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The Best CROSSNET Four-Way Volleyball Sets Compared

CROSSNET basically owns this category, so the real question is not which brand to buy but which CROSSNET to buy. The Original is the full-size land net most people want, the H2O floats so you can play the same four-way game in the pool, and the smaller travel and Junior versions are built for kids and packing light. Here is how the main versions compare so you grab the one that fits your yard, your crew, and how rough you play.

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Our top crossnet four-way volleyball picks at a glance

PickBest forScore
CROSSNET Original Four-Way Volleyball Net Best Overall 95 Check Price
CROSSNET H2O Floating Pool Volleyball Net Best for Pools 90 Check Price
CROSSNET Junior Four-Way Volleyball Net Best for Kids 87 Check Price
CROSSNET Portable Travel Four-Way Net Best for Travel 85 Check Price
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95 Best Overall

CROSSNET Original Four-Way Volleyball Net

Pros
  • The full-size land net most players actually want
  • Height adjusts for both family games and competitive adults
  • Stable once staked, with a carrying bag for travel
Watch for
  • A four-way net catches wind, so it needs to be staked down well
  • More net than a household that only plays a few times a summer needs
Who it's for

This is the one to get if you want the real deal for grass, sand, or court, and a pool-only household should look at the H2O instead.

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90 Best for Pools

CROSSNET H2O Floating Pool Volleyball Net

Pros
  • Designed to float so you can play the four-way game in the pool
  • Same rotation and scoring as the land version, just in the water
  • Built to handle getting wet without falling apart
Watch for
  • Made for the pool, so it is not the net you want for grass or sand play
  • Needs enough open shallow water to set up and rotate around
Who it's for

Get the H2O if your games happen in the pool, and grab the Original if you mostly play on land.

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87 Best for Kids

CROSSNET Junior Four-Way Volleyball Net

Pros
  • Shorter, lighter net sized for younger players
  • Easier for kids to keep rallies going at a lower height
  • Packs down small and travels easily
Watch for
  • Adults will quickly outgrow the lower height and smaller footprint
  • Lighter build is less stable than the full-size Original
Who it's for

This fits households buying mainly for kids, while a family with teens and adults should size up to the Original.

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85 Best for Travel

CROSSNET Portable Travel Four-Way Net

Pros
  • Packs light for the beach, the park, or a tailgate
  • Sets up fast for a quick pickup game
  • Same four-way format in a smaller, haul-anywhere package
Watch for
  • Smaller and lighter, so it feels less sturdy than the Original in wind
  • Not the version organized or competitive play is built around
Who it's for

Pick the travel net if portability is the whole point, and go Original if you want one stable net that lives in the backyard.

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How to choose a crossnet four-way volleyball set

  • Start with where you are going to play. The Original CROSSNET is the standard land net for grass, sand, or a hard court, and it is the one most buyers actually want. If your main playing spot is the pool, you want the H2O version, which is designed to float and take on water without falling apart. Do not try to set the land Original up in a pool, because it is not built for it.
  • Match the size and height to your players. The full-size CROSSNET adjusts in height so the same net works for a casual family game and a competitive adult one. If you are buying mainly for younger kids or for travel, the Junior and travel-size nets are shorter and lighter, which makes them easier to carry and friendlier for small players, but adults will outgrow them fast.
  • Think about how the net gets abused. These nets live outside, get yanked on during spikes, and ride around in car trunks. The fuller, heavier Original tends to feel the most stable once it is staked down, while the lighter travel versions trade some sturdiness for portability. Stake any version down well, because a four-way net catches wind like a sail.
  • Buy a ball you actually like hitting. Sets usually come with a ball, but the included ball is often a basic one. For frequent play, a softer or lighter volleyball keeps casual players and kids in longer rallies and hurts less on a mishit, while serious players may want a true volleyball. Keeping a backup ball on hand saves a game day when one goes flat or sails over the fence.
  • Decide if you need the bag and the extras. The portability of CROSSNET is a big part of the appeal, so a good carrying bag matters if you are hauling it to the beach or a tailgate. Check that the version you pick includes the stakes, the center pole, and a bag, since the budget-feeling listings sometimes skimp. For tournament-minded buyers, the full-size Original is the version organized CROSSNET play is built around.
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CROSSNET Four-Way Volleyball buying FAQ

What is the difference between CROSSNET Original and H2O?

The Original is the full-size land net for grass, sand, or a hard court, and it is the version most players want. The H2O is built to float so you can play the same four-way game in a pool. They play the same way, but each is designed for a different surface, so buy the one that matches where you actually play.

Is there a kid-size or junior CROSSNET?

Yes. CROSSNET makes smaller Junior and travel-size nets that are shorter and lighter, which makes them easier for younger players to use and simpler to carry. They are great for kids, but adults and teens will outgrow the lower height, so a mixed-age family is usually better off with the height-adjustable full-size Original.

Does CROSSNET come with a ball?

Most CROSSNET sets include a ball, but it is often a basic one. For frequent play, many people upgrade to a softer or lighter volleyball that is friendlier on mishits and keeps casual players in longer rallies. Keeping a spare ball around is smart, since one will eventually go flat or fly over the fence.

Can you use the regular CROSSNET in a pool?

You should not. The standard land Original is not designed to float or sit in water, so use the H2O version for pool play instead. The H2O is built to handle being wet and to float in the shallow end, which the land net cannot do.