The same principals that apply to golf cages apply to our turf. We have both nylon and poly turf with or without a foam backing. The nylon turf will be stronger indoors, but outside the UV light will break down the turf making it harden. The poly turf, although not initially as strong as they nylon turf, will hold up better in sunlight thus making it better for outdoor use. The turfs are available with or without padding depending on the subsurface you are putting the turf on. If you are covering a cement floor, we recommend the foam padding. If you are using the turf outside on compacted ground, you will not need the padding.