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Didn't someone famous once describe AstroTurf as "fuzzy concrete"? (That is what it feels like). -- Chris is me 15:02, 4 January 2007 (UTC)
I think the quote is correct, but it was about all of the synthetic turf products at the time, not the AstroTurf brand specifically. Tygast411 17:03, 4 February 2007 (UTC)
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Get the facts STRAIGHT!!! I wrote months ago that there were no more NFL/MLB teams with astroturf and it's been changed, edited, and now we're finally back to normal. -- kubfann 20:56, 19 January 2007 (UTC)
Kubfann, that's incorrect. The Buffalo Bills have AstroTurf installed in Ralph Wilson Stadium. The product was called AstroPlay when it was installed, it's now called AstroTurf GameDay Grass. Tygast411 17:01, 4 February 2007 (UTC)
AstroTurf, however, is by far most associated with the old carpet-type surface. It should be noted as AstroTurf's GameDay Grass, similar to Field Turf."-- kubfann 21:20, 15 February 2007 (UTC)
I'd agree that the reference could very well state what product was installed from the AstroTurf lineup, but that's too close to a marketing change for me to make....with my COI and all. But I disagree that there should be a similarity reference to the FieldTurf product. If that's the case, then every mention of where FieldTurf has been installed on the FieldTurf article it should state ", similar to AstroTurf GameDay Grass." Besides, claiming similarities between products is not the roll of an encyclopeadic index. Thanks for replying. Ben 23:03, 15 February 2007 (UTC)
Alas, I think it can be said that in such an article defining the turf, it is necessary in THIS case to associate it with the brand name of FieldTurf. This is because, as occurs in some products, the brand name has almost become synonymous with the product itself (i.e. calling tissues "Kleenexes," etc.) Thus, since AstroTurf is virtually universally associated with the surface of the 1970s/80s stadiums, the brand's new surface "GameDay Grass" ought to be compared to the obvious dominant brand of the "grassy turf," FieldTurf (which has become, as Kleenex, interchangeable with the product).-- kubfann 22:10, 22 February 2007 (UTC)
Problem with the "facts": Astroturf supposedly invented in 1965 (text) and yet had been installed in 1964 (chronology)! Look like text and chronology done by different people, as patent date (67) is in text and should be but isn't in chronology. Also, footnote three leads to a Balo Sun page with no direct relationship to what it's supposed to support. greg ( talk) 15:34, 4 September 2009 (UTC)
The sections about products and conversion systems make the page look like a complete advertisement. this stuff is not relevant - who cares what other products they have? xCentaur | talk 20:59, 3 February 2007 (UTC)
I re-worked the article to put in historic installations into the general decade-wise history. I noticed that the article has only one ref on the entire page. To have so many facts listed on the page, we need credible sources. Anyone up for adding these? xCentaur | talk 08:04, 4 February 2007 (UTC)
I have a few illustrations of AstroTurf products that I think would be informative to include. Would anybody have any problems if I put them on the page for reference? I'll assume there are no objections if I no one responds by the end of the week. Thanks. Ben 22:40, 6 February 2007 (UTC)
I'd like to offer a few details about the current AstroTurf products to thwart any misrepresentation that AstroTurf is still the same original product developed in the 1960s. I will leave the decision, wording, and formating of any included information up to a neutral editor. In the essence of making things easier for myself I will list the current products and their features. I have attempted to remove any promotional jargon from the listings so they are simply factual statements. Note: without some of the promotional jargon it may be tough to easily explain the role of some of the features. I will attempt to explain their importance at the bottom.
Infill turf systems tufted into a multi-ply primary backing system that is covered with a urethane, BioCel™ coating. All AstroTurf GameDay Grass systems can be factory-treated with TurfAide™. Each meets or exceeds the specifications established by the Synthetic Turf Council.
