The Ultimate Guide to Buying Football Net

The right football net not only needs to be durable, but also needs to comply with regulations regarding sizes, accessories, fittings and fixtures. There are so many football nets on the market for you to choose from, which one is the right for you?

Based on years of experience, we have summarized a set of guidelines for choosing football nets, we hope it can help you choose the right football net quickly.

Football and football net installed on the lawn.
Thread Diameter Selection

The thread diameter is the thickness of the football net. The cheapest football net generally means the thinnest football net and can be 1.6 mm. If you are looking for football net similar to Italian Serie or Premier League, its thread diameter shall be about 5 mm.

Thread diameter is an important factor to measure the quality of the football net. In most cases, the thicker the football net, the higher the price, but it also means a longer service life. As the saying goes "buy cheap, buy twice". A high quality football net with a thread diameter ranging from 3 mm to 5 mm can have a lifespan up to several years and maintain its best cost-effectiveness.

A ruler is used to test the thread diameter of the football net.
Material Selection

Football nets are made from different materials. In Europe, most football nets are made of PP. That's because PP is wear resistant, rainproof and windproof. However, if you want to get higher durability, you may choose HDPE football net, it is more firmer and denser than PP football net.

Net Type Selection
Knotted netting and knotless netting on a white background

Football nets are divided into knotted football nets and knotless football nets. Generally, knotted football net is cheaper and is acceptable in terms of non-professional matches. However, in terms of professional football matches, knotless netting is generally employed as it can offer additional strength, durability, and a more beautiful looking.

Color Selection

Now, many professional football clubs personalize their football nets with team color. This is just a cosmetic change, but, it makes the game more fun. Of course, you may have to pay a premium for it and you will find it is totally worth after using.

Football net and available football net colors
Installation Accessories Selection

If you have football frame and choose a thick football net, and then how to install your football net into the football frames?

For non-professional and youth football matches, the best fixing accessories include:

  • Clips
  • Velcro ties
  • If your football frame is freestanding, you may need U hooks to mount the net into the base.

For professional football matches, the best fixing accessories include:

  • Arrow net hooks
  • Ground pegs
  • Clips
Football net installed with arrow net hooks

Finally, please remember that, the cheapest does not mean the most cost-effective solution.