An artificial turf system consists of artificial turf, infill granules, sand, and shock pads. Among these components, the shock pad plays a crucial role.
Why is a shock pad necessary for the artificial turf field? What are the advantages of a shock pad? How should one select appropriate shock pads? In this article, we focuses on the advantages of shock pads for artificial turf, aiming to provide users and installers with some reference information.
1. What is an artificial turf shock pad?
An artificial turf shock pad is a functional material installed between the artificial turf and the base layer (such as gravel, asphalt, or concrete). It also name artificial turt underlayment. The artificial turf shock pad is primarily used to enhance the field's cushioning and shock-absorbing performance. Its materials typically include XPE, IXPE, SBR, PU, EVA, and others, with different materials offering varying performance characteristics.
Artificial turf shock pads not only effectively absorb the impact forces generated during athletes' movements, reducing the risk of sports injuries, but also optimize the feel of the artificial turf, making it more akin to the natural turf experience, and extend the artificial grass’s lifespan. Therefore, artificial turf shock pads are widely used in football fields, rugby fields, hockey fields, tennis courts, kindergarten activity areas, kids playing areas, and other venues.
2. Advantages of artificial turf shock pads
(1) Protect athlete safety
Generally, shock pads have good elasticity, effectively absorbing the impact forces generated during athletes' running, jumping, and falling, thereby reducing the risk of sprains, contusions, and strains, and enhancing sports safety.
(2) Enhance the sports experience
Shock pads have excellent shock absorption and cushioning performance can simulate the feel of natural grass, improving the elasticity and comfort of the field.
(3) Reduced maintenance costs
Artificial turf shock pads are durable, reducing the frequency of turf replacement and the workload of subsequent repairs, thereby saving significant maintenance costs over the long term.
(4) Extended field lifespan
Artificial turf shock pads effectively distribute the pressure on the field, reducing the likelihood of turf cracking or peeling, thereby extending the overall lifespan of the field.
3. Why choose Taihui artificial turf shock pads?
Changzhou Taihui Sports Materials Co., Ltd. is a professional manufacturer of artificial turf shock pads and TPE filling granules. Taihui Sports can produce shock pads made from various materials, including XPE, IXPE, SBR, PU, and more.
Since its establishment in 2014, Taihui Sports has supplied shock pads for 60 FIFA-certified fields, 5 WR-certified fields, and 2 FIH-certified fields worldwide, serving over 3,000 fields globally. Taihui has always consistently prioritized customer satisfaction, providing innovative, high-quality, cost-effective products and excellent service.
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