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Best Rectangle Trampolines with a Net (2026): Ranked on the Spec Sheet

Five rectangular (and one square) frames for the family with a gymnast or a long narrow yard, scored on the same safety rubric as every trampoline here. Bounce is not a metric; the maker's published limit is.

By Mike M.Updated How we rate
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ACON 16 HD Rectangular Trampoline (17 x 9.8 ft)

Best Rectangle Trampoline

ACON 16 HD Rectangular Trampoline (17 x 9.8 ft)

9.7 / 10

330 lb certified, 140 ten-inch springs, a 1.2-inch pad 15.5 inches wide, anchors and ladder in the box, 10-year frame warranty.

$2,599.00Buy the ACON 16 HD Rectangular

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Quick picks

The short answer

#ProductBest forScorePrice
1
ACON 16 HD Rectangular Trampoline (17 x 9.8 ft)
ACON 16 HD Rectangular Trampoline (17 x 9.8 ft)

330 lb certified, 140 ten-inch springs, a 1.2-inch pad 15.5 inches wide, anchors and ladder in the box, 10-year frame warranty.

Best rectangle overall9.7 / 10$2,599.00ACON 16 HD Rectangular
2
Springfree Jumbo Square Trampoline (S155)
Springfree Jumbo Square Trampoline (S155)

13 x 13 ft of mat with rounded corners and no springs; Springfree says a square jumps like a 15 ft round. 220 lb single jumper.

Best square (springless)9.5 / 10See price: Springfree Jumbo Square
3
AlleyOOP 10 x 17 ft Rectangle Trampoline

Lifetime frame and poles, 10 years on mat and net, 108 springs at 9.25 in, a 1-inch pad. Anchors not included.

Best long warranty9.4 / 10See price: AlleyOOP 10 x 17 ft
4
Skywalker Signature Series 15 x 9 ft Rectangle Trampoline
Skywalker Signature Series 15 x 9 ft Rectangle Trampoline

Skywalker's buttoned-at-every-spring net on a 15 x 9 ft frame with a 7-year frame warranty; 250 lb limit.

Best no-gap rectangle9.3 / 10$799.99Skywalker Signature
5
Trampolines Down Under North 10 x 15 ft In-Ground Trampoline System

A 10 x 15 ft kit with its retaining wall included; the net is optional and no limit is printed.

Best in-ground rectangle8.8 / 10See price: Trampolines Down Under

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Why buy a rectangle

A rectangle's springs pull straight across, so the bounce is even along the length of the mat instead of funneling to the center the way a round does. That is why competition trampolines are rectangles and why families with a gymnast or a cheerleader look for one. On the spec sheet it shows up as longer springs (ACON 10 in, AlleyOOP 9.25 in, against 5.5-7 in on rounds), higher published limits (ACON 330 lb, AlleyOOP 280 lb) and taller frames (ACON 43 in, AlleyOOP 40 in). Springfree's square is the springless answer: rounded corners give it 155 sq ft of mat in a 13 ft box, more jumping area than its footprint suggests, with the rods under the mat. The shape debate in full is on round vs rectangle trampoline.

How we scored these

Enclosure 30%, anchoring 20%, capacity 20%, certification 15%, install 15%, from each maker's page (how we rate). ACON wins because it is the only rectangle that ships anchors and a ladder, prints its frame gauge and certifies a limit; AlleyOOP's lifetime frame warranty carries its install score; Skywalker's 250 lb limit is the lowest of the rectangles. The TDU in-ground kit is here for buyers who want a rectangle flush with the lawn; it scores low because the net is optional and no limit is published, which we would rather say than hide. If the choice is really ACON against the round frame with the highest printed per-jumper rating, that pairing is on ACON vs Jumpflex.

Fitting a rectangle in the yard

A 17 x 10 ft ACON or AlleyOOP needs a flat rectangle of roughly 23 x 16 ft once you add the 3-5 ft of clearance makers ask for; Springfree specifies 23 x 23 ft for its square. Frame heights of 40-43 in mean a ladder is near-mandatory, which brings CPSC's warning that a ladder gives small children unsupervised access; take it off between sessions. The ground must be level: a rectangle's long frame shows a slope that a round hides. If you are short of width but not length, what size trampoline should I get works through ovals and rectangles against yard dimensions.

