Product Overview
The Douglas VBS-3.5 SQ Outdoor Power Volleyball System is designed for prolonged outdoor use in grass or sand court installations, making it suitable for parks, recreation facilities, sports complexes, or backyard courts. The posts are constructed of 3-1/2 in. square steel tubing with a 3/16 in. wall thickness and measure 12 ft. in length, allowing for 42 in. direct burial into concrete footings or optional ground sleeve installation. All steel components receive a black baked-on polyester powder coat finish for weather and chip resistance.
Hardware includes adjustable net collars for easy height adjustment between 7 ft. 4 in. and 8 ft. for official play, along with a heavy-duty steel net tensioning reel featuring smooth operation and a removable, contoured handle to prevent unwanted tampering. The system includes the VB-1200 competition net, meeting USVBA standards, measuring 36 in. in height and 32 ft. in length, with 3.0 mm black polyethylene netting in a 4 in. square mesh, a 2.5 in. wide 20 oz white vinyl border braced with fiberglass dowels, a 41 ft. top cable rated at 3600 lb. break strength, and a 38 ft. bottom cable rated at 2400 lb. break strength.
The system is sold per pair for outdoor use, and optional 42 in. steel ground sleeves are recommended and sold separately for semi-permanent installation, allowing for easy removal and reinstallation in seasonal setups. Posts carry a lifetime guarantee from bending, and the overall system includes a 5-year limited warranty.
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Post | 3-1/2 in. SQ steel tubing, 3/16 in. wall thickness, 12 ft. length |
| Finish | Black baked-on polyester powder coat |
| Height Adjustment | 7 ft. 4 in. to 8 ft. official play |
| Net Tensioning | Steel reel and gears with removable, contoured handle |
| Installation | 42 in. direct burial into concrete footings or ground sleeve installation (ground sleeves sold separately) |
| Included Net | Volleyball Net, 36 in. H x 32 ft. L (VB-1200) |
| Net Material | 3 mm, 4 in. SQ polyethylene netting, black |
| Net Border | 2.5 in. wide 20 oz white vinyl, braced with fiberglass dowels |
| Top Cable | 41 ft. vinyl-coated steel cable, 3600 lb. break strength |
| Bottom Cable | 38 ft. steel cable, 2400 lb. break strength |
| Standards | Net meets USVBA standards |
| Weight | 280.000 lbs |
| Use | Outdoor, sold per pair |
| SKU | 65250 |
| Category | Volleyball |
Compare Douglas models
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VBS-3 |
VBS-3.5 THIS |
VBS-4 |
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Posts 3 in. SQ steel tubing, 1/8 in. wall | Posts 3-1/2 in. SQ steel tubing, 3/16 in. wall | Posts 4 in. SQ extruded structural aluminum |
Post Length 10 ft. 6 in. | Post Length 12 ft. | Post Length 10 ft. 6 in. |
Net Height Adjustment 7 ft. 4 in. to 8 ft. official play | Net Height Adjustment 7 ft. 4 in. to 8 ft. official play | Net Height Adjustment 7 ft. 4 in. to 8 ft. official play |
Net Tensioning — | Net Tensioning Steel reel and gears, removable contoured handle | Net Tensioning — |
Included Net VB-1200RB, 36 in. x 32 ft. | Included Net VB-1200, 36 in. H x 32 ft. L | Included Net VB-1200, 36 in. H x 32 ft. L |
Net Material & Border 3 mm 4 in. SQ PE mesh; 2.5 in. 20 oz vinyl, dowels | Net Material & Border 3 mm 4 in. SQ PE mesh, black; 2.5 in. 20 oz vinyl | Net Material & Border 3 mm 4 in. SQ PE mesh; 2.5 in. 20 oz vinyl bands |
Top / Bottom Cable 41 ft. coated steel 3,600 lb. / 6 mm bottom rope | Top / Bottom Cable 41 ft. 3,600 lb. / 38 ft. 2,400 lb. steel | Top / Bottom Cable 41 ft. 3,600 lb. / 38 ft. 2,400 lb. steel |
Installation / Ground Sleeves GS-24SQ/AL grass or GS-36SQ sand sleeves | Installation / Ground Sleeves 42 in. direct burial or ground sleeves (sold sep.) | Installation / Ground Sleeves Optional GS-24SQ grass or GS-36SQ sand sleeves |
Finish Black baked-on polyester powder coat | Finish Black baked-on polyester powder coat | Finish Black baked-on polyester powder coat |
Net Compliance & Warranty 5-year limited; posts lifetime vs. bending | Net Compliance & Warranty Net meets USVBA standards | Net Compliance & Warranty Meets USVBA standards; 5-year limited warranty |
Ship Weight 150 lbs | Ship Weight 280 lbs | Ship Weight 150 lbs |
Best for Parks and camps wanting an economical steel outdoor system with sleeve installation. | Best for High-traffic outdoor courts needing heavy-wall steel posts with geared net tensioning. | Best for Schools and clubs wanting corrosion-resistant aluminum posts for beach or grass play. |
| $1,599.00 | $2,499.00 | $2,699.00 |
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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 warranty (posts carry a lifetime guarantee from bending)
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.