Turf vs. Natural Grass

[RogerIndy]

When KPP was built, I was under the impression that Vandy had the only other SEC stadium with artificial turf. Now I see that Tennessee switched to Field Turf in 2019. Is it still just those 3? And is it mainly because of latitude? If that were the case, Missouri, who is as far north as we are would have turf also, but as far as I can tell, they still have grass.

 

[Comebakatz3]

When KPP was built, I was under the impression that Vandy had the only other SEC stadium with artificial turf. Now I see that Tennessee switched to Field Turf in 2019. Is it still just those 3? And is it mainly because of latitude? If that were the case, Missouri, who is as far north as we are would have turf also, but as far as I can tell, they still have grass.

Pretty sure Missouri also has turf. Weather certainly plays a big factor. Also easier to take care of and less expensive long term.

 

[Basil Cat]

Pretty sure Missouri also has turf. Weather certainly plays a big factor. Also easier to take care of and less expensive long term.

I know this sounds strange for major school facility. But I believe Mizz is still turf infield only and natural grass outfield.

 

[sluggercatfan]

Almost positive MST has turf.

 

[Comebakatz3]

I know this sounds strange for major school facility. But I believe Mizz is still turf infield only and natural grass outfield.

Could be correct there. They possible had all natural, but I think they recently switched.

 

[Comebakatz3]

Almost positive MST has turf.

Nah. State is definitely natural.

A lot of places have at least done foul territory in turf. Where the water gathers more and there is more foot traffic.

 

[RogerIndy]

Pretty sure Missouri also has turf. Weather certainly plays a big factor. Also easier to take care of and less expensive long term.

I found this: https://mutigers.com/facilities/taylor-stadium/3 it says "Surface: Kentucky Bluegrass (OF) and Baby Bermuda (IF)". I had to look up Baby Bermuda on the internet, and it is a natural turf.

 

[Comebakatz3]

I found this: https://mutigers.com/facilities/taylor-stadium/3 it says "Surface: Kentucky Bluegrass (OF) and Baby Bermuda (IF)". I had to look up Baby Bermuda on the internet, and it is a natural turf.

Yea but pictures show turf on the infield. So not sure if they went away from it or to it. Lol

 

[sluggercatfan]

Nah. State is definitely natural.

A lot of places have at least done foul territory in turf. Where the water gathers more and there is more foot traffic.

You're right...my bad. Could have sworn I'd watched part of a game there recently and looked like turf.

 

[RogerIndy]

I used to think that only colleges up north had artificial turf until I caught a home game on TV at Louisiana-Lafayette a few years ago. Is it because of the drainage?

 

[Comebakatz3]

I used to think that only colleges up north had artificial turf until I caught a home game on TV at Louisiana-Lafayette a few years ago. Is it because of the drainage?

Yea. Faster drainage and less upkeep and cost to upkeep.