Fibers | PE |
| Pad | Required. Multiple options available. |
PGPN
Good option for multipurpose fields, especially shared with lacrosse and/or soccer. This system has a low pile height that can be sand filled to help with ball roll.
Detail
| Profile | Medium Pile, dressed with Sand |
| Construction | Tufted |
| Fibers | Polyethylene Face and Nylon RootZone |
| Pad | Required for non-rubber filled surfaces. |
RootZone 3DSF HD
Good option for multipurpose fields with a field hockey focus.
High density infill system. System may be heavily sanded to for a firmer, more hockey-friendly surface
Detail
| Profile | Tall Pile, filled (may be heavily sanded to be more hockey-friendly) |
| Construction | Tufted |
| Fibers | Polyethylene Face and Nylon RootZone |
| Pad | Recommended for low pile height surfaces. |
