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3G synthetic turf Maintenance Football / Soccer Operations Supported Moderate

Football surface quality still depends on maintaining the tested specification

Synthetic performance claims should be read alongside the requirement to maintain the system close to the tested specification over time, not only on day one.

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FIFA Quality Programme for Football Turf — Handbook pp. 12-13

FIFA performance consistency guidance

Standards place strong emphasis on maintaining the system to the tested specification.

Football-focused standards place strong emphasis on surface consistency, shock absorption, ball response, and maintaining the system to the tested specification.