ARTIFICIAL GRASS VS. NATURAL GRASS
             A primary consideration when comparing artificial vs. natural is the amount and type of
             usage the facility is proposed to have. It would appear that while many sports would prefer to
             see only natural grass fields, the decision of which surface could serve better to certain needs is
             what must be considered its long term intended use, and if that schedule includes heavy use and
             the need for diversity, a serious argument can be made for artificial turf. The debate has raged for
             more than 30 years over whether there are more football injuries on artificial turf or natural
             grass. NFL Players Association survey of 957 players, nearly 95 percent said they
             thought that playing on artificial surfaces increased the risk of injury. Nearly 87 percent said
             they preferred playing on grass fields as opposed to artificial grass which tends to have variable
             hardness and there were a number of wear and tear injuries from tackles and falls, as well as
             friction burns from skin on surface. There were also a higher number of injuries to the knees
             anterior cruciate ligament - the famous ACL - on artificial grass. There wasn't the same glide and
             Synthetic turf fields provide a stadium with a surface that can be used with unlimited
             frequency for various sports plus miscellaneous events. Even with frequent usage and heavy
             weather, synthetic fields remain consistent for major events. Artificial grass is ideal for all
             levels of the game. Because artificial grass is so similar in feel, play, and appearance to natural
             grass , players, coaches, and trainers are impressed with its combination of properties.
             The combination of soft, player-friendly components creates a system that can only be described
             as the closest thing yet to natural grass. Artificial grass is a deep, rich green that looks better
             than even the best natural fields. However, artificial grass does
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