Who should skip all of these

Young kids doing ordinary jumping do not need a rectangle; the family rounds on best trampolines for kids put the net inside the springs for less money and less lawn. Anyone without a level 20-plus ft strip should not force it. And if the buyer is a teenager learning flips, read the somersault line in CPSC's guidance first: landing on the head or neck can cause paralysis, on any shape.

In detail

Every pick, in full

1

ACON 16 HD Rectangular Trampoline (17 x 9.8 ft)

Best rectangle overall

ACON 16 HD Rectangular Trampoline (17 x 9.8 ft)

9.7 / 10

Scored on the trampolines rubric

330 lb certified, 140 ten-inch springs, a 1.2-inch pad 15.5 inches wide, anchors and ladder in the box, 10-year frame warranty.

Score by criterion, out of 10

Enclosure & edge design (30%)
9.5
Anchoring provision (20%)
9.5
Rated capacity & structure (20%)
9.8
Certification & standards (15%)
9.7
Install reality (15%)
9.7

Why we picked it

  • Certified 330 lb limit and a 1650 lb static frame rating, both published
  • Anchors, ladder and tools in the box
  • Longest itemized warranty of the rectangles: 10 years frame, 5 years springs and mat

Good to know

515 lb product weight and a 17 ft footprint; this is a two-person build on a big flat lawn

$2,599.00Buy the ACON 16 HD Rectangular

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2

Springfree Jumbo Square Trampoline (S155)

Best square (springless)

Springfree Jumbo Square Trampoline (S155)

9.5 / 10

Scored on the trampolines rubric

13 x 13 ft of mat with rounded corners and no springs; Springfree says a square jumps like a 15 ft round. 220 lb single jumper.

Score by criterion, out of 10

Enclosure & edge design (30%)
9.8
Anchoring provision (20%)
9.0
Rated capacity & structure (20%)
9.2
Certification & standards (15%)
9.7
Install reality (15%)
9.5

Why we picked it

  • Springs, rigid poles and the frame edge are all moved out of the jumping zone by design
  • 10-year warranty on every part, the longest all-parts coverage here
  • Mat area equivalent to a 15 ft round in a 13 x 13 footprint

Good to know

220 lb single-jumper limit is below the Jumpflex HERO and Acon 16 HD

See today's price on the Springfree Jumbo Square

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3

AlleyOOP by JumpSportNo image

Best long warranty

AlleyOOP 10 x 17 ft Rectangle Trampoline

9.4 / 10

Scored on the trampolines rubric

Lifetime frame and poles, 10 years on mat and net, 108 springs at 9.25 in, a 1-inch pad. Anchors not included.

Score by criterion, out of 10

Enclosure & edge design (30%)
9.7
Anchoring provision (20%)
8.7
Rated capacity & structure (20%)
9.5
Certification & standards (15%)
9.0
Install reality (15%)
9.7

Why we picked it

  • Lifetime frame and pole warranty, 10 years on mat and net
  • Pad thickness, foam type and shell weight all published
  • 7 ft enclosure poles, taller than the 6 ft nets on most round models

Good to know

Anchor kit not listed in the box

See today's price on the AlleyOOP 10 x 17 ft

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4

Skywalker Signature Series 15 x 9 ft Rectangle Trampoline

Best no-gap rectangle

Skywalker Signature Series 15 x 9 ft Rectangle Trampoline

9.3 / 10

Scored on the trampolines rubric

Skywalker's buttoned-at-every-spring net on a 15 x 9 ft frame with a 7-year frame warranty; 250 lb limit.

