Best Portable Pickleball Net
Four portable pickleball nets compared on frame, weight and size from listings and maker pages, plus a picker that matches one to your court and setup.
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Quick answer
Pick a portable net by how often you move it and who carries it. USA Pickleball sets the net at 22 feet between posts, 36 inches at the sidelines and 34 inches at the center, and all four nets here list that size. The A11N lists the lowest weight, 7.46 kg, about 16 pounds.
- Size. USA Pickleball sets posts 22 feet apart, 36 inches at the sidelines and 34 inches at the center.
- Weight. The A11N lists 7.46 kg, the Onix 24 lb, and OnCourt OffCourt gives the PickleNet Deluxe as 42 lb with its wheeled bag.
- Support bars. A ball that hits the net support system inside the court is replayed, and a serve that hits it is a fault.
Find your net in four questions
Say where you play, the ground, how often you move the net and who sets it up. You get one net from this page and a setup check.
This is guidance built from listing and maker text and the USA Pickleball rulebook, not a test result. Measure your own net height after setup.
Four portable nets
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A11N 22 ft Portable Pickleball Net
The listing gives a 22 ft by 36 in net with a 34 in center height, a 36.8 in curved base, tool-free assembly and a carrying bag. It lists 7.46 kg, about 16.4 lb.
ONIX 2-in-1 Portable Net and Practice Net
The listing gives 24 lb, interlocking steel tubes, a center post, a Velcro tension strap and a wheeled case. The same set also converts to a 10 ft practice net.
OnCourt OffCourt PickleNet Deluxe
The maker lists a hybrid of aluminum and steel with oval tubing, a center strap and locking 4 in wheels. It weighs 42 lb including the wheeled bag.
Franklin Sports Portable Outdoor Pickleball Net
The listing gives a 22 ft by 36 in net with powder-coated steel posts, nylon netting, tool-free assembly and a travel bag for indoor and outdoor use.
Video: setting up a portable net
This four-minute video shows a portable net being assembled, from the crossbar and bases to the end posts, center support and top straps.
Compare the four on the listings
| Net | Frame | Weight | Size | Carry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11N 22 ft | Metal frame, 36.8 in curved base | 7.46 kg, about 16.4 lb | 22 ft by 36 in, 34 in at center | Carrying bag | Amazon listing |
| ONIX 2-in-1 | Interlocking steel tubes, center post | 24 lb | 36 in by 22 ft, plus a 10 ft practice net | Wheeled case, 40 by 7 by 5 in | Amazon listing |
| PickleNet Deluxe | Aluminum and steel hybrid, oval tubing | 42 lb with bag | 22 ft by 34 in | Wheeled duffel | OnCourt OffCourt page |
| Franklin Portable Outdoor | Powder-coated steel posts, nylon netting | Not stated for the full kit | 22 ft by 36 in | Travel bag | Amazon listing |
What regulation size means
The USA Pickleball rulebook puts the net posts 22 feet apart, give or take 1 inch, measured inside to inside. The net itself must be at least 21 feet 9 inches long and at least 30 inches from bottom edge to top.
The top must sit 36 inches above the playing surface at the sidelines and 34 inches at the center, each give or take 0.25 inch. A center strap is allowed, and the 34 inch reading includes it.
That is why every net here lists a center strap, center post or support, or a stated 34 inch center height. Measure once after you set up, with a tape, and adjust.
Where the crossbar sits
Portable nets have base bars on the ground, and the rulebook treats them as the net support system. A served ball that touches it is a fault, and a returned ball that crosses the net and touches it inside the court is replayed.
So place the bars so they sit outside the court lines where you can, and check the setup on a marked court. For more on the serve rule, read how to serve without faulting.
Weight and who carries it
The spread is wide: about 16 lb for the A11N, 24 lb for the Onix and 42 lb for the PickleNet Deluxe with its bag. Wheels change the picture, because a heavy net on wheels can be easier to move than a light net you carry.
If you move the net every session, weight matters most. If it mostly stays put, stability and frame build matter more. OnCourt OffCourt advises against leaving the PickleNet Deluxe outside for long periods, so check each maker’s care note.
Setting a portable net square
Measure the space first. A 22 ft net needs more than 22 ft of clear ground, and converting a tennis court shows how court lines fit a larger surface.
Assemble the frame before you tension the net. Tensioning a half-built frame bends the uprights.
Check the 36 inch and 34 inch readings with a tape. Weigh down the feet on windy days, and pack the net dry so the tape does not rot at the fold.
The driveway version of this guide is in best portable net for driveway courts. For what to play with once the net is up, see the best pickleball balls, the best pickleball paddles and the best pickleball bags.
Our complete rules guide and kitchen rule article cover the rules around the net.
How we sourced these figures
We did not test these nets. Weights, frames and sizes are what each Amazon listing or maker page says, and net dimensions come from the USA Pickleball rulebook.
Makers do not print wind ratings, and the Franklin listing gives no full-kit weight. We show no prices because they change daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
The USA Pickleball rulebook sets the top of the net at 36 inches above the playing surface at the sidelines and 34 inches at the center, each give or take 0.25 inch. A center strap is allowed to bring the middle to 34 inches, and the reading includes the strap.
The rulebook puts the net posts 22 feet apart, give or take 1 inch, measured from the inside of one post to the inside of the other. The net must be at least 21 feet 9 inches long and at least 30 inches tall from bottom edge to top.
The rulebook allows a center strap so you can reach the required 34 inch center height, and the measurement includes it. The PickleNet Deluxe lists a center strap, the Onix lists a center post, and the A11N lists a 34 inch center height.
Under the USA Pickleball rulebook, a served ball that touches the net support system is a fault. A returned ball that crosses the net and touches any part of a crossbar or support inside the court is replayed. Place portable base bars outside the court lines where you can.
The A11N listing gives 7.46 kg, about 16.4 lb, and the Onix listing gives 24 lb. OnCourt OffCourt lists the PickleNet Deluxe at 42 lb including its wheeled bag. The Franklin listing does not give a weight for the full kit.
It depends on the maker. OnCourt OffCourt advises against leaving the PickleNet Deluxe outside for extended periods and suggests storing it indoors, while Franklin describes its net as all-weather. Read each maker's care note, and pack any net dry so the net tape lasts.
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Last updated: November 1, 2026