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A tennis net is suspended from a cord or metal cable that passes over two net posts at a height of 3½ feet (1.07 m), and it is pulled down to 3 feet (0.914 m) at the center by a strap. The right replacement net depends on indoor or outdoor use, single-top or double-top netting, whether the cable and center strap come in the box, and whether the cable end fits your post's winch. JoySport Store carries eight replacement tennis nets from First Team, Jaypro and Gared, listed from $251 to $600.27 on the product cards.
The ITF Rules of Tennis 2026 set the fixed points every tennis net must meet. The net hangs from a cord or metal cable that passes over or is attached to two posts at 3½ feet (1.07 m). At the center it is 3 feet (0.914 m) high, held down tightly by a strap. A band covers the cord or cable and the top of the net, and both the strap and the band must be completely white.
The rules also cap the size of three parts. These limits matter when you compare product cards, because manufacturers describe the same parts in different units and from different reference points.
| Net component | ITF Rules of Tennis 2026 requirement |
|---|---|
| Height at the posts | 3½ feet (1.07 m) |
| Height at the center | 3 feet (0.914 m), held down tightly by a strap |
| Cord or metal cable diameter | At most 1/3 inch (0.8 cm) |
| Center strap width | At most 2 inches (5 cm), completely white |
| Band over the cable and net top | Between 2 inches (5 cm) and 2½ inches (6.35 cm) deep on each side, completely white |
One caution. The product cards list a 5 mm cable and headbands of 2-1/2 in. or 115 mm, but they do not say whether the cable figure includes the coating or whether the headband figure is measured per side. For that reason we do not claim ITF compliance for any specific cable or headband. If you host sanctioned play, confirm those measurements with the manufacturer before you order.
Indoor nets hang in gyms and field houses, usually on posts that drop into floor sleeves. The Jaypro TPV-13 ($251) is an indoor 36 ft. L x 42 in. H black net in 3mm polyethylene, and the Jaypro indoor ITS-300 post card states it is compatible with floor sleeves spaced for volleyball (~36' O.C.). That makes it the natural choice for a multi-use gym where the same sleeves serve volleyball. Outdoor nets are 42 ft. long, such as the Jaypro Country Club CCPTN42 ($340) at 42 ft. L x 42 in. H, and they lean on vinyl-coated headbands and tapes to stand up to weather.
Double-top nets add a second layer of mesh across the top rows, where most ball strikes land. The Jaypro TTN-3 doubles the top 7 rows. The Gared Grand Slam Premium Double-Center GSTNET30LSDC adds six rows of double netting, and its card recommends it for competition or recreational tennis in park, school or residential settings. The First Team FT8000T2 is named Deluxe Double Top Six. Single-top nets such as the Gared GSTNETAUS and the First Team Deluxe FT8000T1 cost less and suit courts with lighter traffic.
A tournament tennis net is a heavier build with a wide, double-layered headband and reinforced side and bottom tapes. The Jaypro Tournament Tennis Net TTN-3 ($346) uses 3mm braided polyethylene netting with knotted mesh in black. Its headband is 51 oz. double-layered white vinyl, 2-1/2 in. wide, with double eyelets in each corner, and the side and bottom bands are black 18 oz. vinyl, also 2-1/2 in. wide. The sidebands carry 5 built-in grommets and a pocket for the 1/2 in. fiberglass rod. The spec table lists a nominal 41 ft. 7 in. L x 42 in. H, tapering to 36 in. at center, while the product title rounds the length to 42 ft. It ships by parcel at 25 lbs.
