Bottom Line:
The Swiftnet 2.1 Portable net system is a high-quality, lightweight, and eco-friendly net that performs like an in-ground net. It features a true catenary design with a shock-corded tensioning boom, an adjustable locking net cord, and a top band that is twice as taught as other portable nets. The frame is made using a combination of carbon fiber and aluminum, making it super durable and resistant to rust, fatigue, bending, or denting. This net sets up in half the time of other portable nets, and with its 17-lbs weight, it is the lightest full-size net available in the market.
Swiftnet 2.1 ReviewMy go-to net and the best on the market
As a retired man who started playing pickleball with his friends two years ago at the rec center, I have tried out several portable net systems. After testing the Swiftnet 2.1 Portable Net System, I can confidently say without one single shadow of any doubt that this is one of the best portable net systems available in the market. Our Rec center in Northglen finally bought nets for the gym but I still bring my trusty Swiftnet every time, and everyone loves playing on my net over the stuff the rec center provides.
The Swiftnet 2.1 Portable Net System features a true catenary design with a Shock Corded Tensioning Boom and an adjustable Locking Net Cord, ensuring accurate net height every time and no center post hump. Additionally, the net system has a top band that is twice as taught as other portable net systems. The system also comes with an under-net gap that allows for easier ball return.
Space Age Materials Made in the ‘Merika
One of the best features of the Swiftnet 2.1 Portable Net System is its revolutionary design and materials. The net system is the lightest weight full-size net system available in the market, weighing only 17 lbs. This makes the net system easy to set up, and it takes half the time to assemble compared to other portable pickleball net systems. The net system is 22′ feet wide, with a net height of 36″ inches at the sides and 34″ inches at the center.
The Swiftnet 2.1 Portable Net System is super durable due to its carbon fiber and aluminum construction, which does not rust, fatigue, bend or dent. Additionally, the net system is eco-friendly as it is built using recycled high-grade aerospace carbon fiber that would otherwise end up in a landfill.
Furthermore, the Swiftnet 2.1 Portable Net System is designed and built in the USA in partnership with Composite Recycling Technology Center, ensuring quality and durability.
User reviews of the Swiftnet 2.1 Portable Net System have been overwhelmingly positive. Users have reported that the net system is solid and holds up in windy conditions, which had been a concern for some players. Users have also noted that the system provides perfect top edge of the net, meeting regulation height requirements.
Low Centered??
One concern that some users have raised is that the net is a touch low in the center, at around 33.25 inches, rather than the regulation height of 34 inches. While this may not be a dealbreaker, it is a minor disappointment for some players. Additionally, some users have reported that the way the cord that holds the net at tension is held in place may cause it to fray over time. However, the manufacturer offers replacement cords at a reasonable price, and users can register their warranty information on the manufacturer’s website to keep the net in good condition.
In conclusion, the Swiftnet 2.1 Portable Net System is an excellent option for those in need of a portable net for pickleball. This bad boy is easy to assemble and disassemble, provides accurate net height every time, and is super durable. Although it may have some minor drawbacks, such as the net being slightly low in the center and the cord fraying over time, the Swiftnet 2.1 Portable Net System remains a top-performing net system that is worth the investment.
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I hail from the picturesque landscapes of Denver, Colorado, where the pickleball scene is as vibrant as our city's sunsets. The game has changed my life in ways I never thought a sport could. You see, before I got hooked, my closest encounter with a racket was a fly swatter.
As far as my coaching credentials go, well, it's a classic underdog story. I was once the guy who couldn't tell a pickleball paddle from a pizza peel, and now I'm proudly sporting the title of Master Teaching Professional from the IPTPA. If that doesn't give hope to all my fellow klutzes, I don't know what will!
My love for pickleball goes far beyond the court. I run the In2Pickle YouTube channel, which is a blend of pickleball tactics, bloopers (mostly mine), and heartfelt stories from players whose lives have been touched by the sport. If you're more into listening than watching, you can catch me chatting about everything pickleball-related on my Pickleball Therapy podcast. And if that isn't enough, I've also penned a book titled "Play Pickleball", where I share everything from basic rules to advanced strategies, and of course, anecdotes of my own hilarious mishaps.
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