Replacement net?

It looks like you have a recreational type table that doesn't use a standard net post. Short of going back to the manufacturer I don't know how you would be able to get a replacement net. However, you could try to take off the whole mount and buy a regular net and post set from Cole that can be mounted on the table. I think the most inexpensive set that Cole carries is just $18 including the net.

i think if you unscrew the old net assembly - removing it completely

you may be able to mount a good net with a drawstring top (imho the best type of net)

if the old suspension bars are still in the way - some modifications might need to be made to make it possible to mount the net - when the table is in the open (usable/flat) position

having the new net/net post will also level the table (meaning the entire playing surface will be basically flat - or at least, the middle of the table will be the same height) - these type of tables where you just pull down the halves with the net permanently in place - it is very easy to have halves that are not level

good luck

WeaponX wrote: IT SUCKS BECAUSE I CANT MODIFY THOSE BARS AT ALL, WHEN THE TABLE FOLDS UP IT SLIDES UP AND LOCKS THERE.  IN2SPIN YOU HAVE A PICTURE OF THE NET YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT?  SO I CAN GET AN IDEA.  THERE IS VERY LITTLE SPACE BETWEEN THEN BARS AND THE ACTUAL TABLE, SORRY FOR ALL THE CAPS, REALIZED TO LATE, LOL

If you want to go to the trouble, Send the Net to me & I will replace the Woven Sections with New Woven Sections. I will use your existing Metal Parts.

any netset that has a drawstring top would suffice

bty national league is just one example

drawstring top allows you to tension the topstring of the net.  that is nice

the type of net you have currently - basically - if you hit the ball hard enough, the ball will curl over the net even if the net is struck with the ball say...1" below the white line.

a bad table with a good net is still playable

a good table with a bad net is still a bad table

unfortunately, with the type of suspension your table has (the type that has a permanent net bracket that is not movable) - the posts that currently hold the net get in the way of trying to slide on a net set like a bty national league type net set

so, one answer would be to cut off the top of the current posts that hold the net bracket

again, one advantage using the newer type of net bracket/set would be that the table would be level where the net set is held onto the table

http://www.butterflyonline.com/net_sets.asp

butterfly, tibhar, donic, double happiness, joola, many other companies make this type of net bracket.....but as you can see - you will need to modify/remove the current net bracket to make the new one usable

Sorry for the Hold up.  The pictures will include the net setup, showing how the bars are not able to be removed.  My finger is pointing to the piece that slides up and down when the table is folded in half or closed.  Hope you all can help!

Pole that the net slides onto....


Connection which slides over the pole that holds the net....


Net is ripping.....help!!!


How the table is setup with the poles that are part of the net fixture....


The net fixture.....



My finger is pointing to the part of the pole which slides up and down to fold the table in half....


Net fixture....

Hey man, if I where you I would just spraypaint the bottom green part white and switch it upside down, but hey thats me. Good luck man.

In my suggestion you are not cutting any part of your existing system.  You are cutting the new net supports so that they can be attached to your current system.    If you used something like U-clamps or hose clamps to attach the new, cut down net supports to the existing net support you could easily take the new net supports off before folding up the table so that everything would still be exactly like it is now except the net would not be attached when the table was folded up.

Let me try in more detail

Lost me at support... But I guess people really want you to have a decent net, that must be worth something.

It looks like that post that holds up the net and is attached to both sides of the table....needs to stay there.  It may be best to just replace the net itself if you can adjust the height to proper level.  Then, like I said...drill out the rivets and use small screws and nuts to put back together.  

Also, measure the length of your net to make sure you get the right size.  There are various types of nets with different side sections on them.

WeaponX   you should not have to drill through the net.  Pending on which net you get, you may just have to poke holes where the screws would go through it.  If that is the case, take a nail or ice pick and get the tip hot with a flame source so you can burn or sear a hole so it so the nylon (if you get a nylon net) will not fray apart.  The aluminum piece that has the rivets in it now just sort of clamps the net end together. 

Here is the net I use.  DHS #G409 (#409).  Nylon net so it stays flat. I don't like cotton nets because they get wrinkles sometimes pending on your posts.  You can see there is a cotton or poly type material flap on the end. You will have alittle bit of room to adjust where the holes go through this part.  The net stretched out on my table with the posts im using, is 69 7/8th's to the outside of the edges.  The effective area that you would put holes through the net would be about 69 1/4 to 69 3/4's.   


  

You do not have to use this net per say.  I think there are some nets that have a more durable flap on the end....maybe nylon would work better for your solution.  There are different ends on nets depending on what type of post configuration is used.   Good luck!

Like I said, does it not work if you just flip it? The bottom condition looks fine to me and I cant se any problems with painting the bottom white and just turn it up side down. Or does the posts only fit in one direction?

That day, that sorrow my friend. To me it pretty much looks like a homemade table, and that the possibility to find an identical net for replacement may be at the same level of chance as me making three loops in a row, I am afraid. 

you got this table for free?

ditch it

it was never worth 3-400 bucks - ever

you can probably find another more versatile table for free on craigslist

just remember...a crappy net on a good table is still a lousy table

a good net on a crappy table is still playable

good luck

anyone else have ideas?