The tennis net cable, sometimes called the headline, is the part your posts actually tension. Some nets ship with it and some do not, and the cards are not always explicit. The table below records only what each card states.
| Net | Price | Cable per the card | Center strap per the card |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaypro TTN-3 | $346 | 5mm (13/64 in.) galvanized steel, black-coated, loop ends | CS-1 included, plus 1/2 in. fiberglass rods |
| Gared GSTNET30LS | $600.27 | 5 mm PVC-coated aircraft cable headline | Optional GSTCSTRAP, not included |
| Gared GSTNET30LSDC | $600.27 | 5 mm PVC-coated aircraft cable headline | Optional GSTCSTRAP, not included |
| Gared GSTNETAUS | $368.17 | Not stated | Optional GSTCSTRAP, not included |
| Jaypro TPV-13 | $251 | Not stated | Not stated |
| Jaypro CCPTN42 | $340 | Not stated | Not stated |
| First Team FT8000T1 | $350 | Not stated | Not stated |
| First Team FT8000T2 | $382 | Not stated | Not stated |
If a card does not state a cable, plan on reusing the cable from your old net or confirm with the manufacturer before you order. The TTN-3 is the only net in the catalog whose card lists the cable, a center strap and the fiberglass rods as included.
The tennis net center strap pulls the net down to 3 feet (0.914 m) at the center and stops it swaying when a ball hits. It needs something to pull against, which is a ground anchor set at the court's center line. The Gared GSTCSTRAP ($44.57) is 100% synthetic nylon webbing in white, comes with all necessary hardware, and requires the GSTNANCH ground anchor ($38.05), sold separately. It weighs 4 lbs and is made in China. All three Gared nets list the strap and anchor as optional accessories, so neither comes with the net.
First Team sells a Standard Adjustable Center Strap FT8000STCS ($27) and a Flush Mount Center Strap FT8000FMCS ($27). Neither card states width, color, material or which anchor type it fits, so look at your existing anchor before choosing between them. If your court also hosts other racquet sports, the portable pickleball net guide explains how those nets set their own center height from the frame instead of a ground anchor.
Most replacement-net headaches come from the cable end, not the net. Internal-wind (crank) posts tension the cable with a winch housed inside the post, and the cable end has to seat in that winch. The TTN-3 card itself does not state winch or crank compatibility. However, three Jaypro post cards in the catalog that describe a solid stainless steel internal worm gear winch, the outdoor internal-winch round posts and the Club Tennis Upright in round and square versions, name the TTN-3 and CCPTN42 among the nets sold separately for those posts.
For other brands' internal-wind posts, no card states compatibility. Match the cable end to your post's winch rather than assume a fit. The TTN-3 ships with loop ends, so confirm your winch accepts a loop before ordering. When in doubt, remove the existing cable and compare its end fitting with the new net's cable.
| Net | Price | Size per the card | Twine and construction | Side rods or dowels | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaypro TTN-3 (tournament) | $346 | Nominal 41 ft. 7 in. L x 42 in. H, 36 in. at center | 3mm braided polyethylene, knotted, top 7 rows double; 51 oz. vinyl headband 2-1/2 in. | 1/2 in. fiberglass rods, included | 25 lbs |
| Gared GSTNET30LS (Deluxe Indoor Professional) | $600.27 | 42' L, center height setting 36 in. at the court center line | 3.5 mm high-density braided polyethylene; 115 mm double-reinforced vinyl-coated polyester headband, four rows of stitching | 5/8 in. wooden dowels in side pockets | 21 lbs |
| Gared GSTNET30LSDC (Premium Double-Center) | $600.27 | 42' L | 3.5 mm twine; 115 mm headband; six rows of double netting | 5/8 in. wooden dowels | 27 lbs |
| Gared GSTNETAUS (Single-Center) | $368.17 | 42' L | 3.0 mm high-density braided polyethylene; heavy-duty vinyl-coated polyester headband, four rows of white stitching | 7/8 in. wooden dowels | 19 lbs |
| Jaypro TPV-13 (indoor) | $251 | 36 ft. L x 42 in. H | 3mm polyethylene, black | Not stated | Not stated |
| Jaypro CCPTN42 (Country Club, outdoor) | $340 | 42 ft. L x 42 in. H | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| First Team FT8000T1 (Deluxe) | $350 | 42' L x 42'' H | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| First Team FT8000T2 (Deluxe Double Top Six) | $382 | 42' L x 42'' H | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
The GSTNET30LS and GSTNETAUS are made in India. None of the net or strap cards state a warranty term, so any coverage is manufacturer warranty per the card where given.
