Akrobat 17x10 FlatGround vs ACON 16 HD
Both are premium performance rectangles, but built for different installs. The Akrobat 17x10 is a dedicated flat in-ground rectangle; the ACON 16 HD ships above-ground and can also be sunk in-ground at a lower price.
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Quick verdict
Choose the Akrobat if you are committing to an in-ground install and want the longest warranty cover. Choose the ACON 16 HD for a flexible install and several hundred dollars in savings.
Full spec comparison
| Specification | Akrobat 17x10 FlatGround | ACON 16 HD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Akrobat | ACON |
| Model / line | Akrobat Primus Flat 17x10 (17x10ft) | ACON ACON 16 HD Rectangular Trampoline with Net and Ladder |
| Size | 17x10ft | 16 HD |
| Shape | Rectangular | Rectangle |
| Install type | inground | above ground |
| Safety net | yes | yes |
| Overall footprint | 10ft × 17ft | 10ft × 17ft |
| Spring system | AkroSPRING Pro System | Coil springs (Performance Springs) |
| Spring count | 110 | 140 |
| Spring length | 8.5" | 10" |
| Max single-user weight | 331 lb | No published single-user limit; ACON recommends a limit of 300 lb |
| Frame material | — | Galvanized and powder-coated steel |
| Mat material | AkroVENT Sport | UV-treated cross-sewn polypropylene |
| US standard | Unknown | Yes (ASTM) |
| Warranty | Frame Lifetime; mat 5 yr; springs 12 yr; net 5 yr | Frame 10 yr; mat 5 yr; springs 5 yr; net 1 yr |
| Price | $3,299 | $2,499 |
What matters most
Install flexibility and warranty are the dividers. The Akrobat 17x10 Flat is about $3,299, built specifically for a flush in-ground fit, with a lifetime frame, 12 years on springs, and 5 years on the mat and pads. The ACON 16 HD is about $2,499, works above-ground or sunk in-ground, and carries a 10-year frame, 5 years on the mat and springs, and 2 on the pads; ACON recommends a limit of 300 lb. So the Akrobat costs more but protects the frame and springs far longer and is purpose-built for in-ground; the ACON is cheaper and more flexible on how you install it.
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