Multi-purpose turf with a high fiber density and a thick Root Zone®. No Fill Required (NFR) technology reduces the amount of infill required, and in some cases, eliminates it altogether. Designed for both portable and permanent indoor and outdoor fields. It is available as a tufted monofilament turf (AstroTurf PureGrass HPG), and as a knitted monofilament turf (AstroTurf PureGrass UPG). AstroTurf PureGrass is compatible with a number of shock pads and base options. Base construction can be concrete, crushed stone, E-Layer® or asphalt.
Designed to meet FIH standards. Knitted nylon construction.
Convert a facility from one surface to another.
That's it. Ben 00:23, 7 February 2007 (UTC)
Past product names:
Past AstroTurf license holders: [1]
I believe that's pretty accurate. Ben 16:36, 7 February 2007 (UTC)
Due to my apparent COI, SFC9394 rv'ed my recent neutral edits. Someone just take a look at the article history and make those edits for me. -- Ben 21:52, 14 February 2007 (UTC)
Going by this [1], I would like to suggest putting back a part of the older version-
Even though they were 'wholesale changes', they do add value to the article. Any other editors have views on this? xCentaur | ☎ 20:16, 16 February 2007 (UTC)
I'd like to add to my earlier comment. The para from the older version is better because it has more info, but it needs formatting too. Past AstroTurf License Holders (the block above the images) has the same stuff in bullet form. I suggest we maintain the point-form of the article and add these lines into the respective decades. xCentaur | ☎ 20:26, 16 February 2007 (UTC)
Thanks Xcentaur, it doesn't appear that anyone else is participating in these discussions so I'm not sure what the next steps would be. I would imagine you could make your suggested edits and we could see what happens. Ben 04:21, 28 February 2007 (UTC)
This article mentions the Super Bowl between the Raiders and Eagles at the Superdome without mentioning the Super Bowl played three years earlier at the Superdome between the Cowboys and Broncos. Also, even though the Reds played the World Series on Astroturf, they clinched their championships in 1975 and 1976 on natural grass at Fenway Park and Yankee Stadium respectively. 76.102.70.39 09:48, 23 April 2007 (UTC)
Thanks for the corrections. Since they were particularly small revisions I went ahead and made the changes. Ben 14:27, 23 April 2007 (UTC)
I am removing the note regarding the Ravens-Eagles game that was canceled due to the condition of the NexTurf surface. This strikes me as an attempt to badmouth a competing product, and has nothing to do with AstroTurf.
Shouldn't there be some mention of the fame of the Brady Bunch's back lawn being astroturf?-- WTRiker ( talk) 19:56, 14 July 2008 (UTC)
I'll be adding one soon.
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20:30, 27 February 2009 (UTC)
Done - sorry, I forgot to login above.
Queenie
20:51, 1 March 2009 (UTC)
The article on Franklin Field says the following: "Franklin Field switched from grass to AstroTurf in 1969. It was the first National Football League stadium to use artificial turf. The fifth AstroTurf surface was installed in 1993. The current Sprinturf field replaced the AstroTurf in 2004. [1]"
If the reference to AstroTurf is correct (as a brand, i.e., not as a generic usage), perhaps this should be entered on this page as a 1969 entry. Eagle4000 ( talk) 00:31, 9 August 2009 (UTC)
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I'm surprised to see no mention of the massive recycling problem posed by these products. The entire page looks like an advertisement for the industry. Can the material be re-used? I have heard suggestions that landfills worldwide are full of this stuff. 136.26.29.44 ( talk) 17:51, 4 January 2020 (UTC)
This article is about a specific brand. Unless you have an article that specifically describes recycling issues with this brand, Artificial turf is probably the place for relevant content. Dialectric ( talk) 19:04, 4 January 2020 (UTC)
There's nothing on here about reports (including a most recent article in The Philadelphia Inquirer) that AstroTurf material is linked to health concerns and cancers including glioblastoma. 2600:4040:77D8:3500:E530:FB96:44B0:D3C3 ( talk) 19:33, 12 March 2023 (UTC)