The posts set the geometry of the net. The cable passes over them at 3½ feet (1.07 m), and the strap anchor sits on the court's center line, where the Gared cards specify a center height setting of 36 in. Before you buy, confirm your post spacing. Outdoor courts take 42 ft. nets, while the 36 ft. TPV-13 is built for volleyball floor sleeves at roughly 36' O.C. Our tennis court dimensions guide covers the singles and doubles lines, net height and the space around the court in detail.
Leave working room at each post for the crank handle and for the person tensioning the net. Clearance behind the baselines and beside the sidelines varies by league, and this guide gives no figure for it, so check your sanctioning body. If you plan courtside seating, Jaypro's 5 ft. portable courtside benches run from the PB40 with seat back ($580, 18 in. seat height) and the powder-coated PB40PC ($717, twelve colors) to the double-plank DPB50 ($910) and DPB50PC ($954). If you run drills with a ball machine, the tennis ball machine guide explains how capacity and portability affect where the machine lives on the court.
Work through five questions. First, indoor or outdoor use, which decides between the 36 ft. TPV-13 and the 42 ft. nets. Second, single or double-top netting, based on how much play the court sees. Third, whether you need the cable and center strap included, which today points to the TTN-3 for both and the two $600.27 Gared nets for the cable alone. Fourth, which strap and anchor your court uses, since the Gared strap requires its own GSTNANCH anchor. Fifth, whether your post's winch takes a loop-end cable.
Net height, center height, cable diameter, strap width and band depth come from the ITF Rules of Tennis 2026, published by the International Tennis Federation. Product dimensions, materials, included parts and prices come from the First Team, Jaypro and Gared product cards in the JoySport Store catalog for 2026. Where a card is silent, this guide says so rather than filling the gap. Other sanctioning bodies may add requirements for their own events, so check the rulebook that governs your competition.
Browse all eight nets in the replacement tennis nets collection, which spans indoor, outdoor, single-top, double-top and tournament models. Center straps, the ground anchor and courtside benches are in the tennis court accessories collection.
Per the ITF Rules of Tennis 2026, the cord or cable sits on the posts at 3½ feet (1.07 m), and the net is 3 feet (0.914 m) high at the center, where a strap holds it down tightly.
It depends on the net. The Jaypro TTN-3 lists a 5mm (13/64 in.) galvanized steel, black-coated loop-end cable, and the Gared GSTNET30LS and GSTNET30LSDC list a 5 mm PVC-coated aircraft cable headline. The other five nets' cards do not state whether a cable is included.
Only the Jaypro TTN-3 card lists a center strap (CS-1) as included. The Gared nets list the GSTCSTRAP ($44.57) and GSTNANCH ground anchor ($38.05) as optional, and First Team sells its straps separately at $27 each.
Three Jaypro post cards with a solid stainless steel internal worm gear winch name the TTN-3 and CCPTN42 as nets sold separately for those posts. For other brands' internal-wind posts no card states compatibility, so match the loop-end cable to your winch before ordering.
The Jaypro TPV-13 ($251) is a 36 ft. L x 42 in. H indoor net, and the Jaypro ITS-300 indoor post card states it is compatible with floor sleeves spaced for volleyball (~36' O.C.).
A double-top net adds a second layer of mesh across the top rows where most balls strike. The TTN-3 doubles the top 7 rows and the Gared GSTNET30LSDC has six rows of double netting. Single-top nets such as the Gared GSTNETAUS cost less.
The ITF Rules of Tennis 2026 allow a cord or metal cable of at most 1/3 inch (0.8 cm) in diameter. The catalog nets list 5 mm cables, but the cards do not say whether that figure includes the coating, so compliance is not claimed.
Gary Thomas