Score by criterion, out of 10

Enclosure & edge design (30%)
9.5
Anchoring provision (20%)
8.7
Rated capacity & structure (20%)
9.2
Certification & standards (15%)
9.5
Install reality (15%)
9.5

Why we picked it

  • No-gap net on a rectangle
  • 7-year frame and 3-year mat/spring warranty
  • Fits a 15 x 9 ft strip

Good to know

250 lb limit is the lowest of the rectangles here

$799.99Buy the Skywalker Signature Series 15

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5

Trampolines Down UnderNo image

Best in-ground rectangle

Trampolines Down Under North 10 x 15 ft In-Ground Trampoline System

8.8 / 10

Scored on the trampolines rubric

A 10 x 15 ft kit with its retaining wall included; the net is optional and no limit is printed.

Score by criterion, out of 10

Enclosure & edge design (30%)
8.7
Anchoring provision (20%)
9.5
Rated capacity & structure (20%)
8.4
Certification & standards (15%)
8.4
Install reality (15%)
9.2

Why we picked it

  • Retaining wall in the kit
  • Rectangle for gymnastics-style use
  • Vented pad for the pit

Good to know

Net optional

See today's price on the Trampolines Down Under North

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In short

Our recommendation

Best Rectangle Trampoline

ACON 16 HD Rectangular Trampoline (17 x 9.8 ft)

9.7 / 10

330 lb certified, 140 ten-inch springs, a 1.2-inch pad 15.5 inches wide, anchors and ladder in the box, 10-year frame warranty.

$2,599.00Buy the ACON 16 HD Rectangular

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Runner-up

Springfree Jumbo Square Trampoline (S155)

9.5 / 10

13 x 13 ft of mat with rounded corners and no springs; Springfree says a square jumps like a 15 ft round.

See today's price on the Springfree Jumbo Square

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How we picked

Why these picks made the list

Every pick is scored from the maker's published specs, manual and warranty terms on a safety rubric we publish (net and edge design, anchoring, rated capacity, standards, install reality), and the sources behind each number are listed at the bottom of the page.

Scores are our editorial judgment of that published information. Nobody pays for placement, and an unpublished spec is never guessed upward. See every rubric and weight.

Trampolines rubric

Enclosure & edge design
30%
Anchoring provision
20%
Rated capacity & structure
20%
Certification & standards
15%
Install reality
15%

FAQ

Questions parents ask

Are rectangle trampolines safer than round?
Not by design. Rectangles have longer springs and higher published limits, but the safety features that matter (net inside the springs, padded poles, anchoring) are model-specific. The ACON 16 HD scores highest here because it has all three.
What size rectangle trampoline should I get?
The common sizes are 15 x 9 ft (Skywalker), 10 x 17 ft (AlleyOOP), 17 x 9.8 ft (ACON) and 10 x 15 ft in-ground (TDU). Add the maker's clearance: 3.3-5 ft on every side. See what size trampoline.
Is a square trampoline as good as a rectangle?
Springfree says a square offers a larger surface area because of its rounded corners, while a rectangle offers a longer runway. The S155's 155 sq ft equals a 15 ft round; its 220 lb limit is lower than the rectangles.
Do rectangle trampolines need more anchoring?
They present more frame to the wind. ACON includes two anchors and recommends four in open yards; the others need a kit. See best trampoline anchors.

Related

Update log

What changed

  • First published.

Receipts

Sources

  1. 1.CPSC Publication 085, Trampoline Safety (PDF; fetched Sep 22, 2026)
  2. 2.ACON USA: ACON 16 HD Rectangular Trampoline specifications (checked Sep 22, 2026)
  3. 3.Springfree Trampoline: Jumbo Square S155 specifications and square-vs-rectangle note (checked Sep 22, 2026)
  4. 4.AlleyOOP: 10'x17' Rectangle Trampoline specifications (checked Sep 22, 2026)
  5. 5.Skywalker Trampolines: Signature Series 15'x9' Rectangle product page (checked Sep 22, 2026)
  6. 6.Trampolines Down Under: North Collection 10x15' In-Ground System (checked Sep 22, 2026)

Capacities, materials, anchoring provisions and warranty terms come from the maker's own listings and manuals (or a named retailer's listing where the maker doesn't publish them). Safety guidance is linked to CPSC, the AAP, ASTM or the study it came from. Buy buttons open the live Amazon listing, so you always see today's price. Read the full method.