WHAT YOUR SYNTHETIC FIELD NEEDS, AND WHEN
A synthetic field does not grow, so nothing on it repairs itself. The infill is the playing surface: it moves, packs down, collects dirt, and the field gets harder when left alone. New fields and replacements, the grooming, the machines.
WHERE WE STAND ON SYNTHETIC
Natural grass is our first recommendation for any facility: it is the surface players prefer, it runs cooler, and we measure it and hold it inside the FIFA and NFL safety limits for natural grass. Where one field takes very high use and the budget for natural-turf equipment and maintenance is not there, synthetic can be the right answer, and we build it. We give an honest opinion on which surface fits each field, and we build both. We are not tied to one manufacturer: we work with several and specify the system for each field (fiber, infill, shock pad and base) to fit its sports, its use and its budget. This page applies to soccer, football, lacrosse and multi-use fields.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT ABOUT THIS FIELD
The infill (sand, rubber or a blend between the fibers) does the work of the soil. Where it is low the field is hard and the fibers wear; where it is packed the field is hard and does not drain. Keeping it level, loose and clean is the whole maintenance job.
Hardness only goes one way without maintenance, and the safety test is different from grass: a drop-weight test with a limit of 200 and an industry recommendation under 165. Have it done by an independent tester once a year; the result protects players, the owner and the warranty.
A synthetic field has a lifecycle. The carpet lasts about 8 to 12 years depending on use and care; the base underneath lasts far longer, so a replacement is usually a carpet job on a tested base, not a new build.
WHAT WE OFFER
New synthetic field
The surface decision made with you, field by field. Base and drainage, the synthetic system specified for the field, lines and inlays for every sport the field hosts, handover with the maintenance plan and the equipment list.
Replacement
Worn carpet removed, with recycling or disposal documented by destination; base and drainage inspected, corrected and reused only if they pass; new synthetic system installed to the field's specification; lines and inlays redrawn for today's programs.
Grooming as a service
Our crew on a cadence with Syn-Pro equipment: brushing, sweeping, decompaction, infill top-up, deep clean. A maintenance log that supports the warranty.
Equipment for your crew
Syn-Pro by SISIS machines with a demonstration arranged, so your own staff keep the field on the same schedule.
WHAT TO WATCH ON YOUR FIELD
| Watch | How you see it | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Infill level | Fibers standing taller and lying over in goal mouths, penalty spots and between the hashes | Top up the low spots and brush; check quarterly |
| Infill packed hard | Hard underfoot; water sits after rain | Decompaction pass; deep clean if the infill is dirty |
| Dirt and organic build-up | Dust, leaves and seeds in the pile; a green film in shaded corners | Sweep; deep clean once a year |
| Fibers lying flat | Matted lanes and a shine in the sun | Brush weekly to monthly, alternating directions |
| Seams, inlays and edges | A lifted edge or an open seam at a logo or a line | Log it with a photo; repair early under warranty |
| Hardness | Not visible; it rises slowly | Independent drop-weight hardness test once a year |
Synthetic hardness per ASTM F1936 with the ASTM F355 device, maximum 200, Synthetic Turf Council guideline under 165. World Sports does not perform this test; it is commissioned from an independent tester.
WHERE IT FAILS FIRST
Goal mouths, penalty spots and between the hashes. Seams and inlays at logos and lines. Shaded corners that collect debris. Edges and drains where infill migrates.
WHAT WE DO ACROSS THE YEAR
| Cadence | What the field needs | How it is bought |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly to monthly | Brushing and grooming to stand the fibers up and level the infill; sweeping leaves, seeds and litter | Your crew with Syn-Pro equipment, or our crew (Service level) |
| Quarterly | Infill depth check and top-up of the low spots; decompaction pass on the high-traffic areas; seam and inlay walk, repairs coordinated under warranty | Service level |
| Once a year, before the main season | Deep clean that lifts, sieves and returns the infill and removes the fines; drainage check; maintenance log brought up to date; independent hardness test scheduled | Service level |
| After events | Sweep, groom and spot check | Service level · Event and tournament preparation |
| Years 8 to 12 | Replacement planning: base check, the surface choice revisited (natural or synthetic), budget phased | Large-scale renovation · New field construction |
EQUIPMENT THAT FITS
- Osca 3Brushes, decompacts and redistributes the infill in one tractor pass.
- SSS1000 sweeperIts mesh hopper keeps the infill on the field and takes the debris off it.
- VaribrushA multi-row brush that keeps the infill mobile and the fibers standing.
- SVR 1500The deep cleaner that lifts the infill, sieves out the fines with an airstream and returns it.
- PowaspredInfill top-up.
- Dragmats and dragbrushesFinishing.
World Sports is an authorized US Syn-Pro by SISIS dealer.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Should my field be natural grass or synthetic?
Natural grass is our first recommendation: it is the surface players prefer, it runs cooler, and we measure it and hold it inside the FIFA and NFL safety limits for natural grass. Where one field takes very high use and the budget for natural-turf equipment and maintenance is not there, synthetic can be the right answer. We give an honest opinion field by field, and we build both.
Which synthetic turf manufacturer do you use?
We are not tied to one manufacturer. We work with several and specify the system for each field (fiber, infill, shock pad and base) to fit its sports, its use and its budget.
How long does a synthetic field last?
The carpet lasts about 8 to 12 years depending on use and care. The base underneath lasts far longer, so a replacement is usually a carpet job on a tested base, not a new build. We inspect and correct the base and drainage, and reuse them only if they pass.
How is synthetic field hardness tested?
With a drop-weight test per ASTM F1936, using the ASTM F355 device: the maximum is 200 and the Synthetic Turf Council guideline is under 165. World Sports does not perform this test; we recommend commissioning an independent tester once a year, which protects players, the owner and the warranty.
What maintenance does a synthetic field need?
Brushing and grooming weekly to monthly to stand the fibers up and level the infill, sweeping, regular infill checks and top-up, decompaction where the infill packs hard and a deep clean once a year. Your crew can do it with Syn-Pro by SISIS equipment, or our crew grooms the field on a cadence, with a maintenance log that supports the warranty.
TALK TO OUR EXPERTS
Tell us the field's age, its use and who grooms it today. We will tell you whether it needs grooming, a replacement plan or a new field, and which surface fits.
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