Performance of football field artificial grass depends primarily on fiber cross-sectional design rather than color. A reputable football turf company invests millions in extrusion tooling to create proprietary fiber geometries.
Let’s decode the technical specifications provided for both models.
utilizes a composite fiber shape—a W-shaped base combined with diamond-like textured edges. Why does this matter for football field artificial grass?
- Multi-Point Support: The W-shape creates three vertical support ribs across a single fiber. When compressed by a player’s boot, the fiber does not collapse flat. Instead, the “legs” of the W flex and rebound like a mechanical spring.
- Elasticity Defined: This structure delivers a 90%+ shape recovery rate. In Lisport wear tests (simulating 5,000 cycles of cleat abrasion), DW50 retained 85% of its original pile height versus 65% for standard flat oval fibers.
- Aesthetic Depth: The DW50 features a three-color blend of dark green, light green, and white. This mimics the natural undulations of premium natural grass, reducing eye strain for players tracking the ball.
Best for: Facilities where player experience and visual appeal are paramount.
The Fiber Shape Principle: Single Spine / Ridge Structure (Stem Shape)
- Tensile Strength: The single spine increases the force required to tear the fiber by approximately 40% compared to non-reinforced fibers. This is important for high-wear areas such as penalty boxes and sidelines.
- Abrasion Resistance: In the same Lisport test, DS50 showed less than 10% mass loss after 10,000 cycles. The spine prevents the fiber from “fraying” at the tip—a common failure point in cheaper turfs.
- Drainage Integration: Because the DS50 fibers are stiffer, they maintain vertical channels even when wet. Combined with the drainage holes in the backing (approx 2mm every 10cm), water evacuation hits 60+ liters/min/m².
Best for: Professional clubs, municipal stadiums, and any venue with 30+ weekly usage hours.
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