{"product_id":"first-team-guardian-pickleball-post-system","title":"First Team Guardian™ Pickleball Post System","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGuardian™ Pickleball Post System by First Team\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable in PVC Sleeve, Hinged Socket, and Surface Mount versions\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 200px; max-width: 280px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003eWalkaround\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DcJxcFB-_lg\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCourt-Grade Pickleball Posts Built to Handle the Game's Growth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eFirst Team Guardian™ Pickleball Post System\u003c\/b\u003e brings the same heavy-duty construction trusted on tennis courts straight to the pickleball court. Built from \u003cb\u003e3.5\" OD schedule 40 high-tensile aluminum\u003c\/b\u003e with a \u003cb\u003eblack powder coat finish\u003c\/b\u003e, Guardian posts are lightweight enough to remove and store with ease, and strong enough to hold proper net tension session after session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Winch That Locks In and Stays Put\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003einternal worm gear driven steel winch\u003c\/b\u003e is safe, easy to operate, and features a \u003cb\u003elockable or removable handle\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Right Package for Any Court Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Guardian pickleball package includes a \u003cb\u003eheavy-duty deluxe pickleball net\u003c\/b\u003e built from the same high-quality components used on First Team's tennis nets. Choose \u003cb\u003ePKPS for standard PVC sleeves\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ePKSO for exclusive hinged-lid sockets\u003c\/b\u003e that close flush on multi-purpose courts, or \u003cb\u003ePKSM for surface mount hardware\u003c\/b\u003e where below-ground installation is not an option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchedule 40 High-Tensile Aluminum Posts:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e3.5\" OD aluminum construction\u003c\/b\u003e with a black powder coat finish delivers lasting rigidity while keeping posts easy to remove and store.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInternal Worm Gear Steel Winch:\u003c\/b\u003e The \u003cb\u003eno-backdrive internal winch\u003c\/b\u003e keeps net tension locked in place, with a \u003cb\u003elockable or removable handle\u003c\/b\u003e for added security between uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeluxe Pickleball Net Included:\u003c\/b\u003e Every package ships with a \u003cb\u003eheavy-duty pickleball net with vinyl coated cable\u003c\/b\u003e, manufactured from the same components used on First Team's tennis nets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThree Installation Options:\u003c\/b\u003e Choose \u003cb\u003ePVC sleeves, hinged sockets, or surface mount hardware\u003c\/b\u003e to match your court surface and facility needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlush Surface on Multi-Purpose Courts:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ePKSO hinged-lid sockets\u003c\/b\u003e close completely flush when posts are out, keeping the court surface clean and safe for other sports.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdjustable Post Collar:\u003c\/b\u003e The \u003cb\u003eadjustable collar\u003c\/b\u003e allows quick, tool-free post positioning at the correct net height every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLifetime Limited Warranty:\u003c\/b\u003e Every Guardian Pickleball system is covered by \u003cb\u003eFirst Team's Lifetime Limited Warranty\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Variants \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGround Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuardian PKPS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFT8000PVC plastic sleeves\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFT8000P1 Deluxe Pickleball Net\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e80 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuardian PKSO\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFT5001 hinged sockets\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFT8000P1 Deluxe Pickleball Net\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e110 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuardian PKSM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFT8000SM surface mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFT8000P1 Deluxe Pickleball Net\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e110 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery Guardian™ Pickleball Post System package is backed by First Team's Lifetime Limited Warranty.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGuardian™ Pickleball Post System Assembly Manual:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"First Team Guardian™ Pickleball Post System Assembly Manual\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2677\/1846\/files\/First_Team_Guardian_Tennis_Post_System_Assembly_Manual.pdf?v=1772649575\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2677\/1846\/files\/pdf.webp?v=1706909162\" alt=\"pdf\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Team","offers":[{"title":"Guardian PKPS","offer_id":50538063954167,"sku":"Guardian PKPS","price":1518.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Guardian PKSO","offer_id":50538063986935,"sku":"Guardian PKSO","price":2229.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Guardian PKSM","offer_id":50538064019703,"sku":"Guardian PKSM","price":1736.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2677\/1846\/files\/First_Team_Guardian_Tennis_Post_System.png?v=1772650130","url":"https:\/\/www.gameroomshop.com\/products\/first-team-guardian-pickleball-post-system","provider":"Game Room Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}