How to Choose The Best Badminton Net
Size
For playing by official rules of badminton, you will want a net that is 20 foot as this is the width of a doubles court and the poles always go on the doubles line even for singles. For the official height, you will want a net that can extend to 5-foot height.
Sometimes, particularly with portable nets, they might not meet these exact specifications but that doesn’t mean they should be discounted. If you want a portable net to use as fun for all the family that can be taken to the beach or on holiday with you you might not mind that it doesn’t meet professional regulations.
Durability
Having a good durable set or net that can withstand the test of time and wear and tear is important for you to get longevity from your set. The longer it lasts the better value for money it becomes.
With portable sets that are taken down and put together often, having durability especially in terms of the attachments is very important. If attachments like clips and clamps are not durable they will show signs of wear and tear or even break quickly if you are using your set frequently and moving it often.
Weatherproof
Weatherproof sets are great as this allows them to be left out all year round. If you have a garden set that is up all the time ready for an opportunity to play you will need it to have rust-resistant poles and a good quality net that will resist the weather.
Good options for the poles include powder-coated metal or durable plastic as these options are weather and rust-resistant. A strong gauge nylon net that is UV resistant will last you for many summers of use.
Adjustable
Having adjustable heights is a very beneficial feature as it allows your net to be adaptable. Sometimes they are freely adjustable and sometimes they have preset increments. This can help you go from playing adults badminton to children’s badminton to volleyball. Having adjustable heights often makes it easier to incorporate children and make it a more family-friendly activity.
Badminton Net FAQ
How high should a badminton net be?
The standard height for a badminton set determined in the laws of the game is five foot and 1 inch at the edges and 5 foot in the middle as the net should droop slightly between the two posts. They should also be 20 foot wide to cover a full-size doubles court.
However, if you are including children to make it is more family friendly then having a lower height will help children to play along without it being too difficult for them.
Sometimes you will sacrifice height for a set that is more portable. Sometimes sets don’t meet the official height as this allows them to fold up smaller and become more portable and manageable. This might be more useful to you than meeting the official height requirement.
Conclusion
Badminton is a great sport to keep you fit and healthy as it involves a lot of running and changing direction. This can help improve your fitness and strengthen your heart. It is also great for your reflexes and hand-eye coordination, both things that are very good for your brain health, too.
Having a badminton set can also be great fun for the whole family. It can improve the entire families health and fitness while also bringing the family together and creating happy memories.
Badminton sets can help add interest to family holidays, camping trips and days out at the beach by giving you an activity that is fun for a group of people but that is easy to carry and set up. An adjustable net can be used for volleyball at the beach.
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