Springfree Jumbo Square vs ACON 16 HD
Both are premium and priced about the same, so the real choice is springless against coil. The Springfree Jumbo Square removes springs with flexible rods; the ACON 16 HD is a performance coil rectangle.
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Quick verdict
Choose the Springfree Jumbo Square for a fully springless build and even square space, if you are under 220 lb per jumper. Choose the ACON 16 HD for a livelier bounce and a higher weight allowance.
Full spec comparison
| Specification | Springfree Jumbo Square | ACON 16 HD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Springfree | ACON |
| Model / line | Springfree Jumbo Square (13x13ft) | ACON ACON 16 HD Rectangular Trampoline with Net and Ladder |
| Size | 13x13ft | 16 HD |
| Shape | Square | Rectangle |
| Install type | above ground | above ground |
| Safety net | yes | yes |
| Overall footprint | 13ft × 13ft | 10ft × 17ft |
| Spring system | Flexible composite rods (no springs) | Coil springs (Performance Springs) |
| Spring count | 0 | 140 |
| Spring length | — | 10" |
| Max single-user weight | 220 lb | No published single-user limit; ACON recommends a limit of 300 lb |
| Frame material | Galvanized and powder-coated steel | Galvanized and powder-coated steel |
| Mat material | UV-stabilized polypropylene (SoftEdge) | UV-treated cross-sewn polypropylene |
| Net material | UV-stabilized FlexiNet | — |
| US standard | Yes (ASTM F2225; ASTM F381) | Yes (ASTM) |
| Warranty | Frame 10 yr; mat 10 yr; springs —; net 10 yr | Frame 10 yr; mat 5 yr; springs 5 yr; net 1 yr |
| Price | $2,499 | $2,499 |
What matters most
With both around $2,499, price is not the divider; design and weight are. The Springfree uses flexible rods below a hidden frame in a 13x13ft square, rated to 220 lb, with 10 years on the frame, mat, and rods. The ACON 16 HD is a coil rectangle; ACON recommends a limit of 300 lb, with a 10-year frame, 5 years on the mat and springs, and 2 on the pads. So the Springfree offers the no-springs safety design and even square space, while the ACON offers a firmer bounce and more weight headroom for older or heavier kids.
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