The impact players generate and absorb playing football is immense, whether it be against each other or the playing surface. Padding has been developed to protect a player and reduce the impact absorbed. The same level of focus is now placed on the playing surface in an attempt to reduce the impact exerted on the athletes upon colliding with the ground.

Gmax testing has become universally recognised as a vital test in respect to player safety on artificial turf. Surface Performance offer gmax testing throughout the USA, which is designed to measure the impact absorption of a playing surface. If the impact absorption is too low, unacceptable levels of force can be returned to players thus increasing the likelihood of injury.

Gmax testing is recommended to be carried out biannually to ensure optimum and most effective maintenance.