Tennis Net : What is it?
| Tennis nets are usually long polyethylene mesh tightly hung and stretched between the end posts. They consist of cables, sides, dowels, and bands.
Tennis nets come in recreation, competition, tuff-tapered, and portable types. They vary in length to suit venue (indoor or outdoor) and type of game (recreational or official).
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Kinds of Tennis Nets include the following: |
Recreation tennis nets
Recreation tennis nets are usually made of braided polyethylene 2.5 millimeters wide. They have an average tensile strength of 3,000 pounds. Some have reinforced headbands made with double lock-stitch rows.
Competition tennis nets
Competition tennis nets are made of braided polyethylene 3.6 millimeters wide. Average tensile strength is about 4,000 pounds. Their side dowels and pockets are made of durable nylon. Their reinforced headbands are up to 2.5 inches wide. Competition tennis nets are also made with quadruple lock-stitching.
Tuff-tapered tennis nets
Tuff-tapered tennis nets are made of braided polyethylene 3.5 millimeters wide. They are tapered to look professional. Their first six rows are made of durable double netting. The dowels if these types of nets are made of fiberglass.
Portable tennis nets
The height of portable tennis nets can be adjusted from 30 to 50 inches, allowing them to be used for volleyball and badminton. They measure anywhere from 10 to 17 inches long and can fit in any indoor or outdoor venue. Some portable tennis nets have weighted bases that do not need to be filled with water or sand to stand up.
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Top binding: Be sure that the top binding is made of vinyl that can resist tears and weather changes. Vinyl is a great material because it does not breed mildew.
Official dimensions: For official tennis games, choose a net that follows regulation dimensions. According to the United States Tennis Association, the net should be three feet tall at the center. The top of the net should be covered by a white band with a maximum width of two inches.
Stability: If you are buying a portable tennis net, make sure that the frames are made of galvanized steel. It is easy to install and sturdy enough to keep itself upright even during gusts of wind. You can also get a portable tennis net with a center weighted base that keeps the net upright all the time.
Protection: To avoid scuffing shiny gymnasium floors, choose a portable tennis net with rubber pads built under the base. |
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