Whether you're setting up a home court or kitting out a venue, the net has to be the right size. Australia follows the official international pickleball dimensions, so the numbers below apply whether you're playing socially in the driveway or running a tournament.
Regulation net height
A pickleball net is 36 inches (91.44 cm) high at the sidelines — where it attaches to the posts — and 34 inches (86.36 cm) high at the centre. That slight dip in the middle is deliberate and is set by a centre strap. It's a touch lower than a tennis net, which changes how the game plays.
Net length and width
The net spans the full width of the court. A pickleball court is 6.1m (20ft) wide, and the net (with posts) needs to be at least 6.7m (22ft) long to span it properly. The full court is 13.41m × 6.1m (44ft × 20ft).
The mesh matters
The netting must be fine enough that a ball can't pass through it. Cheap nets with loose or oversized mesh cause disputes and don't last — one reason quality construction is worth paying for.
Why height accuracy matters
A net that's too high, too low, or sagging in the middle changes every shot — dinks, drives and serves all depend on a true 34" centre. This is exactly why a net with a proper tension system (like the HUSTL PN PRO) beats a saggy portable: it holds regulation height all day.
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