The Ultimate Guide to Buying Tennis Net

Tennis is a traditional outdoor game. Having a set of proper equipment is always the most important. Tennis net is one of the most important devices in tennis games and the quality of tennis net will directly affect your game experience. A good tennis net not only needs to deal with the challenges of nature, but also needs to withstand the challenges of long lasting matches. Therefore, a lot of factors need to be considered when choosing the right tennis net.

The tennis on the playground center line and tennis net.
Headband

Headband is located at the top of the tennis net. As it is often subject to abuse from balls that barely made it over the net and the elements, it is usually the first place where breakage occurs, so choosing the right headband is very important. There are typically available in two different materials: polyester and vinyl-coated polyester. They are also available in different levels of thickness ranging from one-ply to three-ply. When it comes to durability, choosing a tennis net with a two-ply or higher headband coated in vinyl is the best choice.

White tennis net headband
Top Double-Layer Braided Net

Given most balls will hit the top of the net, therefore, the first 6 rows at the top is double-layer braided net to help secure this area and extend the lifespan of the net. So, we suggest you choose a tennis net that the first 6 rows are double-layer braided net.

Tennis net installed on the playground.
Thread Diameter

Tennis net comes in a variety of thread diameter options. The most common types are:

  • 2.2 mm
  • 2.5 mm
  • 3 mm
  • 4 mm

We suggest to choose tennis nets with a thread diameter of 3 mm or 4 mm. That's because this kind of thread diameter is thicker, which make it have high impact resistance and tear resistance and extend the lifespan of your tennis net. This net also meets all official regulations set by ITF and is highly recognized on the market.

A rule is used to check the tennis net mesh size.
Center Straps and Anchors

To ensure the stability and safety of the net surface, we suggest to choose an adjustable center straps than ensure your tennis net remains in place. Depending on the configuration of your tennis court, you may use a galvanized center anchor, which is placed inside a ground sleeve to secure the center of the net.

Center strap and anchors are used to stabilize the tennis net.