The Colts installed this same turf at the practice facility in April, including the indoor and outdoor fields. And apparently the infill they're using is organic, and needs to be watered?? There's no drainage at LOS, so I wonder how they worked that out. Maybe the amount of water used doesn't require significant drainage... I can't find a direct answer on that.
http://www.hellasconstruction.com/2024/april/indianapolis-colts-choose-hellas-matrix-helix-turf-geo-coolfill-and-cushdrain-for-safety-and-performance-enhancement/
Also this article includes a reference to a study that appears to indicate there's no major injury difference between the monofilament turf being installed at LOS and natural grass. In fact, the Titans recently switched from natural grass to the same Matrix Helix with the same fill and cushion being used at LOS.
https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2023/10/04/why-the-indianapolis-colts-wont-switch-to-grass-at-lucas-oil-stadium/71007554007/
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