ProPlay for Football

Providing a safe football field to perform on

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We increase player safety and guarantee a long lasting field performance

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High durability

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Excellent drainage capabilities

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Fulfilling NFL requirements

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High durability

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Excellent drainage capabilities

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Fulfilling NFL requirements

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ProPlay shock pad

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A quality shock pad base for standard 3G synthetic turf surfaces.

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Enables horizontal drainage on impermeable surfaces.

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Sports performance, player safety, excellent drainage and heating combined into one product.

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Made from
top-quality foam

ProPlay is made of closed-cell crosslinked polyethylene foams (XPE) that were originally produced for a different purpose in various industries where quality and product performance is key. Schmitz Foam Products combines these foams into a shock pad that delivers the required sports performance, player safety and field drainage.
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High durability

Our ProPlay shock pad is designed with an above average density and thickness. This combination is the reason our durability exceeds that of other high-end shock pads. ProPlay maintains its elastic properties for a period that exceeds the life-span of multiple artificial grass surfaces and comes with a 25 year warranty.

Excellent drainage capabilities

The drainage capacity of our ProPlay shock pad exceeds the international requirements, in all climatic conditions worldwide, not just vertically but also horizontally. This is what makes ProPlay shock pads unique.

Fulfils NFL requirements

The ProPlay shock pad as part of any turf system has been extremely effective in American football systems. As part of these systems our shock pad perfectly balance shock absorption, vertical deformation and impact attenuation (gmax). By installing a ProPlay shock pad, you secure a safe surface that meets NFL requirements.

Easy to install

The interlocking puzzle-shaped sheets with expansion slots are as easy to install as putting together a puzzle. It doesn’t require special skills or equipment and is independent of weather conditions.

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25-year warranty

Did you know that we offer a 25-year warranty on our shock pads? Because ProPlay stands for excellent product quality. Not only today, also in many years to come.

The warranty guarantees the shock absorbing properties, vertical deformation and energy restitution of our shock pads for a period of 25 years. It can be requested by the field owner.

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Benefit
from our experience

ProPlay shock-absorbing pads have proven to be the solution.

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Applying ProPlay will reduce your projects carbon footprint

The shock pad is produced from XLPE foam remnants that were destined for landfill or incineration. ProPlay can be recycled repeatedly and comes with an end-of-life protocol.
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ProPlay shock pads have been around since the early 90s

ProPlay shock pads have been around since the early 90s and have been made in the US since 2017. We have documented evidence showing superior performance after 25 years.
Installer

ProPlay prevents the location, weather or subbase from dictating the construction and installation time

Installing ProPlay shock pads require less equipment and groundworks than other systems.
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Players benefit from a well-balanced shock pad

Players benefit from a well-balanced shock pad that provides a solid footing (vertical deformation), user comfort (shock absorption) and player safety (impact attenuation).

Ask our experts

ProPlay shock pads have been installed in over 80 countries. We have the experience and can always assist you.
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