Pickleball nets: regulation size and how to choose one
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- JOOLA Elemental Pickleball Net. Best for: A net you set up and take home. See options on Amazon
- JOOLA Pro Pickleball Net (S). Best for: Backyard and club courts where the net stays up. See options on Amazon
- JOOLA Pro Pickleball Net (C). Best for: Rec centers that roll the net between courts. See options on Amazon
What the rules say about the net
The 2026 USA Pickleball Official Rulebook sets the net standard:
- Height: 36 inches (plus or minus 1/4 inch) at the sidelines and 34 inches at the center.
- Posts: 22 feet apart, plus or minus 1 inch, measured inside to inside, with a post diameter of no more than 3 inches.
- Net size: at least 21 feet 9 inches long and at least 30 inches from the bottom edge to the top.
- Top edge: a 2 inch white tape binding over a cord or cable.
- Center strap: allowed, to set the 34 inch center height.
For a home court, plan for the 22 foot spacing between posts plus the space the net's legs or base take up, and measure your area before you order.
Compare the three JOOLA nets
| Net | Setup | What JOOLA lists |
|---|---|---|
| Elemental | Portable, packs into a bag | 36 in. height, 22 ft length; nylon fabric with knotless PPVC netting; bent interlock steel legs; reinforced carrying bag |
| Pro (S) | Semi-permanent | 60 mm powder-coated steel frame and legs; steel cable tensioned with a hand crank; center strap for 34 in.; vinyl top strip; rubber pads under the legs |
| Pro (C) | Rolls on six casters | Thick steel frame; 22 ft length; same crank-tensioned cable, center strap and vinyl top strip; powder-coated frame |
These details come from JOOLA's product pages. We have not tested these nets.
Portable or semi-permanent
Pick the net by how often it moves. JOOLA says the Elemental sets up and breaks down in minutes and carries in a reinforced bag, and pitches it for making a court wherever you go.
The Pro (S) is meant to stay put. JOOLA describes it as a semi-permanent, heavy-duty net for racket clubs and backyard courts that plays similar to an in-ground net. The Pro (C) uses the same tensioning design on a thick steel frame with six caster wheels, so a rec center can roll it from an indoor gym to outdoor courts or convert tennis courts to pickleball.
Getting the height right
Both Pro nets use a hand crank on a steel cable to bring the sides to 36 inches, and a center strap to set the 34 inch middle. Measure both after setup; the rulebook says the center measurement includes the strap. JOOLA lists the Elemental at the regulation 36 inch height and the USA Pickleball recommended 22 foot length, which it says gives about 12 extra inches on each side of the court.
Delivery, returns and warranty
JOOLA's warranty page covers defects in materials and workmanship for the original purchaser in the United States and Canada, with the period varying by product. It excludes improper use, negligence, abuse, transport damage and accidents, and it does not cover items bought from unauthorized sellers such as auction sites.
JOOLA ships the Pro nets by freight. Its warranty page asks you to refuse delivery of a pickleball net that looks damaged, because returns may not be accepted once you sign for it. Contact the original seller within 30 days for a return or exchange before filing a warranty claim.
Stay safe on court
If a ball or paddle hits you in the eye, MedlinePlus advises prompt medical help and warns not to press or rub the injured eye.
What to look for when you buy
JOOLA Elemental Pickleball Net
Best for: A net you set up and take home
JOOLA lists the regulation 36 inch height, a 22 foot length, nylon fabric with knotless PPVC netting, bent interlock steel legs and a reinforced carrying bag.
Watch out: Measure the center height after setup. JOOLA's warranty period varies by product; ask the seller for this net's term.
See options on AmazonJOOLA Pro Pickleball Net (S)
Best for: Backyard and club courts where the net stays up
JOOLA describes 60 mm powder-coated steel frames and legs, a hand-crank steel cable to reach 36 inches at the sides, a center strap for 34 inches, a vinyl top strip and rubber leg pads.
Watch out: It ships by freight; inspect it before you sign for delivery. It has no wheels; see the Pro (C) if it must move.
See options on AmazonJOOLA Pro Pickleball Net (C)
Best for: Rec centers that roll the net between courts
JOOLA lists a thick steel frame on six caster wheels, a 22 foot length, the same crank-tensioned cable and center strap, a vinyl top strip and a powder-coated frame.
Watch out: It ships by freight; inspect it before you sign for delivery. Check that your storage path fits a rolling net.
See options on AmazonQuestions people ask
- How high is a pickleball net?
- USA Pickleball sets 36 inches at the sidelines and 34 inches at the center, each plus or minus 1/4 inch.
- How long is a pickleball net?
- The rulebook calls for posts 22 feet apart and a net at least 21 feet 9 inches long.
- Can I use a tennis net for pickleball?
- JOOLA says its Pro (C) net is used to convert tennis courts to pickleball. Check any net against the 36 and 34 inch rule before playing.
- What if my net arrives damaged?
- JOOLA's warranty page asks customers to refuse delivery of a pickleball net that appears damaged.
Sources
- 2026 Official Rulebook (usapickleball.org), USA Pickleball
- JOOLA Elemental Pickleball Net (joola.com), JOOLA
- JOOLA Pro Pickleball Net (S) (joola.com), JOOLA
- JOOLA Pro Pickleball Net (C) (joola.com), JOOLA
- Warranty (joola.com), JOOLA
- Eye emergencies (medlineplus.gov), NIH / MedlinePlus