Springfree vs ACON
Both are premium, so the real question is springs or no springs. Springfree removes springs entirely, using flexible rods below a hidden frame, which takes away one way a child can hit hard metal and gives a softer, deeper feel.
ACON keeps coil springs and builds rectangular models for a firmer, more even bounce that suits older kids and people doing flips or tricks. Choose Springfree if a safety-led, springless design is the priority.
Choose ACON if you want a stronger, more responsive bounce and the option of a performance rectangle.
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Key takeaways
- The two brands differ on spring type — Springfree uses springless models, while ACON uses traditional spring models.
- Springfree offers oval, round, square shapes; ACON covers rectangular, round.
- If you're after a very large trampoline, Springfree goes up to 12 ft×19 ft oval; ACON tops out at 10 ft×17 ft rectangle.
- Springfree has stronger component warranty coverage on the mat and net.
- ACON has more ASTM-certified models in this comparison (17 vs 10).
| Specification | SpringfreeCompact Oval6x9ft | SpringfreeMedium Oval8x11ft | SpringfreeLarge Oval8x13ft | SpringfreeJumbo Oval12x19ft | SpringfreeMini Round6ft | SpringfreeCompact Round8ft | SpringfreeMedium Round10ft | SpringfreeJumbo Round13ft | ACONACON 13 HD PRO Rectangular Trampoline with Net and Ladder13 HD | ACONACON 16 HD PRO Rectangular Trampoline with Net and Ladder16 HD | ACONACON X 17ft Rectangular Trampoline with Net and Ladder17ft | ACONACON Air 6ft Round Trampoline6ft | ACONACON Air 10ft Round Trampoline with Standard Net and Ladder10ft | ACONACON Air 12ft Round Trampoline with Safety Net and Ladder, GEN 2.012ft | ACONACON Air 14ft Round Trampoline with Safety Net and Ladder, GEN 2.014ft | ACONACON Air 15ft Round Trampoline with Safety Net and Ladder, GEN 2.015ft |
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| Size | 6x9ft | 8x11ft | 8x13ft | 12x19ft | 6ft | 8ft | 10ft | 13ft | 13 HD | 16 HD | 17ft | 6ft | 10ft | 12ft | 14ft | 15ft |
| Shape | Oval | Oval | Oval | Oval | Round | Round | Round | Round | Rectangle | Rectangle | Rectangle | Round | Round | Round | Round | Round |
| Max diameter | 108" | 132" | 156" | 228" | 72" | 96" | 120" | 156" | 156" | 192" | 204" | 72" | 120" | 144" | 168" | 180" |
| Overall length | 108" | 132" | 156" | 228" | 72" | 96" | 120" | 156" | — | 204" | 204" | 72" | 120" | 144" | 168" | 180" |
| Overall width | 72" | 96" | 96" | 144" | 72" | 96" | 120" | 156" | — | 120" | 120" | 72" | 120" | 144" | 168" | 180" |
| Total height | 91" | — | — | 112" | 94" | 91" | 108" | 107" | — | 132" | — | — | — | — | 110.4" | — |
| Mat height | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 42" off ground | 42" off ground | — | 18" off ground | 31.5" off ground | 35" off ground | 35" off ground | 35" off ground |
| Spring system | Flexible composite rods (no springs) | Flexible composite rods (no springs) | Flexible composite rods (no springs) | Flexible composite rods (no springs) | Flexible composite rods (no springs) | Flexible composite rods (no springs) | Flexible composite rods (no springs) | Flexible composite rods (no springs) | Coil springs (Performance Springs) | Coil springs (Performance Springs) | Coil springs (Performance Springs) | coil springs | Coil springs (Air Series) | Coil springs (Air Series) | Coil springs (Air Series) | Coil springs (Air Series) |
| Spring count | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 108 | 140 | — | 48 | 64 | 80 | 96 | 110 |
| Spring length | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10" | 10" | — | 7" | 7" | 8.5" | 8.5" | 8.5" |
| Max single user | 175 lb | 220 lb | 220 lb | 220 lb | 175 lb | 175 lb | 220 lb | 220 lb | No published limit (≈300 lb rec.) | No published limit (≈300 lb rec.) | No published limit (≈300 lb rec.) | No published limit (≈300 lb rec.) | No published limit (≈300 lb rec.) | No published limit (≈300 lb rec.) | No published limit (≈300 lb rec.) | No published limit (≈300 lb rec.) |
| Frame tube dia. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2.4" | 2.4" | 2" | 1.5" | 2" | 2" | 2" | 2" |
| Mat material | UV-stabilized polypropylene (SoftEdge) | UV-stabilized polypropylene (SoftEdge) | UV-stabilized polypropylene (SoftEdge) | UV-stabilized polypropylene (SoftEdge) | UV-stabilized polypropylene (SoftEdge) | UV-stabilized polypropylene (SoftEdge) | UV-stabilized polypropylene (SoftEdge) | UV-stabilized polypropylene (SoftEdge) | UV-treated cross-sewn polypropylene | UV-treated cross-sewn polypropylene | UV-treated cross-sewn polypropylene | — | UV-treated cross-sewn polypropylene | UV-treated cross-sewn polypropylene | UV-treated cross-sewn polypropylene | UV-treated cross-sewn polypropylene |
| Net material | UV-stabilized FlexiNet | UV-stabilized FlexiNet | UV-stabilized FlexiNet | UV-stabilized FlexiNet | UV-stabilized FlexiNet | UV-stabilized FlexiNet | UV-stabilized FlexiNet | UV-stabilized FlexiNet | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Standard details | ASTM F2225; ASTM F381 | ASTM F2225; ASTM F381 | ASTM F2225; ASTM F381 | ASTM F2225; ASTM F381 | ASTM F2225; ASTM F381 | ASTM F2225; ASTM F381 | ASTM F2225; ASTM F381 | ASTM F2225; ASTM F381 | ASTM | ASTM | ASTM | CE / ASTM certified weight limit stated by ACON | ASTM | ASTM | ASTM | ASTM |
| Warranty — frame | 10 yr | 10 yr | 10 yr | 10 yr | 10 yr | 10 yr | 10 yr | 10 yr | 10 yr | 10 yr | 10 yr | — | 10 yr | 10 yr | 10 yr | 10 yr |
| Warranty — mat | 10 yr | 10 yr | 10 yr | 10 yr | 10 yr | 10 yr | 10 yr | 10 yr | 5 yr | 5 yr | 5 yr | — | 5 yr | 5 yr | 5 yr | 5 yr |
| Warranty — springs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 yr | 5 yr | 5 yr | — | 5 yr | 5 yr | 5 yr | 5 yr |
| Warranty — net | 10 yr | 10 yr | 10 yr | 10 yr | 10 yr | 10 yr | 10 yr | 10 yr | 1 yr | 1 yr | 1 yr | — | 1 yr | 1 yr | 1 yr | 1 yr |
| Price | $999 | $1,649 | $1,849 | $3,999 | $849 | $1,249 | $1,649 | $2,199 | $2,199 | $2,999 | $3,999 | — | $899 | $1,199 | $1,399 | $1,599 |
Shared across all models
- Frame material
- Galvanized and powder-coated steel
- ASTM certified
- Yes
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