TenCate's Pivot Performance Turf Gains Rapid Adoption Across North American Sports Facilities

TenCate's Pivot Performance Turf is rapidly gaining adoption across North America less than a year after its official U.S. launch, with installations spanning 30 states and Canada. This next-generation synthetic turf system is redefining expectations for what artificial playing surfaces can deliver by bioengineering a surface that replicates the look, feel, and performance of natural grass while offering significant environmental and durability advantages.

Joe Fields, President and CEO of TenCate Americas, described Pivot as the most significant advancement the synthetic turf industry has ever seen. The turf plays like natural grass, requires no performance infill, lasts longer than conventional turf systems, and can be recycled at the end of its lifespan. These features are driving rapid adoption across athletic programs seeking high-performance playing surfaces with reduced environmental impact.

The development process for Pivot involved extensive research at TenCate's Center for Turf Innovation, where researchers gathered data from college and professional athletes wearing biosensors while training and competing on the turf. This real-world feedback helped engineers fine-tune the surface to deliver the ideal balance of grip, give, stability, and speed that athletes rely on for peak performance. Brad Goewey, Athletic Director and Head Football Coach at Centralia High School in Illinois, noted that the turf feels similar to Bermuda grass both when walking and during play.

Pivot's environmental advantages represent a significant step forward for synthetic turf technology. The system requires no mowing, watering, fertilizing, or pesticide applications like natural grass, substantially cutting emissions, reducing pollution, and conserving water resources. The turf contains zero detectable PAHs or lead, meeting California Proposition 65 requirements and FIFA, NCAA, and NFL testing criteria. Additionally, Pivot substantially reduces plastic shedding because it eliminates the abrasive infill that typically wears down fibers in conventional turf systems.

The technical specifications of Pivot include a dense, grass-like surface with 200% more individual fibers than competitive systems, supported by a proprietary blend of TenCate's proven Extended Play yarns and newly developed fiber technology. The system is typically installed with Pivot Cool, TenCate's non-toxic, mineral-based cooling agent that helps dissipate heat and reduce surface temperatures during warm weather without direct player contact or surface visibility issues.

Dr. Colin Young, Global Director of Research and Development at TenCate, emphasized that Pivot represents the next generation of synthetic turf by hitting all the marks in terms of playability, sustainability, and durability. The system is backed by an industry-first 12-year warranty and lasts up to 50% longer than conventional turf systems. Available in three face weights and more than 10 colors, Pivot can meet a wide range of facility needs and aesthetic preferences.

The rapid adoption of Pivot across North America reflects growing demand for high-performance, sustainable playing surfaces. A U.S. map on the Playing for Keeps website shows the numerous locations that have chosen Pivot for their fields, demonstrating the product's expanding footprint. Fields noted that demand for Pivot has taken off because game-changing products of this caliber rarely emerge in the industry, with the response from programs across the country confirming that Pivot is setting a new standard for synthetic turf that meets the needs of coaches, athletes, and facility managers. More information about the product is available on the Pivot webpage.