Their functionality may be simple, but the tennis nets are undoubtedly an essential part of every tennis court.
The type of net you choose depends on the frequency of use, the length of your playing season and the type of court surface.
Courts with heavy usage and long playing sessions need a net that will last and look good over extended periods of time.
The best tennis nets are made of braided net cord material and typically have double the mesh at the top 6 rows, side pockets for fiberglass dowels and vinyl-coated steel cables.
Braided nets are better than twisted because they’re stronger and absorb more energy when a ball hits the net.
Polyethylene and polyester make good net materials because they are resistant to fading from UV radiation and weather well.
Polyethylene and polyester make good net materials because they are resistant to fading from UV radiation and weather well.
Generally, the common types of headbands that are used in tennis are made of: - Polyester - Vinyl - Canvas
Nets with polyester duck headbands are better for hard courts than for soft courts, where surface material can easily stick to and stain the fabric.
Vinyl headbands are more common on soft courts because they’re easier to clean and more dirt resistant.
The canvas headbands are a traditional one and are often cream colored.
Mostly, the tennis nets are durable, but sometimes, a net will start to fail as the stitching that holds the net to the headband begins to break away.
It is important to select the right type of headband stitching while buying your tennis nets which can be categorized into: - Double stitching - Quad stitching
Two lines of stitching across the length of the headband hold the net in place.
Double netting should be adequate for most home tennis courts.
Four lines of stitching across the length of the headband hold the net in place which maximizes the life expectancy of the tennis net.
Quad stitched tennis nets should be used in clubs, schools or on the tennis courts with heavy usage.
An important consideration when talking about the diameter of the net yarn is whether it is a solid core yarn or a non-core yarn.
Solid core yarns are stronger and stretch less than non-core yarns, making them look and wear better over time.
Headbands are usually vinyl or polyester duck, often with double layers and 4 rows of lock stitching to hold the layers together.
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