Product Overview
The Douglas DTP-37 Tennis Posts have been a staple of tennis courts for decades, offering a sturdy, dependable design for net installation. Built from extra heavy-duty 7-gauge steel with a 3" OD profile, the posts measure 60 in. in length and sit 42 in. above the court surface, finished in a durable black or forest green baked-on polyester powder coat to resist rust.
Each post is internally wound and equipped with a self-locking gear mechanism featuring a 30:1 gear function for smooth, easy net tensioning. The gears are constructed of plated steel with a case-hardened small gear, housed in a cast aluminum alloy gear housing with matching caps. A side-mounted, removable chrome-plated handle completes the hardware package, along with integrated welded steel lacing rods for professional net installation.
Corresponding 24" steel ground sleeves are required for installation but sold separately. The DTP-37 posts are backed by a 5 Year Limited Warranty and are available in black or green color options.
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Post Diameter | 3" OD |
| Length | 60 in. |
| Height Above Court Surface | 42 in. |
| Post Material | Extra heavy-duty 7-gauge steel |
| Finish | Black or forest green baked-on polyester powder coat |
| Lacing Rods | Integrated welded steel lacing rods included |
| Winding | Internally wound with self-locking gear mechanism |
| Gear Ratio | 30:1 |
| Gear Material | Plated steel, small gear case hardened |
| Gear Housing/Caps | Cast aluminum alloy |
| Handle | Side mounted, removable, chrome plated |
| Ground Sleeves | 24" Steel ground sleeves (sold separately) |
| Available Options | Color: Black, Green |
| Category | Tennis Posts |
Compare Douglas models
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SW-36 POP |
Sidewinder |
Premier RD |
Premier SQ |
DTP-37 THIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Post Profile & Size 2-7/8 in. OD round | Post Profile & Size 2-7/8 in. OD round | Post Profile & Size 3 in. OD round | Post Profile & Size 3 in. square | Post Profile & Size 3 in. OD round |
Post Material 8-gauge steel | Post Material 8-gauge steel | Post Material Heavy-duty 11-gauge steel | Post Material Heavy-duty 11-gauge steel | Post Material Extra heavy-duty 7-gauge steel |
Post Length 54 in. | Post Length 60 in. | Post Length 60 in. | Post Length 60 in. | Post Length 60 in. |
Height Above Court 36 in. (POP Tennis height) | Height Above Court 42 in. | Height Above Court 42 in. | Height Above Court 42 in. | Height Above Court 42 in. |
Net Tensioning System Deluxe aluminum reel | Net Tensioning System Aluminum deluxe reel | Net Tensioning System Internally wound, self-locking gear mechanism | Net Tensioning System Internally wound, self-locking gear mechanism | Net Tensioning System Internally wound, self-locking gear mechanism |
Gear Ratio — | Gear Ratio — | Gear Ratio 30:1, plated steel, case-hardened small gear | Gear Ratio 30:1, plated steel, case-hardened small gear | Gear Ratio 30:1, plated steel, case-hardened small gear |
Gear Housing & Handle Die-cast zinc caps; removable side-mounted handle | Gear Housing & Handle Removable side-mounted handle | Gear Housing & Handle Cast aluminum caps; chrome flush plate, removable handle | Gear Housing & Handle Cast aluminum caps; chrome plate cover and handle | Gear Housing & Handle Cast aluminum caps; chrome side-mounted removable handle |
Lacing Rods — | Lacing Rods Integrated welded steel, included | Lacing Rods Integrated welded steel, included | Lacing Rods Integrated welded steel, included | Lacing Rods Integrated welded steel, included |
Ground Sleeves Sold separately: 24 in. PVC or aluminum | Ground Sleeves Sold separately: 24 in. PVC or aluminum | Ground Sleeves Sold separately: 24 in. steel | Ground Sleeves Not included: 24 in. aluminum | Ground Sleeves Sold separately: 24 in. steel |
Finish & Colors Baked-on polyester powder coat; black or green | Finish & Colors Baked-on polyester powder coat; black or green | Finish & Colors Baked-on polyester powder coat; black or green | Finish & Colors Baked-on polyester powder coat; black or green | Finish & Colors Baked-on polyester powder coat; black or green |
Best for Clubs and parks setting up dedicated POP Tennis courts at 36 in. net height. | Best for Budget-conscious parks and residential courts wanting simple reel tensioning. | Best for Schools and clubs wanting internally geared round posts at a fair price. | Best for Facilities preferring the clean square-post look with internal gear winding. | Best for High-traffic public and collegiate courts needing the toughest 7-gauge posts. |
| $579.00 | $599.00 | $589.00 | $599.00 | $649.00 |
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Shipping & Returns
We offer standard 1-5 business day shipping (following dispatch) via LTL Freight, FedEx, UPS, DHL, or USPS. Orders typically process in 1-2 business days (starting the following business day). Shipping rates are usually calculated at checkout; however, we reserve the right to provide custom shipping quotes for oversized or specialized equipment.
60-DAY NO-HASSLE REFUNDS AND RETURNS
If there’s an issue with your product, we make refunds and returns quick and easy.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. To contact us, email info@joysportstore.com
More information on shipping and returns can be found here.
Warranty
5 Year Limited
Douglas Industries, Inc. (Eldridge, Iowa) backs its equipment with the Douglas® Standard Limited Warranty against defects in material and factory workmanship. Coverage length depends on the product line — where a specific period is listed above, that period applies to this model. Douglas warranty periods run as follows:
- Limited Lifetime – gooseneck basketball posts with 6' extension.
- 25 years – gooseneck basketball posts with 4' extension.
- 10 years – gooseneck posts with 3' extension; pro-rated structural warranty on Bakko and steel/aluminum backboards (1 year on the Imron® finish); selected post and net systems.
- 7 years – Douglas® MAX batting tunnel frames (with proper installation and normal use).
- 5 years – standard Douglas® batting tunnel frames, most tennis / volleyball / pickleball post systems and Premier™ posts; 5-year fade warranty on Sunbrella® canvas.
- 4 years – VCP MAX windscreen mesh, #420 knotless pylon netting and other netting lines; fabrics are warranted pro-rata for 3–4 years against material defects and poor workmanship.
- 3 years – selected fabric and netting products.
- 2 years – selected hardware and padding.
- 1 year – accessories, replacement parts and paint / finish coverage.
Digital printing on windscreen and vinyl products carries the same warranty as the underlying windscreen or vinyl material.
Not covered: improper installation, use other than intended, unauthorized alterations, abuse or misuse, normal wear, and damage from fire, flood, wind, lightning or leaving products outdoors beyond their intended seasonal use. As an authorized Douglas dealer, JoySportStore files warranty claims directly with the manufacturer on your behalf.