BUILT FOR THE GAME – ENGINEERED FOR THE VENUE – MADE TO LAST
Whether you’re developing a dedicated pickleball facility, adding pickleball to an existing tennis club, upgrading a community court or creating a multi-purpose sports space, our Pickleball system is more than just equipment.
It’s permanent court infrastructure.
Here at Play Hard Sports, we design and manufacture Pickleball posts and net systems to suit outdoor conditions, with options for permanent in-ground installation, removable posts in sleeves, surface-mounted base plates, freestanding posts, and more to suit multipurpose sports facilities.
ENGINEERED FOR LONG-TERM USE
Our pickleball posts are designed with durability and long-term outdoor use in mind, using Ultra Galvanised Steel and protective coatings to provide corrosion resistance and a high-quality finish.
PRECISION NET TENSIONING
Our PBI systems feature an internal winding mechanism designed for smooth, precise net tensioning, with stainless-steel and bronze components.
Less clutter. Easy operation. Precise tension.
PLAYER-FIRST SAFETY
Our pickleball systems are designed without sharp edges or dangerous protruding parts, making them suitable for facilities used by players of different ages and abilities.
BUILT FOR AUSTRALIAN CONDITIONS
For a club, council or facility investing into permanent courts, “Australian Made” isn’t just a nice badge.
It’s part of the purchasing decision for the playing environment.
MULTIPLE COURT SOLUTIONS
For clubs and facilities making a long-term investment in their courts, the right post system can become part of the venue for years to come. Your system, your way.
"The team from Play Hard Sports believed in our vision from the very beginning and has helped us build one of Australia's premier regional racket sport facilities... The engineering, finish and durability of the products are exceptional."
Photo: PBI – Courtesy of Gold Coast Pickleball Community Centre, Currumbin
Photo: PBI – Courtesy of Arkinstall Park, Tweed Heads NSW
Photo: PBI-BP (on Base Plates) – Courtesy of Yeppoon Tennis Club
Photo: PBR installed at Residential Court
The posts are made from (8000 ULTRAGAL C350) and are 75mm square and 1m in height. These Net Posts deliver superior scratch resistance and comprise of:
✔ Zinc (Zn)
✔ Aluminium (Al)
✔ Magnesium (Mg)
This provides maximum durability 2.5 times harder than galvanised steel for maximum efficiency, and ultimate versatility.
> PBI (Internal Winder): The stainless steel fittings are a stand-out feature. The bronze and stainless steel gears are longer wearing than brass.
The active end winding post has an internal stainless steel and bronze machined finish internal winder mechanism to tension the net cable for performance and precise winding action.
The non-winding post has an internal hook for the net cable and a stainless-steel cap.
> PBR (Ratchet Winder): These posts are generally used on courts where the posts and net need to be removed frequently where they have been designed for ease of use.
Posts are supplied with Quick release Ratchet and sleeve cover plates which set the height of the posts in the sleeve.
There are no dangerous parts protruding from the post when the net is left unattached.
Dimensions: Post spacing is 6.71m apart (Inside Post to Inside Post); Net spacing at 6.65m x 760mm drop; Height of posts is 1m with the net height at 915mm.
Posts are coated Black using 2 pack urethane paint
Includes PVC sleeves & sleeve collars
Photo: Courtesy of Gold Coast Pickleball Community Centre, Currumbin
Photo: Courtesy of Yeppoon Tennis Club
These Pickleball posts comprise of the same features as above, however they are instead mounted onto Base Plates for fixing to the court at surface level.
No ground sleeves are required
Posts are coated Black using 2 pack urethane paint
Photo: Courtesy of Moonee Valley City Council, VIC
Our Pickleball Freestanding Posts comprise of the same features as above, however they are instead mounted onto a fixed support bar that feature wheels for easy movability. These Posts are great for multipurpose courts where the net may be needed to move off the court to allow for other sports.
Available with Internal Winder (PBI) or Quick Release Ratchet Winder (PBR)
No ground sleeves are required
Posts are coated Black using 2 pack urethane paint
Photo: Courtesy of Jordan Sports Construction
Our Pivoting Pickleball Posts are a great addition for multipurpose courts and areas that are used for several sports, as our system comprises of one post that pivots in our standard Ground Sleeve, while the other post is designed on wheels.
This provides easy movability and convenience as the net can be wheeled out of the way in a matter of seconds and re-aligned for Pickleball just as quick.
Available with Internal Winder (PBI) or Quick Release Ratchet Winder (PBR)
Supplied in Kit form with Net & our standard Ground Sleeve
Posts are coated Black using 2 pack urethane paint