: Most FxG designs utilize a mixture of circular and bladed studs. This layout is engineered to distribute your weight more evenly, reducing "stud pressure"—that uncomfortable sensation of pins poking into the soles of your feet on harder surfaces.
: Lines like the Adidas Predator and Adidas X frequently offer FxG versions. These typically feature a soft synthetic upper that adapts to the foot and a flexible soleplate for multidirectional movement.
Shorter, hollow, or more numerous circular studs to prevent "sticking". TF / TT 2G Sand-based or Thin Turf Small rubber nubs for grip without penetrating the surface. Popular FxG and Multi-Ground Models
: Because these are built to withstand the abrasive nature of artificial turf while remaining flexible enough for natural grass, they are often seen as a superior value option for "savvy shoppers". FxG vs. Other Soleplates
: While Nike often uses the "MG" label rather than "FxG," the tech is similar. You can find MG plates on popular models like the Nike Mercurial Academy and Nike Phantom.
Following many of the titles in our Wind Ensemble catalog, you will see a set of numbers enclosed in square brackets, as in this example:
| Description | Price |
|---|---|
| Rimsky-Korsakov Quintet in Bb [1011-1 w/piano] Item: 26746 |
$28.75 |
The bracketed numbers tell you the precise instrumentation of the ensemble. The first number stands for Flute, the second for Oboe, the third for Clarinet, the fourth for Bassoon, and the fifth (separated from the woodwinds by a dash) is for Horn. Any additional instruments (Piano in this example) are indicated by "w/" (meaning "with") or by using a plus sign.
This woodwind quartet is for 1 Flute, no Oboe, 1 Clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 1 Horn and Piano.
Sometimes there are instruments in the ensemble other than those shown above. These are linked to their respective principal instruments with either a "d" if the same player doubles the instrument, or a "+" if an extra player is required. Whenever this occurs, we will separate the first four digits with commas for clarity. Thus a double reed quartet of 2 oboes, english horn and bassoon will look like this:
Note the "2+1" portion means "2 oboes plus english horn"
Titles with no bracketed numbers are assumed to use "Standard Instrumentation." The following is considered to be Standard Instrumentation:
Following many of the titles in our Brass Ensemble catalog, you will see a set of five numbers enclosed in square brackets, as in this example:
| Description | Price |
|---|---|
| Copland Fanfare for the Common Man [343.01 w/tympani] Item: 02158 |
$14.95 |
The bracketed numbers tell you how many of each instrument are in the ensemble. The first number stands for Trumpet, the second for Horn, the third for Trombone, the fourth (separated from the first three by a dot) for Euphonium and the fifth for Tuba. Any additional instruments (Tympani in this example) are indicated by a "w/" (meaning "with") or by using a plus sign. fxg trainer
Thus, the Copland Fanfare shown above is for 3 Trumpets, 4 Horns, 3 Trombones, no Euphonium, 1 Tuba and Tympani. There is no separate number for Bass Trombone, but it can generally be assumed that if there are multiple Trombone parts, the lowest part can/should be performed on Bass Trombone. : Most FxG designs utilize a mixture of
Titles listed in our catalog without bracketed numbers are assumed to use "Standard Instrumentation." The following is considered to be Standard Instrumentation: These typically feature a soft synthetic upper that
Following many of the titles in our String Ensemble catalog, you will see a set of four numbers enclosed in square brackets, as in this example:
| Description | Price |
|---|---|
| Atwell Vance's Dance [0220] Item: 32599 |
$8.95 |
These numbers tell you how many of each instrument are in the ensemble. The first number stands for Violin, the second for Viola, the third for Cello, and the fourth for Double Bass. Thus, this string quartet is for 2 Violas and 2 Cellos, rather than the usual 2110. Titles with no bracketed numbers are assumed to use "Standard Instrumentation." The following is considered to be Standard Instrumentation:
: Most FxG designs utilize a mixture of circular and bladed studs. This layout is engineered to distribute your weight more evenly, reducing "stud pressure"—that uncomfortable sensation of pins poking into the soles of your feet on harder surfaces.
: Lines like the Adidas Predator and Adidas X frequently offer FxG versions. These typically feature a soft synthetic upper that adapts to the foot and a flexible soleplate for multidirectional movement.
Shorter, hollow, or more numerous circular studs to prevent "sticking". TF / TT 2G Sand-based or Thin Turf Small rubber nubs for grip without penetrating the surface. Popular FxG and Multi-Ground Models
: Because these are built to withstand the abrasive nature of artificial turf while remaining flexible enough for natural grass, they are often seen as a superior value option for "savvy shoppers". FxG vs. Other Soleplates
: While Nike often uses the "MG" label rather than "FxG," the tech is similar. You can find MG plates on popular models like the Nike Mercurial Academy and Nike Phantom.