Product Overview
The FeatherLite system is aimed at gyms where the standards are set and struck daily. Extruded aluminum uprights keep individual post weight low enough for one person to handle, while a positive locking quick release pin, tethered to the post by a nylon lanyard so it cannot be lost, sets the net at the engraved men's and women's official heights without measuring.
Each upright drops into an aluminum floor sleeve and rests on a molded composite foot that protects finished flooring during transport, storage and installation. The upper section carries a recessed impact resistant polycarbonate pulley wheel for the net tensioning straps, so nothing protrudes into the playing area.
The included winch uses a fully enclosed internal worm gear behind a welded steel cover, with a high efficiency turn ratio that eliminates snap back and a folding handle. It is mounted on the lower section of the upright, outside the court, for player safety.
Tensioning is cable-less throughout. The Flex Net uses a heavy white perimeter binding rated for high tensile strength in place of a steel top cable, hardened steel delta rings on the upper straps, knotted nylon square mesh, solid fiberglass end dowels enclosed in safety pockets, and a padded Velcro bottom strap with covered buckles. The system also ships with adjustable antennas and a set of upright pads available in thirteen colors.
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number | PVB-4500 |
| Description | FeatherLite Net System (3" floor sleeve) |
| Certification | NCAA, NFHS, USVBA compliant |
| System Includes | FeatherLite uprights (pair) PVB-45U with winch, Flex Net PVBN-6, adjustable antennas (pair) VBA-80, upright padding PVB-60P |
| Official Net Heights | Men's 7' 11-5/8", Women's 7' 4-1/8" |
| Height Adjustment | Positive locking quick release pin fixed to the upright by a nylon lanyard; engraved men's and women's official height markings |
| Uprights | High tensile strength extruded aluminum, 3.50" O.D. x 0.203" wall, durable anodized finish |
| Floor Sleeve Requirement | 3.125" I.D. x 10" depth aluminum floor sleeves (sleeves and cover plates sold separately) |
| Upright Foot | Molded composite foot to protect finished flooring |
| Pulley Wheel | Recessed impact resistant polycarbonate, 4" diameter, for net tensioning straps |
| Upright Weight | Not to exceed 40 lbs each |
| Winch | PVBWINCH, enclosed internal worm gear, 10:1 turn ratio, welded steel cover, folding handle, mounted low and exterior to the court |
| Net | PVBN-6 cable-less Flex Net, 32' length x 3'-3" height, 32'-6" cable-less top binding |
| Net Binding | 2" white binding rated for 10,000 lbs tensile strength around the perimeter |
| Netting | 4" square mesh, #21 black thread knotted nylon |
| Net Attachment | Upper net straps with high tensile strength hardened steel delta rings |
| Net Dowels | Two 5/8" dia. x 38" solid fiberglass dowels, one at each vertical end, enclosed in safety pockets |
| Bottom Tensioning | 2" Velcro strap with metal securing buckles, each buckle with a 2" Velcro cover strap |
| Court Spacing | Designed for 36' center standard spacing; accommodates 35' and 36' spacings |
| Antennas | VBA-80 adjustable antennas included |
| Upright Padding | PVB-60P, 2" thick foam covered with 14 oz vinyl coated nylon, hook and loop closure flaps |
| Pad Colors | Thirteen choices: Black, Forest Green, Gray, Kelly Green, Light Blue, Maroon, Navy Blue, Orange, Purple, Red, Royal Blue, Tan, Yellow |
| Optional Ground Sleeves | PVB-70S (brass cover), PVB-70S-CP (chrome cover) |
| Ship Weight | 115 lbs |
| Ships Via | Freight truck (LTL) |
Compare Jaypro models
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Uprights Only |
FeatherLite 3.5 in. |
FeatherLite Deluxe |
PowerLite Deluxe |
Carbon 3.5 in. |
Carbon Deluxe 3.5 in. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
System Type Telescoping uprights only (pair) with winch | System Type Aluminum competition system, 3-1/2 in. sleeve | System Type Aluminum package: net, antennas, padding | System Type Aluminum package: net, antennas, padding | System Type Carbon system: uprights, net, pads, antennae | System Type Carbon deluxe package: net, pads, antennae |
Uprights Anodized aluminum, 3.50 in. OD, 0.203 in. wall | Uprights Anodized aluminum, 3.50 in. OD, 0.203 in. wall | Uprights Anodized aluminum, 3.50 in. OD, 0.203 in. wall | Uprights Anodized aluminum, 3.50 in. OD, 0.203 in. wall | Uprights Carbon composite poles | Uprights Carbon composite uprights |
Upright Weight (each) Not to exceed 40 lbs | Upright Weight (each) Not to exceed 40 lbs | Upright Weight (each) Not to exceed 40 lbs | Upright Weight (each) β | Upright Weight (each) Under 16-3/4 lbs (under 20 lbs with winch) | Upright Weight (each) Under 16-3/4 lbs (under 20 lbs with winch) |
