First Team Guardian™ Pickleball Post System

Guardian™ Pickleball Post System by First Team Available in PVC Sleeve, Hinged Socket, and Surface Mount versions Walkaround Court-Grade Pickleball Posts Built to Handle the Game's Growth The First Team Guardian™ Pickleball Post System brings the same heavy-duty construction trusted on tennis courts straight to the pickleball court. Built from 3.5" OD schedule 40 high-tensile aluminum with a black powder coat finish, Guardian posts are lightweight enough to remove and store with ease, and strong enough to hold proper net tension session after session. A Winch That Locks In and Stays Put The internal worm gear driven steel winch is safe, easy to operate, and features a lockable or removable handle to keep the mechanism secure between uses. The no-backdrive design means net tension holds exactly where you set it, through every game and every court transition. The Right Package for Any Court Setup Every Guardian pickleball package includes a heavy-duty deluxe pickleball net built from the same high-quality components used on First Team's tennis nets. Choose PKPS for standard PVC sleeves, PKSO for exclusive hinged-lid sockets that close flush on multi-purpose courts, or PKSM for surface mount hardware where below-ground installation is not an option. Key Features Schedule 40 High-Tensile Aluminum Posts: 3.5" OD aluminum construction with a black powder coat finish delivers lasting rigidity while keeping posts easy to remove and store. Internal Worm Gear Steel Winch: The no-backdrive internal winch keeps net tension locked in place, with a lockable or removable handle for added security between uses. Deluxe Pickleball Net Included: Every package ships with a heavy-duty pickleball net with vinyl coated cable, manufactured from the same components used on First Team's tennis nets. Three Installation Options: Choose PVC sleeves, hinged sockets, or surface mount hardware to match your court surface and facility needs. Flush Surface on Multi-Purpose Courts: PKSO hinged-lid sockets close completely flush when posts are out, keeping the court surface clean and safe for other sports. Adjustable Post Collar: The adjustable collar allows quick, tool-free post positioning at the correct net height every time. Lifetime Limited Warranty: Every Guardian Pickleball system is covered by First Team's Lifetime Limited Warranty. Model Variants & Specifications Model Ground Mount Net Included Shipping Weight Guardian PKPS FT8000PVC plastic sleeves FT8000P1 Deluxe Pickleball Net 80 lbs Guardian PKSO FT5001 hinged sockets FT8000P1 Deluxe Pickleball Net 110 lbs Guardian PKSM FT8000SM surface mount FT8000P1 Deluxe Pickleball Net 110 lbs Every Guardian™ Pickleball Post System package is backed by First Team's Lifetime Limited Warranty. Guardian™ Pickleball Post System Assembly Manual: