Table 1 Mechanical properties of the selected artificial turf systems and reference values.

From: Influence of the artificial turf certification on physical performance and muscle damage in football players (QUALTURF PROJECT)

 

StV (mm)

FR (%)

ER (%)

Reference Values*

4–10

60–70

n.a

FIFA Quality Pro Field

9.28 ± 0.10

63.02 ± 1.21

42.67 ± 1.70

Non-Certified Field

3.64 ± 0.41

38.62 ± 4.81

66.9 ± 2.96

  1. *Reference values for FIFA Quality Pro field test requirements (FIFA, 2015). StV = Standard Vertical Deformation; FR = Force Reduction; ER = Energy Restitution; n.a. = not applicable.
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