Tennis Post Systems & Net Sets

Tennis Post Systems: Choosing the Right Posts

Tennis posts system options in this collection are built around a few key differences: post shape (round or square), outside diameter, and how the net is tensioned. Jaypro offers 2-7/8" outdoor posts in both standard and internal-winch round versions, along with a 3" Club Tennis upright in square or round profiles and a heavier 3-1/2" round upright for higher-traffic courts. Douglas covers similar ground with its Sidewinder Deluxe 2-7/8" OD posts, Premier SQ (3" square) and Premier RD (3" round) posts, and the DTP-37 3" OD upright, plus a lower-profile SW-36 Deluxe POP post for paddle/POP tennis courts. An internal-wind system, like the Jaypro Internal Winch (Round), keeps the tensioning hardware inside the post for a cleaner look and less exposed mechanism, which is worth considering if you're comparing internal wind tennis systems for a club or school court versus a simpler external-crank setup.

Post Materials and Sizing: What "Composite Tennis Court Poles" Buyers Should Know

If you're searching for composite tennis court poles, note that the posts in this collection are categorized by shape and outside diameter rather than by a "composite" label — you'll see round and square options at 2-7/8", 3", and 3-1/2" OD from Jaypro and Douglas. Each product page lists the specific construction for that model, so if material type is a deciding factor for your court, check the individual listing before ordering. For most public and private courts, the choice comes down to diameter (heavier posts for permanent installations, lighter 2-7/8" posts for standard recreational use) and whether you need a surface-mount base, like the Douglas Premier Square Surface Mount Tennis Net Posts, or a sleeve/ground-set installation.

Douglas Tennis Nets and Mesh Weights

Douglas tennis nets make up a large share of this collection, and the lineup is organized by mesh weight and construction: the TN-45, TN-36T (3.5mm tapered), TN-36DMT (3.5mm double mesh tapered), TN-30DM (3.0mm double mesh), TN-30, and TN-28DM (3.5mm double mesh) give you a range from entry-level recreational nets up to heavier double-mesh nets built for daily play. Beyond standard doubles nets, Douglas also carries the STN-30 Singles Tennis Net (42" x 33'L) for courts set up specifically for singles play, the PLTN-28 Platform Tennis Net (36" x 23") for platform tennis courts, and a Padel Court Net made in the USA for facilities adding paddle courts. First Team rounds out the net selection with the FT8000T1 and FT8000T2 tennis nets and a matching FT8000STCS center strap.

Portable and Surface-Mount Post Systems

For facilities that need to store or reposition tennis equipment, Douglas offers the PPS-SQ Premier Portable Tennis System, while surface-mount posts like the Douglas Premier Square Surface Mount option let you install permanent-feeling posts without in-ground sleeves. First Team's Sentry and Guardian series (TNSO, TNPS, TNSM) and the Voyager TN add more configurations for programs comparing tennis court nets and posts as a complete package rather than sourcing net and posts separately. Gared and Bownet round out the brand lineup, with Bownet's replacement BOW poles doing double duty across lacrosse, field barriers, and tennis net setups — useful if you already own Bownet equipment and need a compatible pole replacement instead of a full system.

Net and Post Accessories

Smaller components matter for keeping a tennis court net system in working order. Douglas Tennis Net Singles Sticks let a court convert between doubles and singles net height without swapping the entire net, and Douglas DTP Cap Replacements let you refresh worn post caps without replacing the whole upright. The First Team FT8000STCS Tennis Net Center Strap addresses net sag at the middle of the court, a common wear point on heavily used nets. With prices in this collection starting at $16, these accessories are a practical way to extend the life of posts and nets you already have installed, rather than replacing a full tennis post system.