Floor Sleeve Fit 2 in. ID x 7.5 in. deep aluminum (required, not incl.) | Floor Sleeve Fit 3.570 in. ID x 10 in. deep aluminum (sold separately) | Floor Sleeve Fit 3.570 in. ID x 10 in. deep aluminum (Γ 3.5 in.) | Floor Sleeve Fit 3.570 in. ID x 10 in. deep aluminum (Γ 3.5 in.) | Floor Sleeve Fit 3-1/2 in. diameter sleeves; feet adjust Β±1-1/2 in. | Floor Sleeve Fit 3-1/2 in. diameter sleeves; feet adjust Β±1-1/2 in. |
Net Height Adjustment Quick release pin with lanyard, engraved markings | Net Height Adjustment Positive locking quick release pin with lanyard | Net Height Adjustment Positive locking quick-release pin with lanyard | Net Height Adjustment Bevel gear to external handle; 6'-6" to 8'-2" | Net Height Adjustment β | Net Height Adjustment T-handle pull pin |
Official Net Heights Men's 7' 11-5/8", Women's 7' 4-1/8" | Official Net Heights Men's 7' 11-5/8", Women's 7' 4-1/8" | Official Net Heights Men's 7' 11-5/8", Women's 7' 4-1/8" | Official Net Heights Men's 7' 11-5/8", Women's 7' 4-1/8" | Official Net Heights Men's, women's and youth play | Official Net Heights Men's, women's and youth play |
Net Included β | Net Included Cable-less net, 32' x 3'-3", 4 in. #21 nylon mesh | Net Included Cable-less Flex Net (PVBN-6), 32' x 3'-3" | Net Included Cable-less Flex Net (PVBN-6), 32' x 3'-3" | Net Included Premium Competition Net (PVBN-5) | Net Included Premium competition net |
Winch & Pulley PVBWINCH worm gear 10:1; recessed 4 in. pulley | Winch & Pulley Internal worm gear 10:1, folding handle, off-court | Winch & Pulley Worm gear 10:1, steel cover; recessed 4 in. pulley | Winch & Pulley Worm gear 10:1, steel cover; recessed 4 in. pulley | Winch & Pulley Worm drive gearbox winch (PVBWINCH) | Winch & Pulley Worm drive gearbox winch; 4 in. polycarbonate pulley |
Upright Padding β | Upright Padding Thirteen color choices | Upright Padding 2 in. foam, 14 oz vinyl nylon, thirteen colors | Upright Padding 2 in. foam, 14 oz vinyl nylon, thirteen colors | Upright Padding 6 ft. high pads (PVB-60P), optional colors | Upright Padding 6 ft. high pads, optional colors |
Compliance NCAA, NFHS, USVBA compliant | Compliance NCAA, NFHS, USVBA compliant | Compliance NCAA, NFHS, USVBA compliant | Compliance NCAA, NFHS, USVBA compliant | Compliance NFHS, NCAA, USVBA compliant | Compliance NFHS, NCAA, USVBA compliant |
Ship Weight 89 lbs | Ship Weight 109 lbs | Ship Weight 199 lbs | Ship Weight 212 lbs | Ship Weight 77 lbs | Ship Weight 215 lbs |
Best for Facilities that already own nets and pads for 2 in. sleeves. | Best for Schools upgrading uprights and net for 3-1/2 in. sleeves. | Best for Schools needing a complete aluminum package for 3-1/2 in. sleeves. | Best for High schools wanting geared height control with 3-1/2 in. sleeves. | Best for Staff needing ultra-light carbon posts for existing 3-1/2 in. sleeves. | Best for Elite programs wanting the top carbon package for 3-1/2 in. sleeves. |
| $3,799.00 | $5,228.00 | $7,047.00 | $8,544.00 | $9,503.00 | $11,435.00 |
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Warranty
Jaypro Sports (Waterford, Connecticut) warrants its equipment against defects in material and workmanship from the date of shipment. Coverage length depends on the product line — where a specific period is listed above, that period applies to this model. Jaypro warranty periods run as follows:
- Limited Lifetime – glass basketball backboards (GBAFR-48, GBRUB-42, GBRUB-54) against breaks and cracks in the glass when used with a direct goal mount.
- 25 years – structure of wall-mounted basketball backstops and Shooting Station systems.
- 10 years – uprights on FeatherLite, PowerLite and Hybrid Steel volleyball net systems.
- 7 years – Collegiate competition basketball goals (GBA-542 "Shot", GBA-642 "Revolution").
- 5 years – Revolution Series 180° flex basketball goals.
- 3 years – the majority of the catalog: fixed and breakaway basketball goals, aluminum backboards, lacrosse and field hockey goals, floor sleeves, sleeve reducers and floor anchors, referee stands and equipment carriers.
- 1 year – bases, home plates and pitching rubbers, volleyball nets and net accessories (antennas, boundary tape, court lines), batting cage systems and general accessories.
The warranty covers factory defects under normal, intended use. Jaypro will repair, replace or refund the defective item at its discretion; claims require a Return Authorization (RMA) before any item is sent back.
Not covered: normal wear, weather exposure, cosmetic damage that does not affect function, improper installation, use other than intended, and any unauthorized alteration or modification of the original factory configuration. As an authorized Jaypro Sports dealer, JoySportStore files warranty claims directly with the manufacturer on your behalf.