COURTMASTER NETS FEATURE: ■ Net body of braided solid-core Black polyethylene (stronger than noncoreyarn), 41-6 long , with UV-resistant treatment and heat-set knots to keep its shape. Mesh size of 1-23/32 assures that balls cannot go through the net, even under Top 10 Mens Play. ■ Headband lock-stitched with four rows of white polyester thread. We use the heaviest thread any double needle sewing machine can sew, and our thread has the most abrasion-resistance with the greatest tensile strength of any headband thread used in the industry. Lock stitching results in the thread being less likely to unravel if cut. To provide a smooth finish, bottom edges are turned under on all nets except 720, 702, 703, 704. ■ 3 wide side bands, 1-3/4 wide bottom bands of 18 oz. vinyl, lock-stitched with two rows of black polyester thread. Sidebands are turned under on all nets except 720, 702, 703, 704. Bottom bands are turned under on all nets except 701HVY, 701, 701 33, 701 36, 701CI, 720, 702, 703, 704. All Tidyfit models except the 701CI have 2-1/2 wide bottom bands. ■ 47 long net cable with Flexi-Loop: 3/16 cable coated to 1/4 with 3600 lb. breaking strength, comes standard on all nets except 720, 702, 703, 704 and DHS nets. These nets (except forthe 704) come with 5/32 cable coated to 1/4 with 2600 lb. breaking strength. ■ Side pockets with 5/8 fiberglass dowels on all nets except 720, 702, 703, 704 and DHS nets. These nets (except for the 704) come with 1/2 fiberglass dowels.
Additional features
3 mm net body Double layer (23 oz. white vinyl-coated outer/28 oz. vinyl laminated inner) polyester headband with anti-fungal treatment and lock stitched with 4 rows of white polyester thread; bottom edges turned under. 1/2 fiberglass dowels 41 6 L x 3-1/2 H also available in 33 and 36 lengths for singles courts 22 lbs.
How to choose a tennis net:
The type of net you choose depends on frequency of use, the length of your playing season and the type of court surface. Courts with heavy usage and/or long playing seasons need a net that will last and look good continuously.
The best nets are made of braided net cord and typically have double the mesh at the top six rows, side pockets for fiberglass dowels (that help hold the net taut) and vinyl-coated steel cables. Braided nets are better than twisted because they're stronger and absorb more energy, so when a ball hits the net it drops closer to the net instead of rebounding off it. Polyethylene and polyester make good net materials because they are resistant to fading fromUV radiation and weather well.
The type of court surface as well as personal preference dictates which headband is appropriate. Headbands are usually vinyl or polyester duck, often with double layers and 4 rows of lock stitching to hold the layers together. 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. However, balls can tend to skid wildly off vinyl headbands, which is less likely with a duck headband because the duck material absorbs the ball's energy and doesn't speed up the ball.
