TriPlex 45: Raising the Game in Artificial Football Turf
Setting New Standards in Artificial Turf Performance
Receiving plaudits for your pitch is every club’s goal, especially when they have invested in a new artificial surface. Clubs such as Oxford City FC, Bedford Town FC, and Larkhall Athletic FC are benefitting from TriPlex 45, a premier artificial turf football product developed by PST Sport and their FIFA Preferred Producer partner, CCGrass. Since its introduction, TriPlex 45 has proven a winner – not only for top non-league clubs but also for selected Football Foundation funded facilities, such as the new pitch at Sheffield Wednesday’s community hub.
Pictured above clockwise from top-left:
- Oxford City Football Club, 7,840 sq/m FIFA Quality Approved
- Larkhall Athletic FC, 7,400 sq/m FIFA Quality Pro Approved
- Sheffield Wednesday FC Jubilee Park, Full-Size FIFA Quality Pro Approved
- Bedford Town FC, 7,800 sq/m FIFA Quality Pro Approved
Meeting Non-League Demands
Colin Teahon, Managing Director of PST Sport, explains,
“Our reputation in non-league football is growing fast, and we needed a product that would meet the demands of high-quality competitive football on a Saturday, as well as other clubs’ and community use during the week. We decided that a 45mm pile height turf on a PE foam pad would make the best combination, based on previous experience and extensive research reviewing products tested to FIFA standards.”
Engineering a Winning Artificial Turf Design for Optimal Performance
At this point, PST Sport collaborated with their production company, which offered a unique three-fibre combination. Bryn Lee, consultant to CCGrass, helped select three contrasting yarns for the product. “First, we have a V-shaped yarn that offers excellent resilience and helps control the speed of the football across the surface. This is supported by a wide C-shaped yarn with a central spine for softness and improved infill retention, and finally, a diamond-shaped yarn for long-term performance. Each fibre is a different shade of green, creating a more natural appearance.”
Pictured above: TriPlex 45, a premier surface for stadium and academy football. Each tuft includes three different fibre shapes that bring their own benefits; balancing durability with resilience and a soft touch, to create a unique product. When laid onto a PE foam pad, TriPlex 45 doesn’t just meet FIFA Quality and FIFA Quality Pro standards; it offers great value alongside exceptional performance. It really is the next step up for football.
Testimonials: Positive Feedback from Clubs
Feedback from players, coaches, and owners has reinforced the design of TriPlex 45. Bedford Town FC Chairman John Taylor remarked,
“I met Colin Teahon, Managing Director of PST Sport. We met with five different companies who provide new artificial surfaces in the UK, and I can honestly say he was 100% the best party to deal with – his knowledge and integrity are unquestionable. There was no pressure in sales, and he delivered within our desired timescales.
The quality workmanship and the expertise of his team in delivering such a magnificent ‘state-of-the-art’ facility are second to none. The pitch looks fantastic, and everyone who’s been down to the ground has said the same thing. The customer service and workmanship have been excellent. From start to finish, we have been very impressed and will always recommend this company. Many thanks for all your help. We are delighted with the pitch PST Sport has provided for Bedford Town FC.”
Jon Taylor, Owner & Director, Bedford Town FC
A Game-Changer for Non-League and Community Football
As Colin Teahon concludes, “The TriPlex 45 turf, laid onto a PE foam pad, doesn’t just meet FIFA Quality and FIFA Quality Pro standards; it offers great value alongside exceptional performance. It really is the next step up for football.”
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