buckeye Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 A local news channel here in Columbus did an article on field turf and the possible amplified affects that cause injuries. What is your opinion on the topic? Do you prefer grass or turf?http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/2015/10/29/columbus-ohio-the-trouble-with-turf-10-investigates-uncovers-impact-dangers.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnysama Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Well, while grass is still somewhat better, the artificial turfs of today are fast catching up with almost being like the real thing; and advances in such technology are still ongoing today. This isn't like 30 years ago, when most turfs were carpet-like in texture and feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Louis Cardinals Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 There are some rumors going around that the little black tire pellets they put in turf, in ingested, can cause cancer. It's been showing up in goalkeepers (women) a lot. Personally I much prefer playing baseball on turf but that is just because the grass we usually play on is in pretty bad shape. #9 LSU vs. TCU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001mark Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Pete Rose (on the Jay & Dan podcast) said he actually preferred artificial turf because it was truer & more predictable. @2001mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Natural grass. Even the modern turfs are associated with increased injuries. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTknight Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Turf. Easier to keep up and no hidden holes where I can tear my ACL. (Happened to my dad and almost to me a few times) I could give a damn about the cancer. Still gonna eat processed meat and play on turf. Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Turf is associated with an increase in ACL injuries. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTknight Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Oh well. Still prefer turf. Plus I think it looks better for field design. Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFCOM1 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I umpire HS football in the Phoenix, AZ area. I have seen examples of both fields. A well maintained grass field is what I would prefer, though with advances in technology (as said in a previous post) field turf and next turf are gradually close. Only thing is that here in Phoenix, due to our summer heat the field turf fields have a nasty tendency to hold the heat much longer an a grass field. And with two HS fields with the actual grass used in SB 42 (Moon Valley HS) and SB 49 (Tolleson HS) both are holding up well even with our oppressive heat! As for the rubber tire bits in the field turf fields. I have heard of that, but no substantiated cases have been discovered in Phoenix yet! "Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc!:Â "After this, therefore, because of this." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needschat Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I'll go with those who play on it: Soccer players, both men and women, prefer the real stuff over the fake. Oh what could have been.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaffa Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I find artificial pitches to be harder on my legs, especially my knees. Mind, that may also be down to me being a decrepit old so-and-so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almighty Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 In this years MLB playoffs i noticed the stuff that bounced up when the ball hit the turf in Toronto, is that the same black rubber that is talked about could cauce cancer ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFCOM1 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 In this years MLB playoffs i noticed the stuff that bounced up when the ball hit the turf in Toronto, is that the same black rubber that is talked about could cauce cancer ?Yes, though there has been no solid proof that the rubber pellets cause cancer. (I actually believe everything causes cancer, but who an I to be quoted) "Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc!:Â "After this, therefore, because of this." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevsim1 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 After watching the Jays these playoffs on Fox, I never want to hear the word turf again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chcarlson23 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 My high school has really nice grass for our football field. Our coach hates it when people go on it for no reason, and tear it up, so it's very well kept and I much prefer playing on good grass than turf. The turf causes lots of burns and gets really hot in the summer, and freezing cold in the late season. Although most big high schools in Minnesota like the turf, cause the snow kills the grass as it's under there half the year. "And those who know Your Name put their trust in You, for You, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You." Psalms 9:10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittSmith_95 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Grass. Why use something fake when it's not needed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillz Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I prefer natural grass, but there are certainly situations where you'd need artificial turf (domed stadium, location that doesn't offer much sunlight, etc.)In this years MLB playoffs i noticed the stuff that bounced up when the ball hit the turf in Toronto, is that the same black rubber that is talked about could cauce cancer ?I thought it was sand? I recall reading that SkyDome added sand infill some time back.However, seems they are converting to natural grass by 2018. If that's the case, then that will leave only Tropicana Field as the only artificial turf stadium in baseball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBubba Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 I prefer natural grass, but there are certainly situations where you'd need artificial turf (domed stadium, location that doesn't offer much sunlight, etc.)In this years MLB playoffs i noticed the stuff that bounced up when the ball hit the turf in Toronto, is that the same black rubber that is talked about could cauce cancer ?I thought it was sand? I recall reading that SkyDome added sand infill some time back.They switched to a more rubber-based one this year. Nobody cares about your humungous-big signature. PotD: 29/1/12   Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc... Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 It's a shame that grass has to be referred to as, "natural grass." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 To me baseball grass is ideal and football field turf is betterWhen asked what he preferred Grass or AstroturfTug McGraw said I never smoked Astroturf. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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