Akrobat vs Capital Play
Both are in-ground systems, so warranty and capacity do the separating.
Akrobat carries the stronger warranty, with a lifetime frame warranty and long spring cover, plus a higher single-jumper limit and performance-leaning rectangles. Capital Play is a simpler in-ground setup at a lower price, with a 10-year frame warranty and a lower weight limit.
Choose Akrobat if you want the higher capacity, stronger warranty, and more performance feel. Choose Capital Play if its single in-ground setup fits your yard and the lower cost is the draw.
Affiliate disclosure: This page contains affiliate links and we may earn a commission on purchases.
Featured Models
Full Spec Comparison
Key takeaways
- The two brands differ on bounce system — Akrobat uses high-performance coil springs, while Capital Play uses traditional coil springs.
- Akrobat claims a higher single-user weight limit — up to 331 lb vs 265 lb.
- If you want a very large trampoline, Akrobat goes up to 12×17 ft rectangle; Capital Play tops out at 8×11 ft rectangle.
- Akrobat leads on warranty (frame lifetime, springs 12 yr).
- Installation differs: Akrobat is above- or in-ground, while Capital Play is in-ground.
| Specification | AkrobatPrimus Flat SE11x8ft | AkrobatPrimus Challenger SE14x10ft | AkrobatPrimus Flat14x10ft | AkrobatXCITYX14x10ft | AkrobatXCITYX Flat14x10ft | AkrobatPrimus Challenger 17x10 SE17x10ft | AkrobatPrimus Flat 17x10 SE17x10ft | AkrobatXCITYX17x12ft | Capital Play11ft x 8ft Capital Inground Trampoline11x8ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | 11x8ft | 14x10ft | 14x10ft | 14x10ft | 14x10ft | 17x10ft | 17x10ft | 17x12ft | 11x8ft |
| Shape | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangle |
| Max diameter | 132" | 168" | 168" | 168" | 168" | 204" | 204" | 204" | 132" |
| Overall length | 132" | 168" | 168" | 168" | 168" | 204" | 204" | 204" | 132" |
| Overall width | 96" | 120" | 120" | 120" | 120" | 120" | 120" | 144" | 96" |
| Total height | — | 106.3" | — | 116.2" | — | 110.3" | — | 116.2" | — |
| Mat height | 9.8" off ground | 35.4" off ground | 9.8" off ground | 45.3" off ground | — | 39.4" off ground | 9.8" off ground | 45.3" off ground | — |
| Safety net height | 70.9" | 70.9" | 70.9" | 70.9" | 70.9" | 70.9" | 70.9" | 70.9" | — |
| Spring system | AkroSPRING Pro System | AkroSPRING Pro System | AkroSPRING Pro System | High performance springs | High performance springs | AkroSPRING Pro System | AkroSPRING Pro System | High performance springs | Coil springs |
| Spring count | 80 | 104 | — | 120 | — | 110 | 110 | 120 | 80 |
| Spring length | 8.5" | 8.5" | — | 10.2" | — | 8.5" | 8.5" | 10.2" | 8.5" |
| Max single user | 287 lb | 331 lb | 331 lb | 331 lb | 331 lb | 287 lb | 287 lb | 331 lb | 220 lb |
| Frame material | — | — | — | Powder-coated steel frame | — | — | — | Powder-coated steel frame | heavy duty galvanised steel frame; 50 mm diameter, 2 mm thick |
| Frame tube dia. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1.97" |
| Mat material | AkroVENT Sport | AkroVENT Sport | AkroVENT Sport | AkroVENT Sport+ | AkroVENT Sport+ | AkroVENT Sport | AkroVENT Sport | AkroVENT Sport+ | commercial grade jump mat |
| Padding material | 30 mm safety pad | 30 mm safety pad | 30 mm safety pad | 30 mm safety pad | 30/60 mm safety pad | 30 mm safety pad | 30 mm safety pad | 30 mm safety pad | — |
| Warranty — frame | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | 10 yr |
| Warranty — springs | 12 yr | 12 yr | 12 yr | 12 yr | 12 yr | 12 yr | 12 yr | 12 yr | 5 yr |
| Warranty — net | 5 yr | 5 yr | 5 yr | 5 yr | 5 yr | 5 yr | 5 yr | 5 yr | — |
| Price | $2,495 | $3,199 | — | — | — | $4,099 | $3,399 | — | $2,135 |
Shared across all models
- Warranty — mat
- 5 yr
Related Reading
Not sure which trampoline fits best?
Take the quiz and get a tailored trampoline recommendation based on yard size, budget, safety priorities, and who will be using it.
Take the quiz →