The reliable Douglas® Sidewinder, “SW” posts are recreational workhorses designed for tough wear. These external wind pickleball net posts offer extra weather protection and heavy-gauge steel and are proven to last. Posts meet official USAPA Tournament Regulations.The SW-36 pickleball posts are an excellent choice for high-use parks and recreational courts.QUICK SPECIFICATIONS2-7/8” O.D. round heavy-duty 8-gauge steelAllied’s® superior Flo-coat® galvanization process.Baked-on polyester powder coat finish.Choose from a black or greenExternal wind aluminum deluxe reelRemovable handle for safety and convenience.Sold per pair.Ground sleeves are recommended.For Indoor or outdoor use.DIMENSIONSThe pickleball net posts measure 54” in length. Once the net posts are placed into the pre-installed ground sleeve the post sits 36” above the tennis court surface.POSTThese 2-7/8” O.D. round pickleball posts are constructed from heavy-duty 8-gauge steel and feature Allied’s® superior Flo-coat® galvanization process. Posts are finished with a black or green baked-on polyester powder coat to resist rust and increase durability. With Douglas pickleball court net posts, a base collar is placed at 36”, which acts as a stop to ensure the net post is installed at the correct height when it’s inserted into the ground sleeve.HARDWAREThe Douglas® deluxe reel is made from durable rust-free aluminum. The reel is simple to use and adjusts smoothly with a side-mounted removable handle. The reel mount, external gears, and handle are finished in a corresponding black or green powder coat finish. The baked-on powder coat finish is rust-resistant and increases durability.WARRANTY5-Year Limited WarrantyGROUND SLEEVESCorresponding 24” ground sleeves are not included but can be purchased separately. Choose from PVC or Aluminum.If you are constructing a new pickleball court, it’s highly recommended to install ground sleeves in the concrete instead of directly installing the pickleball posts in the concrete. In addition, if you live in an area that has winter months or periods in which you are unable to use the pickleball courts, you can remove the net posts and store them which will increase the lifetime of the pickleball posts. If at some point you need to replace the pickleball court posts, you can slide the old net posts out of the sleeve and slide a new pair directly into the sleeve