Hellas installs new turf field at University of Georgia football practice facility

The University of Georgia installed Hellas‘ Matrix Helix monofilament turf system at the Payne Indoor Athletic Facility.

Manufactured by Hellas, Matrix Helix monofilament turf systems are specially designed to withstand the rigors of intense football training. They offer heightened durability, resiliency and stable footing to create a safer and more predictable playing surface for athletes.

To mitigate concerns of migration and splash-out, the Helix Technology in this 120-yard Matrix Helix synthetic turf field consists of curled monofilament fibers that securely hold the infill in place, according to the company.

Additionally, Hellas crews have incorporated the Cushdrain shock pad into the installation. This elastic layer, expertly paved over a laser-graded drainstone foundation, is designed to create a level playing surface that maintains its integrity through multiple life cycles while reducing the risk of athlete injuries caused by hard impacts with the surface.

“Georgia is an elite college football program,” said Ryne Drummonds, vice president of business development for the southeast region. “In 2024 the school decided to further invest in their teams’ success as Hellas installed the Matrix Helix Turf System at the Payne Indoor Athletic Facility. We are proud to have been selected to be a part of the future success of these great Georgia teams.”

The Payne Indoor Athletic Facility, named after UGA All-Star football player Billy Payne and his late father Porter Payne, a former Bulldog letterman, is fondly known as the “House of Payne.” Situated at the Woodruff Practice Fields and connected to Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall in Athens, the facility is an integral part of the football program.

Hellas’ Matrix Helix turf can be found in multiple NCAA stadiums, including Kentucky’s Kroger Field in Lexington, Baylor’s McLane Stadium in Waco, and Texas Tech’s AT&T Jones Stadium in Lubbock. Additionally, multiple NFL stadiums such as Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nissan Stadium in Nashville, SoFi Stadium in Hollywood Park, Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, NRG Stadium in Houston and AT&T Stadium in Arlington also feature Hellas’ Matrix Helix turf system for college football games.